Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I've started this fund raising because if anyone can give anything then it might just help a family in need. My wife Gemma volunteers for  Popi who do amazing work helping out families in need, with the current financial issues facing us all its nice to be able to give back if we can.

POPI is a baby bank based in Keighley, West Yorkshire. We provide items for babies and children up to 5 such as cots, prams, clothes and
toys, free of charge to local families in need. Most of our stock is donated by kind members of the public and the majority is preloved but we also provide brand new mattresses, nappies and toiletries for safety reasons. We have an Amazon Wishlist for items that we are struggling to source second-hand.

Referrals to our service come from professionals such as Social Workers, Health Visitors, Family Key Workers and other agencies supporting families. These people work closely with families to assess what they need before making a referral and there are no complicated forms to fill in. Items are collected by the referrer and taken to the family. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters we have been able to fulfil every referral to date!

By providing these essential items, POPI enables families to keep their children safe, clean and warm. The wonderful toys and books we receive help babies and children reach crucial developmental stages. Becoming a parent is a wonderful time but it has many challenges, particularly for more vulnerable families. Not being able to meet your child’s needs can be very distressing and may put their welfare at risk.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.