A new pre-loved clothing store in Glasgow is selling school uniform items for just £1.
Tracy Galligan established Second Chance by Tracy in February 2026, after observing the levels of poverty among families in Pollok through her work at a local pantry.
Tracy, 56, told the Glasgow Times: "I have seen first-hand the level of struggle in Pollok, particularly among families and kids. Poverty has really hit the area badly.
"Some parents can't afford to buy their children clothes because they are expensive, and children grow so quickly."
She added: "I wanted to give kids and young adults the chance to get some cheap clothes with a label on them, and get their hands on clothes they wouldn't usually be able to afford.
"I have nine grandchildren. I know how hard it is going to secondary school and not having the right clothes or designer things like everybody else. They get slagging, and it is worse now with social media."
The second-hand shop, which is situated in Pollok, offers uniform items with school logos for a quid, prom dresses and suits for just £10, cheap shoes and wellies, low-cost designer clothes such as Nike tops, and full football strips.
The store stocks clothes for newborns to those up to 18 years old.
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Tracy's passion to help locals in the area has resulted in her taking a wage cut to open the store.
She does not get paid to run Second Chance as all profits go back into the shop, and she is job-sharing her once full-time role at the pantry.
Her enthusiasm for the shop also comes from personal experience of growing up with very little money.
Tracy explained: "My mum was a single parent with three kids, so we got all of our clothes from jumble sales or hand-me-downs."
Tracy says the demand for items in the shop has been high, but she has thankfully received an incredible amount of donations.
People can donate designer items as well as normal clothing. All donations are cleaned, steamed and in perfect condition for buyers.
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The shop is located in the Leithland Neighbourhood Centre at 25 Kempthorn Road. Donations can be dropped off, or pick-up can be arranged for those unable to donate in person.
For more information on Second Chance by Tracy, or to get in touch with the shop, visit www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586966542126
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