Baby Basics Leeds

10/08/2026

Thank you so much to all who have donated, supported and bought us items- it is so appreciated! We have good supplies of most items but we are currently short of:

* Moses basket sheets
* Baby towels
* Moses basket stands

It you have any or know someone who does please drop off to us! Or can you check out your local charity shop/ Facebook marketplace for us? Can you pick up an extra toiletry with your grocery shop?
Please drop off to St Pauls Church, Ireland Wood, LS16 6BS. Drop off is on Sunday mornings or Monday - Thursday between 10-2. Or order something from our Amazon list https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/WMWNLK50TJOE?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEegsut1YUYve1gmN-IhJ_eRBKVfGHm1BxKEH0APWtTl8JZlnluHbKb_6pDqio_aem_y2rAZD_RuLlIliLlErvtnA

See our page for our list of accepted items as well as clothing up to 12 months. Please only donate requested items and from our list in good clean condition. If able to sort and label clothing donations by size that would be a big help! We unfortunately don't have space to store bulky or not listed items.

Thank you! 💛

22/06/2026

🚐 Volunteer Driver Needed – Tuesday Mornings 🚐
Could you spare a little time on a Tuesday morning? Do you have access to a large car or van?
Baby Basics Leeds is looking for a volunteer driver to help collect packed referrals from St Paul’s Church, Ireland Wood from 10am and deliver them to North Church on Kirkstall Road to be picked up by the referrers.
This vital role helps us ensure that our beautiful packs and essential items reach families who need support as quickly and efficiently as possible.
If you are interested, or know someone who may be able to help, please send us a message or tag them below.
Thank you for supporting local families 💛

05/06/2026

💙 A huge thank you to our amazing Baby Basics Leeds volunteers! 💙
Your time and dedication help us make a difference for local families every day.
Interested in joining our volunteer team? We'd love to hear from you – get in touch🫶

From Monday 1st to Sunday 7th June, we’re joining the national celebration of Volunteers’ Week, shining a bright and grateful spotlight on every person who gives their time, energy, and compassion to help our church and community flourish.

Every Monday morning, a lovely team of volunteers meets at St Paul’s to support Baby Basics - one of the largest networks of baby banks in the UK. Claire is part of the team who run the project, read below why she is so proud to be part of it.

Spotlight on a volunteer: Claire

Claire says: “Each week we’re given a list of how many Moses baskets we need to pack for mums and their babies. Every basket is jam-packed with love: nappies, sheets, clothes, a sleeping bag, muslins, towels, blankets, toys and a book. And we never forget Mum — she gets toiletries and, when we can, a little treat like lip balm or moisturiser.”

“We sort through donations together, creating piles of usable clothes, bibs, muslins, toys and more. Anything that needs washing gets washed, and anything unsuitable is taken to a charity shop so nothing goes to waste.”

“It’s honestly such a friendly, uplifting group. There’s always time for a cuppa, a chat, and plenty of laughter while we sort and pack. Although we meet every Monday from 9.30–11.30ish, there’s no pressure — each week we just say if we’re free. I enjoy it so much that I try to keep my Monday mornings free."

“We don’t usually know the full stories of the mums we’re helping, but we do know they’re in real need. Once we heard that a mum receiving a basket was living in her car after escaping domestic violence. Knowing we’re doing even a little something to help really does matter. That knowledge is what keeps this group turning up week after week”

“I feel incredibly lucky to have the time to volunteer and to be part of such a passionate, caring team.”

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, come and join the team — you’d be so welcome. For more information about volunteering opportunities at St Paul’s Church email [email protected]

05/05/2026

Today we celebrate all our fabulous midwives. They work so hard with busy schedules whether in hospital or in community and their work goes beyond what most people see.
We salute you
We are so glad we can support you in some small way and we thank you for looking after all the new mums and babies

And a special thank you Carolyn Palmer for being a midwife and a volunteer with us. Helping babies in her spare time as well as in work. We are so grateful for you xx

06/04/2026

Thank you so much to all who have donated, supported and bought us items- it is so appreciated!

We are currently short of:

* Baby baths
* Mum and baby toiletries
* 0-3month boy and unisex jumpers
* Moses baskets and stands
* Baby bibs

It you have any or know someone who does please drop off to us! Or can you check out your local charity shop/ Facebook marketplace for us? Can you pick up an extra toiletry with your grocery shop?
Please drop off to St Pauls Church, Ireland Wood, LS16 6BS. Drop off is on Sunday mornings or Monday - Thursday between 10-2. Or order something from our Amazon list https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/WMWNLK50TJOE?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEegsut1YUYve1gmN-IhJ_eRBKVfGHm1BxKEH0APWtTl8JZlnluHbKb_6pDqio_aem_y2rAZD_RuLlIliLlErvtnA

Attached is our list of accepted items as well as clothing up to 12 months. Please only donate requested items and from our list in good clean condition. If able to sort and label clothing donations by size that would be a big help! We unfortunately don't have space to store bulky or not listed items.

Thank you! 💛

26/03/2026

Thank you to the wonderful knitters at Christchurch in Harrogate who regularly support us. We are incredibly grateful for all your beautiful donations xx