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Steel City Insider – “More people need our support, less people are able to donate” says CEO, Cat Ross
” “More people need our support, less people are able to donate” says CEO of Baby Basics UK
Leading baby bank charity, Baby Basics UK, has revealed referrals to their Sheffield centre rose by 400% in 2020 and has been increasing due to the cost-of-living crisis affecting families. ”
Cost of Living Crisis on Times Radio with CEO, Cat Ross
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
Cost of living: At least 50 children need a bed in Sheffield – tonight
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
Baby Basics Swansea Royal Visit
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
Ukrainian Support Update
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
Update – We Need Your Help
Watch Here for an Update from CEO, Cat Ross.
Update on Support for Ukraine Referrals
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.