Lovers of the renowned Manchester beer brewed by Joseph Holt are being asked to help families struggling pay for school uniforms for their children. The 173-year-old family brewery has launched a project enabling people to donate items of school wear to help those in need, establishing collection points at Joseph Holt`s 127 pubs across the North West.
“Every year, families may well dispose of uniform which may well still be in good condition but which their children will have grown out of,” said Paul Longmire, head of marketing at Joseph Holt. “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.
“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.”
