Charity supports one in 16 babies across the county
Summary
Baby Basics, a charity in Wollaston, Northamptonshire, is supporting one in 16 newborns in the area by providing essential items like nappies and clothes. The charity is holding its first sale of donated goods to raise funds because of an increase in families needing help, partly due to the rising cost of living.Key Facts
- Baby Basics supports one in 16 newborns in Northamptonshire.
- The charity gives out starter packs with essential baby items.
- There has been a 51% increase in referrals to the charity over the last two years.
- The rise in referrals is partly due to the increased cost of living and reduced benefits.
- Many of the families needing help have two working parents.
- Baby Basics is holding a sale of donated items for the first time to raise money.
- Some donated items can't be given out as they may not be safe for newborns or are for older babies.
- The charity expects to help around 500 babies this year.
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