THE SCCT SCHOOL UNIFORM GRANT WILL OPEN FOR NEW APPLICATIONS ON 3rd March 2026
The SCCT School Uniform Grant provides help towards the cost of school uniform for families who currently live in Sutton Coldfield. Children must reside in Sutton Coldfield but may be enrolled at a school outside of the area.
Applications are accepted between March and June each year, but the scheme may close earlier if the budget allocation is reached. The closing date will be published on the website, shared with schools and on facebook. Click here to visit the SCCT Facebook page.
ONE application per family will be processed each year. Successful applicants will receive an electronic voucher via email which can only be redeemed at the retailers listed below:
Clive Mark, High Street, Boldmere,
Crested Schoolwear, Gracechurch Centre, Sutton Coldfield
If these retailers are not the nominated supplier for your school, you may be able to use the voucher to purchase non-branded items.
£100 for each eligible child.
Vouchers can be used to buy school uniform, shoes, coats, sports kits, bags, socks and tights. Vouchers can only be used in store and cannot be used for on-line purchases.
Families who live in one of the Sutton Coldfield electoral wards with children in Reception up to Year 11 and sixth form where school uniform is compulsory. Applications for pre-school or nursery will not be accepted.
Families must also be in receipt of certain benefits, and the child/children must be living with the parent/carer at the address on the application form. You may apply if you are the main person looking after a child eg, parent or grandparent. You will need to provide evidence to show that you are the main person looking after a child.
You must complete an on-line eligibility quiz to confirm that you meet the residence and benefit criteria. For guidance and further information on how to complete the quiz please click here
If the eligibility check is successful you will be automatically directed to an on-line application form
Please click here to start the eligibility quiz
Applications are submitted via the Trust’s online portal which is accessible when you have completed our eligibility quiz.
Before starting the form, please ensure you have copies of your proof of benefit and any other supporting evidence ready to upload to your application
Please click here for guidance on how to complete the on-line application form.
Please click here for guidance on getting help to download universal credit statements
You will receive an email notification acknowledging receipt of your application with an application number and a copy of your application. Please check that the information you have provided is correct and if you have any queries or need to make a change let us know by email and include your application number
If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us either by phone on 0121 794 0970 or email to info@suttoncharitabletrust.org without delay
Please check your emails and junk folder regularly for updates regarding your application. For more information on what happens next please click here
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of submitting your application, please contact us via email info@suttoncharitabletrust.org.
