The PLUS (Pre-Loved Uniform Shed) is a new space in the school grounds set up and run by Ark Priory Primary Academy Association (APPAA). In addition to termly sales of pre-loved uniform, the PLUS now allows APPAA to welcome families by appointment to select any uniform they need throughout the year.
School families can buy pre-loved uniform for a fraction of the price of buying new. This raises around £2,000 a year for APPAA, with all funds used to enrich the education of all Ark Priory children. Keeping good quality uniform in use also reduces textile waste, saves water and reduces carbon emissions.
Fundraising by APPPA secured £3,600 in grants and sponsorship towards the cost of the PLUS:
- A £1,600 Empowering Local Communities grant from the Asda Foundation
- £500 from Localgiving and Postcode Society Trust, a grant-giving charity funded by Players of People’s Postcode Lottery
- £1,500 sponsorship from Magenta Storage Stirling Road
Our thanks go to these organisations for their support.
The APPAA PLUS was formally opened by Rupa Huq MP on Friday 13 September 2024 with representatives from Asda and Magenta Storage in attendance. This was followed by a pre-loved uniform sale which raised over £800.
Families looking to buy pre-loved uniform should email appaacommittee@gmail.com to make an appointment to visit the PLUS.