The Trust was delighted to support the charity with an award to support the purchase of sports kit.
Chair of Edinburgh School Uniform Bank, Margaret Civval said ‘We believe that every child deserves to look and feel smart at school, to feel that they belong, and to avoid the negative effects of hardship on their wellbeing and education. Receiving funding from The Weir Charitable Trust for the purchase of schools sports clothing enabled us to set up an in-school trainer shop offering young people the opportunity take part in a wide range of sports. We were also able to provide swimwear and clothing for S3 girls to participate in an innovative Dance Exercise Programme. 280 children and young people have benefitted from the award and ensured that financial hardship has not been a barrier to participation in sporting and wellbeing activities.’
