Author Archives: ESUB charity

We’re excited to be hiring a part‑time Operations Assistant (20 hours) to join our team. This role involves purchasing and sorting uniform, maintaining stock, and delivering items across the city. You’ll be part of a small, busy team based in the Gyle area, and you’ll need access to your own vehicle. Find out more here.

“I hate all those weathermen who tell you that rain is bad weather. There’s no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing…” – Billy Connolly. Thousands of families across Edinburgh are experiencing destitution, which means they are going without essentials such as clothing, food, shelter, heat, light, and toiletries. As a result, thereContinue reading “ESUB Winter Warmers Campaign is Live!”

We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded multi-year funding from the Bank of Scotland Foundation as part of their Energise programme. As we receive no council or government funding, we rely on support from every part of our community – individuals, companies, local clubs & groups, workplace teams, faith groups, schools and ofContinue reading “ESUB receives Energise funding”

Kit Out a Kid – Summer 2025 is HERE! Let’s make sure every child in Edinburgh starts the school year with confidence and dignity. Many families struggle to provide their children with basic essentials, and school clothing is an added worry during the summer holidays. In 2024, your generosity helped us kit out thousands ofContinue reading “Kit Out A Kid – Summer 2025”

We are delighted with the City of Edinburgh Council’s decision to adopt government guidance around school uniforms. Schools will still have their own colours which foster a sense of belonging, but embroidered items will no longer be compulsory, encouraged or promoted by schools. This will bring the cost of the school day down and removeContinue reading “Edinburgh schools to adopt government guidance”

We’re over the moon to receive the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the equivalent of an MBE. Our volunteers work so hard to give local children the best chances in life, and we are delighted that their outstanding contribution has been recognised. Find out more about the award at https://kavs.dcms.gov.uk/  

We’re hiring! Are you an experienced manager who cares about children’s inclusion, wellbeing and education? Do you have a flair for stakeholder engagement, impact evaluation, project management and communication? Find out more at https://tinyurl.com/5x2vtady 

We’re delighted that the government has adopted many of our suggestions around school uniform in their new guidance: Pupils’ comfort, happiness and freedom to learn and play should be at the centre of considerations about school uniform and clothing, alongside a focus on removing barriers to participation in school education.  Branded items of uniform andContinue reading “New Government Guidance on School Uniform”

Our Trustee Julia was honoured to go to Buckingham Palace this week on behalf of all our hardworking volunteers and staff. Clothes really matter, whether it’s a royal event or a wet Wednesday at school. Some children in Edinburgh have gone to school in their pyjamas because that’s all they had. We work hard toContinue reading “Royal recognition”

We are expanding our Board of Trustees and we would love to hear from potential Trustees with a wide variety of skills and experience. If you might like to join the team on a voluntary basis and contribute to its strategy and governance, please click here to find out more.