Hackney appeal seeks school supplies for new Year 7 pupils
Hackney residents are being asked to help provide secondary school starter packs for local children moving from Year 6 into Year 7 this September.
The Pack To School Appeal is open for donations until 31 July. Supporters can buy an item from the appeal list or shop locally and drop supplies at the Forest Road Youth Hub, 29 Forest Rd, London E8 3BY.
Each pack is designed to give pupils the basic equipment they need for the first weeks of secondary school, reducing the pressure on families facing back-to-school costs.
Donations are needed before 31 July
Residents who want to take part should donate before the 31 July deadline so packs can be prepared ahead of the new school year.
The appeal is being run through Young Hackney with support from Hackney Youth Parliament. People can use the Young Hackney campaign information to check the latest list of requested items and suggestions on where to buy them.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 31 July |
| Drop-off point | Forest Road Youth Hub |
| Address | 29 Forest Rd, London E8 3BY |
| Pupils supported | Children moving from Year 6 to Year 7 |
School pack essentials for new secondary pupils
Each starter pack will include practical classroom items that pupils are expected to use regularly at secondary school.
The core supplies include:
- A new rucksack
- A geometry set
- Pens
- A scientific calculator
Hackney Youth Parliament has also highlighted additional items that can help children feel more confident and prepared. The appeal is focused on making the move to secondary school easier, not only by covering basic stationery needs but by helping pupils start alongside their peers with the equipment they are likely to need from day one.
Why the appeal matters in Hackney
The organisers say around 64% of children in Hackney live in low-income households, leaving many families under pressure when buying uniform, bags, calculators and other school essentials.
For pupils starting Year 7, the cost can arrive at the same time as other changes: a new school route, new teachers, new classmates and a more demanding timetable. A properly stocked bag does not remove every challenge, but it can prevent a child from beginning secondary school already feeling behind.
Hackney Youth Parliament said this is the fourth year of the Pack To School Appeal and that previous donations have helped hundreds of young people feel ready to learn.
How residents can help now
Residents can support the campaign by buying an item from the appeal list before the deadline, or by purchasing supplies locally and taking them to the Forest Road Youth Hub.
Hackney Youth Parliament said: “As we launch this year’s appeal, we’re asking the community to help us reach even more young people across the borough and give them a positive start to secondary school.”
Source: Hackney Council
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This article was prepared from the Hackney Council notice and checked for the donation deadline, drop-off address and named campaign partners.
- Confirmed the appeal deadline as 31 July.
- Confirmed the drop-off location as Forest Road Youth Hub, 29 Forest Rd, London E8 3BY.
- Checked that the appeal supports pupils moving from Year 6 into Year 7.
- Kept the local child poverty figure attributed to the appeal source.
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- 2026-05-28 12:44
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