Baby Basics Nottingham
Baby Basics Nottingham is a volunteer-led charity based out of St Mark’s Church in Woodthorpe, Nottingham.
We are dedicated to supporting new parents and newborns in vulnerable situations. The charity provides moses baskets filled with essential items to mothers and families who are struggling to cope with the financial and practical challenges of caring for a new baby.
Working with midwives, health visitors and other professional groups to provide support directly where it is most needed, Baby Basics Nottingham volunteers lovingly collect, sort and package up moses baskets of clothing, toiletries and essential baby equipment.
We rely on donations of pre-loved, good condition baby items including clothes up to 3 months in age, towels, bedding, new and unopened toiletries such as breast pads, toothbrushes, shampoo and nappies etc.
About Us
Baby Basics Nottingham was set up within St Mark’s church in Woodthorpe Nottingham, in 2025, giving out our first moses baskets in January 2026. We have since supported more than tbc families.
We support new parents who are struggling due to a variety of reasons including financial hardship, housing issues, isolation, refugee status and domestic violence situations.
We do not want any parent or newborn baby to be put at risk due to personal circumstances. We act as a safety net for those families.
Highlights
January 2026 we gave out our first moses baskets, filled with clothing, toiletries and baby essentials.
21st March 2026 our St Mark’s Dolphins team raised £940.65 in the Rotary Swimathon for Baby Basics
9th April 2026 we had a visit from our CEO Cat Ross who came and did a talk at our Welcome Table.
Meet the Team
We have an incredible team of volunteers, supported by the wider church community, working to ensure our families get the support they need.
Get Help
Families
If you or someone you know needs our support, you can ask your healthcare provider or support group to make a referral for you. Those who are expecting a baby in the next few months should speak to their midwife or health visitor to be referred.
Make a Referral
If you are a professional looking to make a referral please send an email to referrals@babybasicsnottingham.org.uk
Give Help
Donating secondhand items
Baby Basics Nottingham could not send out the starter packs without the support of the local community. Many of the items we put into our starter packs are pre-loved items passed on from families whose babies have outgrown them.
We accept second-hand baby clothing, coats, snowsuits, blankets and soft toys in used but great condition.
Items can be dropped off at St Mark’s Church, De Vere Gardens, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4PH
Donating equipment
Moses Baskets – We’ll fill them with goodies for our Starter Packs
Donating new items
Many of the items that go into our starter packs must, for sanitary reasons, be brand new. Toiletries for baby, toiletries for mum, nappies and baby wipes. All items need to be brand new and unopened.
- First Size Nappies
- Baby Wipes
- Maternity Pads
- Baby Shampoo, Wash & Lotion
- Adult Shampoo & Shower Gel
- Toothbrush & Paste
- Towels
- Blankets
- Newborn Clothing
A great way to contribute to our charity is to purchase and donate these items.
How can you get involved?
Spread the word – let people know we are here for them.
Praying for the project & team.
Knitting blankets, cardigans and other lovely things for newborns.
Come find us at St Mark’s
