Baby Basics Newark and Ashfield
Baby Basics Newark and Ashfield provide essential items for pregnant mums who are struggling in any way, and their newborn baby. We aim to give these mums dignity and confidence so that when they have their baby they appear no different to any other mum.
About Us
We work mainly within the King’s Mill hospital district, receiving referrals from Midwives, Health Visitors, Social Services, Tenancy Support and other council and health agencies.
We are based at Hope Community Methodist Church, Barnby Gate, Newark, NG24 1PX
We are open for donations on Tuesdays 11.00-14.00.
Donations can also be received at:
Southwell Methodist Church on Wednesdays, term time only, 9.30-11.00
The Hub, Unit 14, Idlewells Shopping Centre, Sutton In Ashfield Tuesdays 10.00-12.00, Fridays 11.00-13.00
Chesterfield Road Methodist Church, Mansfield, Tuesdays 11.30-12.30
Please see our donations list for what we can accept
Referrals are made directly to myself , more details below.
Meet the Team
As a fairly new centre, we are gradually building up the team of enthusiastic volunteers. Currently there are 10 who provide many tasks that are necessary to support the successful running of the centre
Get Help
Our sole aim is to provide a little support to pregnant mums who are struggling in any way
Families
If you are pregnant and struggling, please speak to any professional who is working with you and ask them to make a referral to
bbnewark24@gmail.com
Make a Referral
If you wish to make a referral for a mum you are working with, please email me at
bbnewark24@gmail.com
I just need your role and contact details and mums due date.
I will then reply and discuss the finer details.
There is no set criteria, if you see a need, we are here.
Give Help
Donating secondhand items
We always welcome good quality , clean, baby clothes in sizes newborn and 0-3 months.
Also, Moses basket size fitted and flat sheets and medium and large baby blankets.
Good condition Changing bags, Moses baskets and folding stands
If you are unable to bring items to our donation points, please either send me a message on facebook or email me at bbnewark24@gmail.com
Donating new items
We are always needing new toiletries for both mum and baby, and toys and board books suitable for up to 3 months
They can either be brought into our donation centres or, possibly easier, order from our Amazon list
https://www.amazon.co.uk/registries/gl/guest-view/3QY1EY9NZ3P4H
Donating financially
Regular or one-off
If you wish to support us financially, please contact me at
bbnewark24@gmail.com and I will give you our bank details
How can you get involved?
Our small volunteer team are very active and support us in various ways.
This includes knitting and sewing, laundering items, sorting and storing donations, manning our donation centres, holding money raising events, and generally publicising Baby Basics Newark and Ashfield.
If you would like to be involved, please contact me at bbnewark24@gmail.com