School Clothing Grant
Assistance with School Clothing
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a clothing grant?
- Who can claim?
- How do I apply?
- When can I claim?
- How will I be paid?
- How much will I receive?
- Where can I spend the vouchers?
What is a clothing grant?
A clothing grant is assistance toward the cost of school clothing and footwear.
Who can claim?
Families with children of compulsory school age who are in receipt of Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers, Guaranteed Element of State Pension Allowance, Income Related Employment Support Allowance or Child Tax Credit only, with an income less than £16,040.00 should qualify for a school clothing grant for their child/children. Please provide evidence of benefit entitlement.
Families who are in receipt of Working Tax Credit with an income less than £16,040.00 should qualify for a School Clothing Grant for their child/children provided a copy of the Tax Award Notice as issued by the Inland Revenue is attached.
Self-employed persons should provide either an accountant's letter stating the recent figures submitted to the Inland Revenue or if you prepare your own accounts, a letter from the tax office.
How do I apply?
There are now 3 easy ways to apply for school clothing grant:
- complete the on-line application form
- telephone the council's call centre on 0161 342 8355
- in person at one of the council's Customer Services Offices
Proof of benefit can be demonstrated by :-
- Income Support, Income Based Job Seekers Allowance or Income Related Employment Support Allowance letter from Benefits Agency
- Child Tax/Working Tax Family Credit award notice from Inland Revenue
- Complete section 4 for income and expenditure
- Benefits Agency stamp confirming benefit
When can I claim?
Application forms can be submitted from June onwards for the coming school year's grant. However, due to an increased demand between the months of June and September, please allow extra time for your form to be processed.
How will I be paid?
Grants are issued as a book of vouchers that can be exchanged at any authorised stockist. Only one grant is payable each year.
How much will I receive?
Grants for Primary School children are £25.00 per year
Grants for Secondary School children are £40.00 per year
Where can I use my vouchers?
Vouchers can be used at any of the following approved suppliers:
Ashton-under-Lyne
School Clothing
A Urban Lifestyle
115, Old Street
Debonair The School Shop
82, Old Street
Juniors
Ashton Market Hall
M.C.S. Uniforms
Ashton Market Hall & 32, Market Street
Shoes
A Urban Lifestyle
115 Old Street
Goody Two Shoes
Ashton Market Hall
L J Shooz
Unit 42, The Arcades
The Shubar
36-38, Old Street
Denton
School Clothing
BHS Ltd
Crown Point North Retail Park, Worthington Way
Sallies
39, Manchester Road
The Glad Rag
99a, Haughton Green Road
Shoes
BHS Ltd
Crown Point North Retail Park, Worthington Way
Hyde
School Clothing
Hyde Sports
31, Clarendon Place
Kidstop
31, Market Street
Scallywag Ltd
3, The Mall
Shoes
Hyde Sports
31, Clarendon Place
Kidstop
31, Market Street
Scallywag Ltd
3, The Mall
Oldham
School Clothing
Monkhouse Schoolwear
3-5, King Street
Shoes
Wynsors Local
Unit 25, Chadderton Shopping Centre
Wynsors World of Shoes
29-31, Ashton Road
Stockport
School Clothing
BHS Ltd
11-27, Princess Street
Monkhouse Schoolwear
217,Chestergate
Shoes
BHS Ltd
11-27, Princess Street
Wynsors World of Shoes
57-67 London Road, Hazel Grove
Manchester
School Clothing
BHS Ltd
57, Market Street
MCS Uniforms
220, Fog Lane, Didsbury
Shoes
BHS Ltd
57, Market Street
Goody Two Shoes
Gorton Market, Gorton
Wynsors World of Shoes
1149/1167 Oldham Road, Newton Heath
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