Baby Basics Barnsley
Baby Basics Barnsley provides Moses basket starter packs, clothing, toys, toiletries, nappies and other essential items to families in need in Barnsley and the surrounding areas. Our provision is currently for babies aged 0-3 months old.
We also provide cots, cot beds, mattresses and bedding bundles in conjunction with the Beds for Babies – Safe Place to Sleep scheme in South Yorkshire for children up to 5 years old.
Our centre is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Please get in touch regarding donation and collection windows.
Email: babybasicsbarnsley@gmail.com
Telephone: 07467 791 217
About Us
We work on a referrals-only basis to provide our Moses basket starter packs and other essential items, beds, cots and clothing to families in need. We do this by working closely with referral agencies including midwives, health visitors, social care workers and other charities in order to provide a safe, reliable service that people can trust.
We are co-funded by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority and Barnsley Council’s Great Childhoods Ambition, and made possible through the Barnsley Foodbank Partnership.
We are open for donation drop offs on Wednesdays – please contact us for more details. Collections are by appointment only by referral agents.
Please scroll down to our donations lists to see what we can accept.
Meet the Team
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Beds for Babies - Safe Place to Sleep
We are privileged to be supported by the SYMCA to help us provide Moses baskets, cots and beds, along with brand new mattresses and suitable bedding for children aged 0 to 5 in Barnsley.
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Get Help
We work by professional referral only.
We take referrals from any organisation working with families. This includes midwives, social workers, health visitors, charities, churches and community organisations.
Our wider bundle provision is currently for families with 0-3 month old babies.
Families
If you feel like you need help please do not hesitate to contact your midwife, health visitor, social care professional or other charity or organisation that is supporting you. They will be able to make a referral on your behalf. If you have not seen your health visitor for a while or do not know how to contact them, contact your GP or local Family Hub who will be able to tell you who this is and how to contact them.
Make a Referral
To make a referral please contact our centre on the contact details below – we can accept referrals over the phone or via email. Alternatively, please complete a referral form and send it to babybasicsbarnsley@gmail.com and we will be in touch with any queries and to confirm your referral.
Give Help
Donating secondhand items
We are currently in need of donations to help us lovingly prepare baskets of essential baby items for local families and expectant mothers who are vulnerable or struggling financially. We are looking for good condition pre-loved or new items, including but not limited to the following:
Baby clothing (newborn to 3 months):
- Baby grows
- Vests
- Coats
- Snowsuits
- Cardigans/jumpers
- Outfits
- Hats
- Scratch mitts
- Socks
- Booties/shoes
- Mittens
- Bibs
Toys (newborn suitable):
- Toys
- Teddies
- Board books
Bedding and Towels:
- Moses basket sheets (fitted and flat)
- Blankets
- Baby sleeping bags (0-6 months)
- Cot sheets (fitted and flat)
- Towels
- Muslins
Baby Toiletries (new and unused):
- Size 1 nappies
- Baby wipes
- Cotton wool
- Nappy cream
- Top-to-toe wash
- Baby shampoo (including for curly/coily hair)
- Baby bath bubbles/soap
- Baby lotion
Women’s Toiletries (new and unused):
- Shower gel
- Shampoo (including for curly/coily hair)
- Conditioner (including for curly/coily hair)
- Body lotion
- Soap
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Maternity pads
- Deodorant
- Breast pads
Miscellaneous:
- Moses baskets and stands (please remove mattresses)
Hand-knitted or sewn items are also very welcome – please get in touch for guidance regarding this.
At the moment we are looking for clothes and items suitable for newborn to 3-month-old babies, but please follow us for updates for when we are able to expand our provision. Please get in touch if you have items to donate and we will arrange a drop off window with you.
Donating new items
You can donate in the following ways:
- Buy and drop items to us during one of our donation windows
- Buy from our Amazon wish list
- Buy online and have them delivered to us at Unit 19, Grange Lane Industrial Estate, Carrwood Road, Stairfoot, Barnsley, S71 5AS
Donating financially
Regular or one-off
To donate to this centre directly, please do not click the button at the top of the page – this will not come to the Barnsley centre.
To donate via BACs please contact babybasicsbarnsley@gmail.com for details.
How can you get involved?
We have many different ways to get involved in supporting Baby Basics Barnsley. Every good deed makes a difference!
- Volunteering
We welcome enquiries for volunteering whether it’s on a regular basis or for one-off events. Tasks may include helping to make up referral baskets/bundles, sorting through donations, ironing, safety checking equipment, fundraising and more.
- Sewing
We always need more items sewn for us. We have a range of basic to more challenging patterns available which we can share.
- Knitting
We love giving out knitted items. We have specific requirements for what we are able to accept so please get in touch.
- Fundraising
We support anyone who would like to fundraise for us – any amount of money you can raise is hugely appreciated!
If you would like to get involved, please get in touch!
