Through our network of centres across the UK we support families in need with all the practical essentials they need for children from pre birth – 5 yrs.
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Thank you 💙
We're now nearly half way to our £10,000 target! Can you help us get there?
Match funding is available on eligible donations until 16 July so there's still time for your donation to be doubled and make even more impact.
Donate today: communitiesfund.avivafoundat…
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Jun 15
Looking for a role where you can make a real difference?
We're hiring a Warehouse Operative to join the Baby Basics team.
📅 Applications close Friday 26th June
Find out how to apply here 👉 baby-basics.org.uk/new-job-p…
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Jun 9
Together we've already raised over £2,000 towards our £10,000 target - thank you! 🎉
There's still time to double your donation. Match funding is available until 16 July, so every eligible donation made before then could have twice the impact.
communitiesfund.avivafoundat…
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Jun 5
Double your donation today 💙
Every donation made through the Aviva Communities Fund is match funded until the end of August.
Donate today: communitiesfund.avivafoundat…
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Jun 2
Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported and cared for 💖
This Child Safety Week, the theme is ‘Making prevention possible’, empowering families to make simple changes without feeling overwhelmed.
Find out more capt.org.uk/child-safety-wee…
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Jun 1
At Baby Basics, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our wonderful volunteers 💖
Thank you for all you give, the time, care and kindness you bring means so much!
#VolunteersWeek #Volunteering
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May 30
Good luck to our wonderful patron Rev Kate Bottley, who will be taking on Celebrity Bridge of Lies tonight in support of Baby Basics UK 💖
Watch it on BBC One at 6:05pm and join us in cheering her on!
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May 27
We’re so excited that our patron Rev Kate Bottley will be on Celebrity Bridge of Lies this Saturday, playing for Baby Basics UK 💖
Tune in to BBC One, Saturday 30th May at 6.05pm and cheer her on with us!
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May 22
Yesterday our CEO was given the opportunity to speak at The Charity Times conference. Proud to champion ‘the small’ charities and make some great connections 💖
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May 15
This week we have had the pleasure of hosting a corporate team from Aviva.
We love hosting corporate teams at our warehouse in Sheffield, so if you would like to get involved, please email helen.greenough@baby-basics.org.uk 📧 Thanks to Aviva!
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May 14
Next month, Kate is braving the open water and taking on the Great North Swim to raise money for us 🌊
Thank you, Kate, we’re all cheering you on! 💛
If you’d like to support her alongside us, you can donate here:
greatnorthswim2026.enthuse.c…
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May 7
We are so lucky to receive items from the incredible charity Beauty Banks. They send us the most amazing toiletries for us to be able to make into luxury packs for mum - Thank you 🧴 💖
You can support their work here donorbox.org/beautybanks
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May 5
Happy International Day of the Midwife 💗
This year’s theme, One Million More Midwives, is a reminder that families everywhere deserve access to that care. internationalmidwives.org/th…
#IDM2026
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Apr 29
Our Amazon Wishlist is a simple way to send essential items directly to Baby Basics.
From toiletries to toys, every item helps support local families 🍼 🧸
Take a look and donate an item here: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/…
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Apr 24
Deliveries have started again from our national warehouse and it is so wonderful to see the amazing gifts being sent to our centres. @AmazonUK continue to support our deliveries which we are so grateful for 📦 💙 #TogetherwithAmazon
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Apr 16
Meet Kate 👋
Kate is taking on the Great North Swim to raise money for us, and we couldn’t be more grateful 🏊♀️ 💙
If you’d like to cheer Kate on, or support her fundraiser, you can here:
greatnorthswim2026.enthuse.c…
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Apr 13
Every Baby Basics centre is run by, for and with the local community 💖
Donating items to your local centre helps them continue supporting families with the essentials they need.
Looking to donate? Your local centre would love to hear from you: baby-basics.org.uk/locations
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Apr 10
We have received a wonderful donation of games and toys, thanks to our friends at @OrchardToys. Their continued support is helping to ensure that children across the UK are gifted wonderful games. Thanks Orchard Toys and to our volunteers for processing them this week! 🧩🧸
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Apr 7
Matchstick Monkey continue to gift us teethers, toys and toothbrushes to send to our centres. We love sending these to families as they are instantly recognisable and high quality! Thanks @MTSK_Monkey, and to Becca and Emily from @BetterYou_Ltd for processing the donation 💙
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