Frequently Asked Questions

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• How should clothes be donated

  Please take care to wash and sort clothes prior to drop off. Clothing needs to be sorted into ages, gender and seasons (summer / winter).

• Do you allow electrical items?

  Yes, we are now accepting electrical items. Your items will be PAT tested in-house to meet government safety regulations.

• What cannot be donated

  • Used car seats
  • Used mattresses
  • Door Bouncers
  • Drop-side cots
  • Push chairs over 5 years old
  • Open formula
  • Any incomplete, broken or faulty baby items.

• Can I self refer?

  Yes, the BabyBank currently works on a self-referral basis. Use our referral form here.

  Please note, that professional referrals are required in certain circumstances, such as for larger items such as double pushchairs and car seats. Professional referrals can be sought from third parties such as support workers, health visitors, midwives, social workers and your GP.

• How do I get a referal?

  We largely work on a self-referral basis. To apply for assistance on a self referral basis, access and complete the form here or from the pinned post on our Facebook page.

  For items such as double-pushchairs, car seats and other larger items, professional referrals are required from third parties such as support workers, health visitors, midwives, social workers and your GP.

• Can I make a financial donation?

  Your kind donations enable us to provide our service and support to local families in need.

  Donating by Cheque

  Please make your cheque payable to 'Stratford upon Avon Little Bird Babybank' and post to: 11 Guild Street - Office 2, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire. CV37 6RE

  Donating via Bank Transfer

  Bank Name: Unity Trust Bank PLC. Account Number: 20415015 - Sort Code: 60 83 01

  

  Enable us to make your generous donation go further, at no extra cost to yourself! 

  For every £1.00 your kindly give, our charity is able to claim a further 25p at no extra cost to yourself! All you need to do is complete the attached Gift Aid Declaration* and e-mail it to: sualittlebirdbabybank@aol.com. 

  Donating via JustGiving

  Please click HERE in order to donate online, via our fundraising platform, JustGiving.

   

   

  *Details on our privacy policy relating to gift aid can be found by clicking here