24-07-2025
Incommunities invites customers to apply for school uniform vouchers
A housing provider is supporting families with vouchers for school uniforms.
Incommunities is offering the scheme to customers with school-age children to help ease the financial pressure of buying uniforms ahead of the new academic year.
Emma Warden, manager of Incommunities' Money Matters team, said: "Last year, we had an amazing response to the school uniform campaign.
"We received more than 1,400 enquiries from people all over the UK!
"However, I'm afraid we can only offer the vouchers to customers who rent from Incommunities.
"It just shows how much this kind of help is needed.
"This time of year can be a real challenge for families with children – they have to feed and entertain them over the holidays, and for those who work, there may also be childcare costs.
"Added to the existing challenges of the rising cost of living, families then also need to find the money for school uniforms in time for the September term.
"We're really pleased that, thanks to funding we've received through social value initiatives, we're able to offer this bit of extra support to help take the pressure off our customers."
Last year, nearly 900 families benefited from the scheme, receiving a share of £21,500 in vouchers funded through social value contributions from suppliers.
The offer is open to all eligible Incommunities tenants with school-aged children who are willing to have a conversation about their income and outgoings.
This discussion helps identify those who may need further support from the housing provider.
The value of the voucher will be based on individual circumstances.
Incommunities' Money Matters team provides practical support with finances, including help with benefits, reducing household bills, and accessing food banks.
Over the past year, the team has helped families save and access benefits totalling more than £1 million.
Eligible customers can apply for the vouchers by emailing moneymatters@ with the subject line 'School Uniform.'
Applicants must include their name, address, and contact details.
Vouchers can be used at Tesco, M&S, Asda, Sainsbury's, Matalan, Aldi, and Morrisons.
For branded school uniform items, vouchers can be used at Whitakers of Shipley, The Uniform Shop, and Natasha in Bradford City Centre.
The vouchers will be available for the next 12 months, but families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible if they need them for the start of the school year in September.
More information about the Money Matters team is available at
