We are a non-profit organisation started by a couple of local mums during the pandemic of 2020. The creation of Baby Necessities Southampton came from a motivation to help alleviate child poverty after watching a documentary on the growing need for baby banks in the UK.
Our vision was to support families during hardship, as well as see baby items our children no longer needed, re-used to protect the environment and reduce unnecessary waste.
What we do
We collect good quality, pre-loved items such as clothes, toys and equipment, and distribute them to families in need across Southampton and surrounding areas. All items are cleaned and, where necessary, safety checked. We take care in the presentation of our bundles and every one of them is lovingly prepared by one of our volunteers.
Who we help
Access to Baby Necessities Southampton is via third-party referral by professionals such as community midwives, health visitors, GP’s, family support workers, social workers, educator or teacher, food bank volunteer, religious leader, etc.
We aim to meet each request with our stock of donated items and help individuals and families from all backgrounds, regardless of their personal situation, by providing their little ones (up to the age of 5 years old) with the basic supplies they need.
