EasyJet to donate uniforms to charity which helps children living in poverty

Airline easyJet is to donate thousands of crew uniforms, saying it wants to support families struggling to deal with the cost of school clothing.

The airline aims to recycle or donate 100% of retired garments from its old uniform, passing on many items still fit for reuse to support a range of charities in the places closest to its operations.

The donation drive will start in the home of easyJet’s headquarters in Luton, partnering with local charity Level Trust to support children living in poverty in the area.

The charity, which works across 75 Luton schools, provides school clothes to local families via its uniform exchange programme.

It will take a portion of easyJet’s uniforms to provide stock for older-year students living in the area who are in need of new items, including shirts, skirts, jackets and trousers.

Michael Brown, director of cabin services for easyJet, said: “Our aim for this first phase is both to support parents who are facing financial hardships as well as reduce our textile waste.”

Jennie White, of Level Trust, said: “We have seen a significant rise in requests for school uniforms, highlighting the challenges many families are facing.

“EasyJet’s donation of surplus uniforms is a crucial step in addressing these needs as this initiative not only helps alleviate the financial strain on parents, but also ensures that children have the necessary attire to feel confident and focused at school.”

Published: 28/10/2025 by Radio NewsHub