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According to the Office of National Statistics, in Bedfordshire alone, it is estimated that there are more than 32,000 children living in poverty.

(April 2022)

FACES Baby Bank

FACES Baby Bank launched on 1st January 2023 and is now officially open for referrals.

We are really excited to provide this brand new service, which is run by one of our Trustees and a number of amazing volunteers, and is dedicated to supporting families in Bedford and its surrounding communities with equipment and support for children under 7 years.

The Baby Bank offers a range of items including clothes, shoes, equipment, toiletries, formula, nappies and unbranded school uniform. Please comeplete the referral form on the Professionals page, or email jennie.bayliss@facesbedford.org directly with a list of what you require.

Find out more about how you can help or how you can receive help from us, by following the links below.

All enquiries must be through jennie.bayliss@facesbedford.org in the first instance or via the referral form on the Professionals page.

How can we help?

Who are we?

We are a team of volunteers who believe that every child deserves the best start in life. We aim to provide support and essential items to families who may be feeling overwhelmed by the requirements of a baby or young child. We are here to help.

Professionals & Referrals

If you are working with a family who could benefit from our service, please complete the referral form on our professionals page or email our lead Trustee directly. Please be aware this form should only be completed by professionals or social enterprises.

Donate

We are very grateful for donations that are in good condition and that we can pass on to people in need. We cannot accept items that we know we will not be able to use. We are currently in short supply of a number of items - check our list for more details.

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Baby Bank Facts and Figures

4

Number of children helped before we had even launched

17

Number of children supported so far in February 2023

21

Number of children supported so far in 2023

Contact the Baby Bank

email: jennie.bayliss@facesbedford.org

mob: 07734 955250

FACES office: 01234 270601

All collections and donations are currently by appointment via email or phone. Please do not take them to the Community Centre.

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