Helen Fisher of Carlisle Matters said: "At Carlisle Matters, we believe every child deserves to begin the school year with confidence and a sense of belonging. "We know that for many families, the summer holidays can be an expensive time, especially with the added cost of school uniforms. Families are encouraged to visit 'The School Uniform Swop Shop' before purchasing new items, as everything on offer is available free of charge. "We're also encouraging anyone with school uniforms that are no longer needed to consider donating them. Donations of clean, good-quality school uniforms are also encouraged and can be dropped off at community centres or at The Lanes Management Suite on Level 1 of the car park.