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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.

Last Homes for Ukraine Referral… for now!

Yesterday was emotional as we packed up the last (for now 🤞) referral for #homesforukraine families & shipped them out. We are proud to have supported 2980 Ukrainian children, their families & their hosts since April.
We hope to be able to support more Ukrainian families resettling in the UK next year from our warehouse. Huge thank you to all our volunteers, our funders, our corporate supporters & everyone who has donated through our wish lists.