How you can help

We are extremely grateful for any help we receive, whether it be donating items, time or money. It all makes a significant difference to the families in our local areas.

We are currently in need of spring and summer clothes, thank you.

Donating Items

We are grateful for donations of good quality clothing for babies and children up to the age of 4. We kindly ask that the clothing is cleaned and is in excellent condition.

Please see the list below for items we can accept.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for up to date information on any items we are in particular need of.

We can accept donations on the first and second Thursday of each month between 10 and 11am at The Stables. If you are unable to make these days then please get in touch with us either through this website or on our Facebook page and we can arrange a way to help you.

Volunteering

If you would like to volunteer with the Baby Bank, we would love to hear from you! There are many different ways you can volunteer with us, including sorting through donations and making up gift packages for families at the Stables on a Thursday morning, ironing some of the lovely clothes we receive in your own home or making deliveries.

If you are interested in volunteering with us then please get in touch on our contact page or send us a message via our Facebook page.

Donating money

We are very grateful for any financial donations which we can use towards buying items that we may be short of, as well as our running costs. Please get in touch via our contact page if you wish to make a financial donation.

Items we can accept:

  • Good quality baby and children's clothes up to the age of 4

  • All in one snow suits

  • Blankets

  • Sleeping bags

  • Muslins and bibs (we kindly ask that these are new please)

  • Coats

  • Nappies

  • Toothpaste and toothbrushes

  • Nappy cream

  • Nappy sacks

  • Baby wipes

As we are unable to accept other items such as cots, buggies, car seats, formula, bottles and toys, have a look at the list below as they may be able to help you find new homes for these items.

  • The Children's Storehouse, Winchester

  • Portsmouth Baby Bank

  • Southampton Basics Bank