You've probably already heard of food banks, but there are also a ton of 'baby banks' across the UK. If you're raising your little ones on a low income, a baby bank may be able to help you, by providing free second hand, but well cared for baby clothes and equipment, donated by local families or companies.
Baby Bank Network redistributes pre-loved baby items to families that cannot afford to buy them. Working closely with children’s centres, health visitors and other organisations that are in contact with vulnerable families.
Bristol
Carrickfergus Babybank was set up to provide emergency baby supplies provisions to the Carrickfergus, Greenisland and Whitehead areas. They offer compassionate and practical support through packages of baby supplies.
Carrickfergus
Sunday 11am-1pm and 7pm-9pm
02893 367000
Since 2018, Clothe and Feed has facilitated the distribution of thousands of free items of baby equipment, clothing and toiletries. It has also facilitated the creation of a free pre worn school clothing hub and gives away hundreds of items a week.
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Little Village is like a foodbank, but for clothes, toys and equipment for babies and children up to the age of 5. They can supply you with great quality clothes, toys, books and equipment for babies and children up to the age of five.
London
Stripey Stork collect donations of toys, clothes and other essential items for babies and children and, after checking they meet current UK safety standards, rehome them with local families experiencing hardship.
Surrey
Monday to Friday 9:30am – 2pm
TippyToes collect pre-loved baby essentials, clothes and equipment and donate to families in need. They work to support families in and around Chorely, South Ribble and the Preston area who are in urgent need of baby essentials.
Lancashire
Monday to Friday 10am-5pm
077892 68747
