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Pura is donating nappies to Baby Basics UK

Read why Pura is donating nappies to Baby Basics UK here.

“Pura has joined forces with Green Bottoms and childcare brand Childbase to support Baby Basics, a Sheffield-based children’s charity for struggling families across the UK.

The partnership commenced in April 2024, with each party pledging to donate 1% of the total number of nappies ordered from Pura.

An initial donation of 7206 nappies (300 cases) was made to Baby Basics on Thursday 27 June, and the partnership anticipates donating a generous total of 40,000 nappies in the coming year.

We caught up with Cat Ross, Baby Basics, CEO, to find out more about this worthy charity.”

Read on here

Over £19k Raised at the Yorkshire Glam Gala

We had an incredible time at the Yorkshire Glam Gala celebrating 15 years of Baby Basics UK. The night was filled with joy, laughter, and a deep sense of community. We are thrilled to announce that we raised an amazing £19,484.50, a testament to the generosity and commitment of our supporters.

What a fantastic evening it was! We want to thank everyone who attended and hope you had a great night, and also a huge thank you to our sponsors, all who donated prizes to our auctions and to everyone who supported us in any way they could – thank you for helping the make the night so special!

Check out some photos from the night here

Bertie Bird’s Big Adventure

Bertie wants to travel all around the UK visiting every Baby Basics Centre to say hello to the teams that work so hard to serve their local community and raise much needed money to support the work of Baby Basics.…

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Celebrating 15 Years of Baby Basics

Celebrate 15 years of Baby Basics with us at our Glam Gala on 21st June 2024, held at the wonderful Tapton Hall in Sheffield!

Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with elegance and excitement. A red carpet welcome awaits for an evening of glitz and glamour, with a three course meal, live auction and dancing – all in support of our ongoing mission.

Hosted by the amazing Rev. Kate Bottley and sponsored by the wonderful Centrica Business Solutions, this Gala promises to be an evening to remember.

Secure your tickets and find out more information by clicking here. Let’s make this milestone celebration one to cherish!

Kate Middleton Plays Royal Hostess at Her Third Christmas Carol Concert at Westminster Abbey

Our CEO, Cat, spoke to PEOPLE today about what Early Years focus of Together at Christmas today means to us and all those working so hard in the sector.

“Cat Ross, the CEO of Baby Basics, says the carol service will help give the country’s thanks to some of those who help support families and children throughout the year. At a time of rising living costs, Kate has been highlighting the work that baby banks and food banks can do to help support communities. And she is spearheading an appeal for kids’ clothing and food and gifts over the holiday season.

“This is the culmination of a lot of things that the Princess has led on this year,” Ross tells PEOPLE.”

Read the full article here

photo credit Westminster Abbey on X

The Power of Impact Podcast

Tune in to The Power of Impact podcast to here our CEO, Cat Ross, discussing the nature of poverty in the UK, and how we can work in partnership to alleviate it.

“In this discussion with Cat Ross, we learn about the origin of Baby Basics, how it has grown from a small organisation in a church building to a UK-wide charity delivering vital equipment to thousands. Championed by the likes of The Princess of Wales and Kate Bottley, the charity has found itself at the forefront of delivering relief to families.”

Tune in here
https://shows.acast.com/the-power-of-impact/episodes/cat-ross

Thank You for your Donations

We are so thankful for all the wonderful donations from our amazing supporters – we couldn’t do the work we do without all the amazing companies and people who donate such wonderful essential items needed for life with a new baby.

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Baby Basics UK Ukraine Support

We need your help! We have reopened our support to Ukraine families resettling in the UK for items like, prams, beds, toys, car seats, highchairs & moses basket starter packs!
We have received over 300 referrals in 24 hrs. Would you be able to help? Support via our Amazon wish list

What an honour!

Our CEO, Cat Ross, has been invited by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to be part of a team of 8 taking part in the Bloomberg/Harvard City Leadership Initiative – focusing on health inequalities in the early years.

This includes an intensive week of teaching, researching & planning in NYC (All cost covered by Bloomberg Philanthropies). We are excited to be working with other key leaders in South Yorkshire from NHS, LA’s & Sheffield Hallam University.

Cat’s hope is that not only will we see plans to improve lives for 0-5yr olds in South Yorkshire but the implementation can be replicated across other areas of the UK.