Little Village

Little Village is a baby bank (like a food bank but for baby essentials). They provide free essentials for families with children age 0-5, including clothing, equipment, bedding, toiletries, nappies and other basic items that families on low incomes or in difficult situations might need. 

Due to the increase in demand and reduction in volunteers onsite, Little Village have temporarily tightened their referral criteria for families requiring clothing and baby equipment.

They are currently only able to accept referrals for clothing and kit for families who fulfill one of these two criteria: 

• Families with a newborn baby (30 weeks pregnant or baby under 3 months) 

Or 

• families in emergency situations with nothing for their children (for example: victims of domestic violence, trafficking, modern slavery or recent asylum arrivals)

Details on how to refer here: 

https://littlevillagehq.org/get-involved/make-a-referral/ 

For families who don't meet those criteria, but still require clothing and kit, there is a list of alternative sources of help on the Little Village website here:

https://littlevillagehq.org/other-ways-to-find-baby-equipment/

and a map of other baby banks here: 

https://littlevillagehq.org/uk-baby-banks/ 

 

Little Village Hygiene Essentials Packs

These packs contain a months supply of toiletries for each member of the family, plus nappies and wipes. They are delivered direct to families from a third party supplier. You can continue to refer any families for this support here: 

https://littlevillagehq.org/get-involved/make-a-referral/ 

 

Sebby's Corner

Sebby's Corner provides basic essentials to families so that no child goes without. We can provide nappies, formula, clothes, toys, toiletries and baby equipment. We only accept referrals from professionals

Sebby's Corner Request Form (paperform.co)

 

Merrygoround

This is a new Islington-based organisation providing free bundles of pre-loved children’s clothes, shoes and books, generously donated by local families. Require a referral from a professional. 

You can find more information here 

https://www.merrygorounduk.org/for-families 

 

The Toy Project – Free Boxes of Toys 

The Toy Project in Archway recycle unwanted toys & raise money for toys for children & families that need them . They are taking referrals for free boxes of toys for Camden families during COVID. Contact [email protected]  and more information about the Toy Project here https://thetoyproject.co.uk/ 

Here is the Toy Project Referral Form