A busy time at the warehouse Friday evening with @fitness_tribe_uk 🤩 Thank you to all those who donated items and gave up their Friday to come and volunteer #fitnesstribe #volunteering #christmas #babybasicsmk #community #supportingfamilies 💝
Thank you @anya.dell for helping us at Baby Basics top up shop today and for @britvicsoftdrinks kind donation 🤩 we loved having you and you’re welcome back anytime 🥰 #babybasics #babybank #community #britvicsoftdrinks #companyvolunteering #givingback
Thank you so much to @gatehousebank MK who came and supported us yesterday at Top-Up Shop. You were all naturals and we really enjoyed having you get stuck in 🤩 #babybasicsmk #charity #gatehousebank #volunteering
Can you help us? We are really short of larger size nappies size 5 and 6. If you could add one to your shopping and pop them into us we would really appreciate it.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
MKBAA - Charity of the Year
This category celebrates charities and their positive impact on the local, wider and diverse community across Milton Keynes.
After being nominated for this award, we have just submitted our application for the next stage of the MKBAA so please wish as luck as we’re up again some other remarkable charities in our category. ♥️🎉
Could you be eligible for support in providing a Healthy Start for your family?
If you’re pregnant or have a child under the age of 4, you could be entitled to receive a prepaid card to support the cost of healthy essentials. Link in bio.
We were overwhelmed to receive a van load of donations today from Oracle Red Bull Racing we needed trollies and cages to get it all into the warehouse! Thank you to the team! #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #christmastime #redbullracing
A giant thank you to MONAT @monatukieoffical for purchasing so many items from our Christmas Amazon Wish List. Their kind and generous donations are already making their way into our Christmas gift bundles, helping to make a child’s Christmas even more special. 💕 #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #monat #christmas #endchildpoverty
Thank you to PORCELANOSA for providing a crate of festive fresh oranges to give out at our Top Up shop today! #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #porcelanosa #Porcelanosa #christmas
It’s that time of year again and we are packaging up all of your amazing donations into Christmas bundles to go out to our clients. We are busier than ever this year and we couldn’t do any of it without your support. Thank you to each and everyone of our volunteers, supporters and followers. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #christmas #donations #miltonkeynes
Today Dobbies reached out to us to donate a huge amount of toys for our Christmas present appeal. This is going to support so many children this Christmas 🎄
The Mother’s Union once again pulling out all of the stops to help us this Christmas. Brand new wrapped gifts, toiletries and some beautiful hand made items ready to go into our bundles. Thank you so much! 🥳 #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #mothersunion #MothersUnion #christmas #christmastime
The Vytronix team brought the Christmas cheer with their donations this week! Once again they collectively bought items from our Wish List and more. They even created gift packs of items ready to be sent out. Thank you Vytronix we are overwhelmed by your continual support. ☺️ #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #vytronix #christmas
The Christmas countdown has begun and thanks to an amazing partnership between HIS Church Charity, Franklins Solicitors LLP, and Freeths LLP we have been able to give out so many gorgeous advent calendars to our clients and all of their family members. We know that these will bring so much joy and Christmas magic each day. Thank you to all of the staff who have made this possible. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #christmastime #christmas #hischurchcharity #franklinssolicitors
Thank you to everyone, including Aston Martin Racing and Network Rail who have purchased items from our Christmas Amazon Wishlist. Our gift bags are getting ready to be filled next week so there is still time to help us make a child’s Christmas! #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #christmas #christmastime
A special thank you to MK U3A Choir for dropping off this lovely donation of new and gorgeous hand made items. #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
All of our clothing bundles are now featuring some festive wear! #christmas #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
1000 followers!!! Thank you to each and every one of you helping and supporting us on our mission to end child poverty. Keep spreading the word and love as it truly is invaluable to us. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
Yesterday one of our volunteers visited Acorn Nursery in Westcroft to collect a huge amount of donations from parents and staff. Thank you to everyone involved in your continued support, you are all truly making a difference to so many lives. #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
A huge thank you to all of the children, parents and staff at Head Start Milton Keynes Village for their fundraising of £140 and for their donations. We loved meeting some of the children yesterday. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #kiddicaru
With Christmas fast approaching we are starting to organise our Christmas present hampers. 🎄🎅
Each year we provide children, whose families are not in a financial position to get any, with a selection of gifts for Christmas Day. We expect to support a record number of children this year, so we are asking anyone who is able to, to purchase a gift for a child to help us do this. We are so grateful for the amazing support we receive from our wonderful community each year! Thank you ♥️
You can either purchase presents from our Amazon gift list, purchase an item and have it delivered to our warehouse or drop it to us through our appointment system- Links in our bio! ⬆️
Our postal address is: Baby Basics MK, 14 Burners Lane, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, MK113HB. We can accept postal deliveries Monday to Friday.
Happy Halloween from all of us at Baby Basics MK! #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #halloween #Halloween
The Baby Basics MK team joint Mothers Union Oxford at their latest meeting to celebrate the support they have offered us and discuss how the needs for our service is increasing and what we can do to fight this.
#endchildpoverty #charitysupportingchildren #charitysupportingcharity
A special thank you to Garudaa for their donation of all the things we desperately need. Nappies, wipes, food and more! This will all make a huge difference to our clients this week. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
Fitness Tribe bringing a huge amount of donations with them to last Friday’s evening social. Nappies, toothbrushes, winter coats and more! We are so grateful to all who donated and helped out on the night. Thank you!!! #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
Last night on our 8th anniversary we welcomed Fitness Tribe into the warehouse for a special evening donation event. The ladies worked super hard and we sorted through so many donations. Thank you to everyone who gave up a Friday evening for us, it was really appreciated.
Do you run a group or is your business interested in volunteering some time to help us make a difference to child poverty in MK? Then get in touch, we would love to hear from you!
#babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #fitnesstribeuk
❤️Volunteer roles available. ❤️
As a volunteer, you will be meeting and greeting clients and professionals who are collecting their gift parcels and people who come to our warehouse to generously drop off their donations. You will be involved in every step of supplying our clients with the items they need, from sorting through the donations, re-stocking our shelving, sourcing business support and creating bespoke gift packages to change a child’s life. Baby Basics MK is a fast-paced environment, and the role may involve lifting and moving of items.
You will be part of a team who are launching new projects and services to fight child poverty.
We have vacancies on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. Our sessions run from 9am to 1pm. If you are interested in finding out more, please message us.
It may only be October, but here at Baby Basics we are already planning for Christmas! 🎄🎅
Each year we give out Christmas hampers to families in most need in our area. We are expecting to support a record number of children this year due to the cost of living crisis.
We are looking for sewers who would be interested in joining our at home sewing team to create bags suitable for our Christmas gifts to go in.
If you would like to find out more information please contact us.
John Lewis Milton Keynes will be hosting a baby events.
They said: Join us for an evening of "All things baby" where brands, suppliers and independent specialists will be available to advise and answer all your questions
To book your place please contact the John Lewis Experience Desktop on the ground floor or speak to a member of the Nursery Team. Tickets are £5 redeemable against nursery purchases made during the event evening.
#johnlewis #babyevent #miltonkeynes
To celebrate our 8th anniversary next week we are holding a special evening event with @fitness_tribe_uk .We have donation slots available between 6:15pm - 7:15pm! Pop on to our website to book your slot before they all go! #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #fitnesstribeuk
We have been getting all of the cosy clothing and coats out ready to put into our referral packages now the weather has changed. We want to keep every child warm this season but unfortunately we are running really low on winter coats, if you can help please get in touch, we would love to hear from you.
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of the team at Vytronix for their large donation and their ongoing pledge to help us regularly going forward. They have made a commitment to volunteer time and make donations on a regular basis and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you Vytronix! If you think your business could help us then please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #vytronix #vytronixltd
Here are two of our younger Baby Basics MK supporters…they heard that we were running extremely low on winter coats, to the point where we can’t supply some ages with any outer wear, and took it upon themselves to buy a new winter coat each to donate to us. They were so upset at the thought of a child going to school without a coat and not being warm and dry. If you can support us and keep a child warm this winter; we are in desperate need of coats from age 2-3 up to 5-6. Please visit our website for more details on how you can donate or follow the link to our Amazon Wishlist. Thank you 💜
https://amzn.eu/5higdTE
#babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
A busy day here today preparing lots of newborn kits ready to go out to expectant parents! Moses baskets are our speciality, filled with clothing, bedding, toys and lots of love! All the items needed to get our clients through those first few months of newborn life. 👶🏼 #babybasicsmk #miltonkeynesmums #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynes #mum
Another wonderful donation from Mothers Union, full of all the items we need. Thank you so much!
If you would like to help please visit our website for more details on donations, volunteer opportunities and more.
#babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #mothersunion #MothersUnion
We are so happy to be able to support families through difficult times in their life - read how we supported Sanita's family.
If you can, we would really appreciate a donation to our cause. Bonus - any donations in the next week on our local giving page will be doubled by Community Foundation!
Link in our bio.
#babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #charity #miltonkeynescharity #supportingfamilies
This September Local Giving are DOUBLING all donations made to us! This will provide a huge boost to us and enabling us to buy much needed formula, nappies, wipes, toiletries…the list goes on! If you can help by donating then your donation will be doubled making a massive difference in the amount we can help people. Please follow the link in our bio ‘Donate £3’ to be taken to our Local Giving page. Thank you!
#babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #localgiving #mkcommunityfoundation
We urgently need your help! We have several newborn referrals that have come in to us BUT we have no new mattresses for our reconditioned Moses baskets. Can you help? Please follow the link in our bio for our Amazon Wishlist where you can find the mattresses we require plus all other items we are desperately in need of. Please be aware we can only supply brand new mattresses to our clients for health and safety reasons. Many thanks; your support truly makes a difference to so many lives in our community at an increasingly difficult time.
#babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
A massive thank you to Linda Tait…an extremely generous and huge donation of brand new baby items, toys and clothing. After closing down her business she decided to donate all of her surplus stock to us and we couldn’t be more grateful. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
We have a small amount of these two specific types of formula which are nearing their best before date. We will accept a small donation if you could make use of them. Please get in touch to arrange a time to collect.
AND WE ARE DONE! 🎉
We had such a good time joining Willen Hospice Milton Keynes in their Midnight Moo!
It’s important for us as a charity to support other charities who are helping our community.
We want to raise funds for this fantastic charity, you can still sponsor us link in our bio . ❤️#midnightmoo #willenhospice #babybasicsmk #charitiessupportingcharities #miltonkeynes #mkfm
Our team are ready to start our 5 mile walk through Milton Keynes to raise funds for the fantastic charity @willen_hospice . You can still sponsor us, link is in our bio. ❤️#midnightmoo #willenhospice #babybasicsmk #charitiessupportingcharities #miltonkeynes #mkfm
A big thank you to Helen and the staff at Asda in Oakridge Park for their generosity in donating some much needed items to us! If you would like to help us by donating please follow the link to our website for further details. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
Baby Basics MK are so proud of the amazing network of charities we have supporting the community of Milton Keynes. We love being able to
work with so many charities and support their causes.
10 of our volunteers will be participating in
@willen_hospice 'Midnight Moo' this Friday. Our Baby
Basics team would like to raise needed funds for this
fantastic charity, if you can donate to sponsor us
please click the link in our bio.
A little behind the scenes warehouse tour for you! Welcome to our organised chaos, from cots to toys to clothing we have a space for it all, ready to package up for our clients. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeyneskids #miltonkeynesmums
We believe no family should have to make a decision between choosing to feed their children or paying their bills. We are asking 500 supporters in our community to commit to a monthly contribution of £3.
Your £3 will have a direct impact on families in our community who are facing extreme financial challenges. Link is in our bio to our local giving page.
All of our favourite things to do! We supply filled Moses baskets, toiletry packs for mum and children, clothing bundles, toy bundles and feeding support packs to those who need it most in our community. Want to know more…follow the link in our bio. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynes #miltonkeynesmums
Baby Basics MK are so proud of the amazing network of charities we have supporting the community of Milton Keynes. We love being able to work with so many charities and support their causes. 10 of our volunteers will be participating in @willen_hospice ‘Midnight Moo’ this year. Our Baby Basics team would like to raise needed funds for this fantastic charity, if you can donate to sponsor us please click the link in our bio.
Do you want to volunteer for us but unable to do so during the day? This volunteering opportunity you can do from the comfort of your own home to fit your busy schedule.
We are looking for an experienced marketing and/or social media specialist to join our media team.
The main roles will include;
- Helping raise awareness of the charity, what we do and how we can support clients
- Create content for social media channels including facebook, instagram, twitter, linkedin
- Raise funds for charity through online giving, campaigns and events
- Build relationships with local businesses to raise funds, organise charity days and arrange donations of goods
If you’re interested in this volunteer position, please message us. ❤️
Do you want to volunteer for us but unable to do so during the day? This volunteering opportunity you can do from the comfort of your own home to fit your busy schedule.
We are looking for an experienced grant/bid writer to join our team.
The main roles will include;
- Helping raise awareness of the charity, what we do and how we can support clients
- Apply for grants for the charity to support with operational costs
- Utilise online platforms to raise funds
If you’re interested in this volunteer position, please message us. ❤️
Bottle or breast? Fed is best and whichever route our clients chose we have all the items they need to support them on their feeding journey. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
We start by receiving a referral for a client, packing the items that have been requested for them and then giving the items to our clients. ❤️#babybasicsmk #miltonkeynescharity #volunteeropportunities #fightingchildpoverty
Do you want to volunteer for us but unable to do so during the day? This volunteering opportunity you can do from the comfort of your own home to fit your busy schedule.
We are looking for an experienced marketing and/or social media specialist or a student studying these areas to join our media team.
The main roles will include;
- Helping raise awareness of the charity, what we do and how we can support clients
- Create content for social media channels including facebook, instagram, twitter, linkedin
- Raise funds for charity through online giving, campaigns and events
- Build relationships with local businesses to raise funds, organise charity days and arrange donations of goods
If you’re interested in this volunteer position, please message us. ❤️
#babybasicsmk #volunteer #miltonkeynes #miltonkeynescharities #marketing
Do you want to volunteer for us but unable to do so during the day? This volunteering opportunity you can do from the comfort of your own home to fit your busy schedule.
We are looking for an experienced grant/bid writer to join our team.
The main roles will include;
- Helping raise awareness of the charity, what we do and how we can support clients
- Apply for grants for the charity to support with operational costs
- Utilise online platforms to raise funds
If you’re interested in this volunteer position, please message us. ❤️
In May we saw 49% more clients using our service in comparison to May 2021. With your support we have been able to meet this demand - thank you so much ❤
If you would like to support us, check out the link in our bio to find out different ways you can.
This week is National Volunteers Week! A week to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our local communities. Baby Basics MK would not function if it wasn’t for the amazing team of volunteers who are dedicated to the charity and work tirelessly to provide support to families within Milton Keynes. If you would like to join us, as we are always in need of extra hands, then get in touch! The more volunteers we have the more we can do to make a difference to so many lives. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #monthofcommunity #nationalvolunteerweek #volunteer
We love being able to support parents on their breast feeding journey. 🤱
This bundle ready for one of our clients is worth over £80. We try to reuse donated items where we can but lots of these items need to be brand new.
Could you donate £3 a month to help us gift these items to our families? Link in our bio.
#breastfeeding #charity #miltonkeynes #babybasicsmk #supportforfamilies
In April alone we gave out a whopping 124 kids toiletry kits. With the increasing cost of living the families we support are finding it harder than ever. Imagine not being able to afford basic supplies like soap and toothpaste for your children? Please follow the link in our bio to find out how you can help by donating the items our community desperately needs. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #babybathtime
At the beginning of the year the National Planning Team (Route Services) at Network Rail approached us to see how they, as a team, could help us on a regular basis. Following a few meetings we created a bespoke Amazon Wishlist just for them. The team then committed to purchasing one item each from the list each pay day. To date their generosity has helped 1 in 5 of the children that we support each month. This shows that just a small, regular contribution makes a huge difference. If your business would like to help change child poverty within Milton Keynes then get in touch today! #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #networkrail #NetworkRail #thankyouthankyouthankyou #ThankYouThursday
Last month we supplied 35 babies and children with nappies, pull ups and wipes. We love supporting as many people as possible with the basic essentials however we are running extremely low on Size 6 & 7 nappies. Can you help by donating the sizes required? Please drop us a message and we will arrange a drop off appointment for you. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #nappies
Business Support Week!
Does your business offer charity days? We have had many company teams spend their charity days in our warehouse supporting us during our sessions.
If this is something you would like to organise with us, please feel free to contact us to arrange it ❤️
Business Support Week!
Today at Top-Up Shop we were able to offer a delicious pack of Brioche rolls to our clients as part of our selection.
Local businesses Brioche Pasquier UK have been kind enough to donate some of their items to help us fight food poverty in our local community! We are so grateful!
If your business sells or manufactures baby and children items and would like to donate to us, please message us to arrange. ❤️
A huge thank you to the staff and parents at Acorn Early Years Foundation in Westcroft for collecting a huge amount of clothing for us. Your kind donations will make a huge difference to the local community. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #acornearlyyearsfoundation
Business Support Week!
Today we were blessed with an amazing donation of food, formula and toiletries from Franklins Solicitors LLP and HIS Church.
If you business would like to donate items to us, please contact us to see what items our community is in greatest need of. ❤️
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
Are you free Wednesdays between 11.30-2.30? How about joining our team at Top-Up Shop in Wolverton ? We are looking for caring people to support our clients through their shopping experience and be a friendly face to talk to.
If this is an opportunity you would like to be involved with please message us. ❤️
A big shout out to Nicky’s Crafting Crew for donating some lovely handmade items to go into our toy bundles. Thank you! #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids
Top- up shop ready to open today! 🛒We are running extremely low on nappies and formula for all our services; if you are able to donate items to us please visit our website to find out how. ❤️
The Baby Basics Team are honoured to be invited to celebrate Buttons Pre School 10 year celebration! 🎉
We have seen some outstanding practitioners awarded for their dedication to helping children achieve their fullest potential!
Last month we provided full clothing packages to 50 children within Milton Keynes. From socks to coats we supply everything needed. Please click on the link in our bio to find out how you can help us! #endchildpoverty #babybasicsmk #newborn #kids #miltonkeynes #miltonkeynesmums
This week marks Maternal Mental Health Awareness week, a week dedicated to talking about mental health issues during and after pregnancy. Around 20% of women experience perinatal mental illness but few seek help due to the perceived stigma. Peer support can play a huge role in helping remove barriers and opening up conversation, so you can be seen, heard and supported. With that in mind we would like to know whether you would like to see our FREE baby group return? We trialled a baby group in Kings Community Centre, Wolverton where we provided a space for mums to talk and relax whilst their baby/child played, and offered support services. Please let us know in comments if you are interested in the return of our group? #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty #miltonkeynesmums #kids #miltonkeynes #newborn #miltonkeyneskids #thepowerofconnection #maternalmhmatters #maternalMHmatters #maternalmentalhealthweek
Lots of toiletry kits being made today. We make up kits for newborns, mums and children, with all of the essentials needed. If you would like to help us continue to provide for local families in need then please follow the link below to high will take you to our donation page.
https://localgiving.org/charity/babybasicsmk/project/Babybasicsmkclub500/
#endchildpoverty #babybasicsmk
March was our busiest month so far this year with 71% more clients using our service in comparison to March 2021. With your support we have been able to meet this demand - thank you so much ❤
If you would like to support us, please visit the link in our bio.
Many thanks to Lak from Cuddles Collection for buying us so many gorgeous Moses baskets! These are beautiful baskets are currently being prepared to be filled with all the essentials a newborn requires. #endchildpoverty #babybasicsmk
A huge newborn starter kit going out to one of our clients today! If you are struggling to provide for your baby and in need of help please speak to your midwife, health visitor or gp and ask to be referred to us…we are here to help. #babybasicsmk #endchildpoverty
We are still seeing an increasing demand for our service. Compared to February 2021 33% more clients used our services this February. With your support we have been able to meet this demand - thank you so much ❤
How can you help- links in bio:
- Donate £3 a month to help with our costs
- Purchase items from our Amazon gift list
- Donate items
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated or purchased us a Moses basket this week.
6 baskets are all ready to go out to expecting parents this week ❤️ Link to Amazon gift list in bio.
This beautiful Moses basket full of clothing and other items was collected today by mum ready for her baby due in just 4 weeks! ❤️
We are running very low on our stocks of Moses baskets and stands- if you have any you would like to donate to a family in need please message us. Can you donate £3 a month to help with our work? Click the link in our bio to find out how ❤️ #babybasicsmk #childpoverty #safesleep #charity #miltonkeynescharity