Our CEO, Cat Ross, spoke about the cost of living crisis on Times Radio this morning.
Listen back here from 2:46:10 onwards https://www.thetimes.co.uk/…/20221007-11669/2022-10-07
Our CEO, Cat Ross, spoke about the cost of living crisis on Times Radio this morning.
Listen back here from 2:46:10 onwards https://www.thetimes.co.uk/…/20221007-11669/2022-10-07
Sky News highlight issues that we are trying to tackle
“Baby Basics UK, which was founded in Sheffield, has told Sky News there are over 50 children in the city waiting for a proper bed or cot.
Demand for their help has jumped by almost a third while donations have slowed down.
“We have got babies sleeping long term in travel cots,” charity chief executive Cat Ross said. ” Read the full article below
If you feel like you can help you can donate financially here
The wonderful Prince and Princess of Wales visited our centre in Swansea on 27/09/22, what an honour! We are so thankful for their continued support to Baby Basics.
Read Daily Mail Article on the Swansea Visit Here
Photos from Daily Mail Article
Just this week we have supported 124 Ukrainian children & their families resettling in the UK via the #Homesforukraine scheme.
That is 1180 children in just 11 weeks but more families NEED our support.
We are running low on stock to be able to support more children, especially newborn suitable prams, sippy cups, bibs, baths & toys. Please help if you can
Watch Here for an Update from CEO, Cat Ross.
Due to the high level of demand we are PAUSING our support for Ukrainian families arriving in the UK.
We will reopen for referrals on Monday 13th June.
If you submit a referral before then it will be deleted.
This will allow us to catch up with present referrals that have been submitted.
Thank you for your understanding.
Our wonderful CEO was featured in the Action Funder blog celebrating International Women’s Day.
“When Cat was offered the chance to lead baby basics she jumped at it with both hands. Baby basics started in Sheffield in 2009 with the aim of supporting families struggling to meet the financial demands of looking after a new baby. Under Cat’s leadership, the charity has grown into a country-wide network of centres supporting vulnerable families.
“It is so amazing to lead an organisation that is passionate about making a difference to vulnerable families at a local level.” “
Read the full blog here https://www.actionfunder.org/8-women-creating-change-in-their-community/?fbclid=IwAR3KkPmZYxD_X1xa03v0HfT_m8DokJDAZpvT8t9B0bdZRRRVU5lgMcxcCHg
Watch an update on how Baby Basics UK is supporting Ukraine from our CEO, Cat Ross below. https://www.facebook.com/BabyBasicsUK/videos/990036571611148