A pub in Prestwich is helping families meet the cost of sending children to school.

Red Lion pub goers have been donating school uniforms.

The scheme, organised by Joseph Holt, calls on customers and those in the local community to donate items of school wear to collection points at one of Joseph Holt`s 127 North-West pubs.

Members of the `loose women` social group, who regularly meet at the pub, are sorting out the donated uniforms.

Pub manager, Kailey Ashurt said: “People have been so generous the donations are really going to help so many families."

The Schoolwear Association has found the average cost of compulsory school uniforms and sportswear is £101.19 per pupil.

For those with more than one child, it can set back a family by hundreds of pounds.

Paul Longmire, head of marketing at Joseph Holt, said: “It made us all think that with so much need at the moment, we could help bring together donated items and ensure they go to those in need.

"This again shows how pubs are so central to the community and work to reach out to those in need.

“We`re sure there will be a generous response from our big-hearted customers and from the community beyond so that we can do something to help struggling families with the cost of providing uniforms.

“We have been calling out for any aspect of school uniform and kit, so long as it is in good condition. And the response from customers and members of the public has been magnificent.

“What`s more, recycling uniform will save landfill space and reduces greenhouse gases – so there is an environmental benefit too.”

Items dropped off will be organised according to size and school and listed on the pub`s Facebook page.

Those in need can message the pubs directly from their Facebook page, and leftover uniforms will be donated directly to schools.

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