Families will be able to get help with back to school costs for children in reception to Year 11.
Julie Waller, who heads up the charity, says donations have helped more than 2,000 families.
The School Uniform Reuse Network aims to help schools and families reduce waste and save money.
The Labour-led council in St Helens also voted through a council tax rise of just under 5%.
New guidelines have been issued by the Department of Education in the wake of law changes on uniforms.
BBC News NI having been looking at they key aspects of the new guidelines.
Proponents say relaxed uniforms make life easier for children and are much more practical for physical play.
The school says the move is practical - but it echoes a wider debate over the role of uniforms.
Wakefield Council's fund aims to help families and those in need of winter fuel support payments.
