Our aim is to support local families with babies and young children aged 0–2, particularly those experiencing financial pressures. We want to make sure that every family has access to essential items and that parents feel supported within our community.

Ahead of our opening, we are asking for donations of good-quality baby items, including:

• Clean baby clothes, from newborn to age two.

• New, unopened packs of nappies and baby wipes.

• Highchairs.

• Toys suitable for babies and toddlers aged 0–2.

Donations can be dropped off at Co-op Academy Hillside, Co-op Academy Woodslee and Co-op Academy Portland, as well as selected Co-op Food stores and the Hoole Road Hub in Woodchurch.

If you would like to arrange a local collection, please email hill-babybank@coopacademies.co.uk. You can also find our Amazon Wishlist here.

We are working alongside the Baby Bank Alliance to ensure that families who need support can access the items they need, with referrals available through GPs and midwives.

We are so grateful for the support of our local community and hope that, together, we can make a real difference to families across the area.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help us give local children the best possible start. Thank you for supporting us!