About Josimah Baby Bank
Josimah Baby Bank is a community-based registered charity in England and Wales (1202421) dedicated to collecting and distributing pre-loved babies and children’s essentials to families struggling financially.
Our mission is to provide hope to struggling families and ensure every child has the necessities they need to thrive. We play a crucial role in alleviating the financial burdens of many parents, enabling them to provide for their children.
Our vision is to alleviate poverty in our community, starting with Reading, Bracknell and Wokingham and expanding our services across England as the charity grows. We believe that every child matters and deserves the best start in life.
Additionally, we aim to promote activities that are beneficial to the health of both newborns and their parents, including educating them about breastfeeding, safer sleeping, and running support groups for new parents to encourage positive mental health.
Our Values
Our values are founded on the principles of love and simplicity, as reflected in our motto “Love the act of charity,” which has the power to bring happiness.
What We Do
Collect Donations: Josimah Baby Bank collects donations of new and gently used baby items, including clothing, diapers, formula, strollers, cribs, and more. These donations come from generous individuals, local businesses, and community charities.
Distribute essentials: We distribute essential items to families in need. This support can make a significant difference in the lives of financially struggling parents and help ensure that babies have a safe and comfortable start in life.
Who We Support
Our service is provided free. All donations go directly to the families that we support. Which include but not limited to:
* Children in emergency foster placements
* Asylum seekers/refugees
* Homelessness/ Poverty
* Domestic violence/leaving the family home/Isolation from family
* Teenage pregnancy
* Military families in need
* Victims of fire or flooding