Pre-Loved Items for those in Need

Do you know of a family that would benefit from this service? Could you benefit from some support? We would love to hear from you.

How? Families can access this service through local referral agencies or directly by calling in on Thursday or contacting us on the  details below.

Margaret – 07840319420 babybank@homestartantrim.org.uk Facebook/AntrimBabyBank

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Why?  To relieve poverty; To redistribute quality resources; To reduce parental stress and improve the lives of children.

Where? Opposite Lynas Foods  in the Castle Mall.

When?     EVERY THURSDAY Morning  session – 10am-12pm  Afternoon session – 1pm -3pm

What to donate?   We take pride in the quality of the items that we pass on to families.

We ask that items for donation would be of the quality you would be proud to give a close friend or family member.

All clothes should be washed before donation and other equipment clean.

How to Donate?

We have a ‘Donations Drop off ‘ opposite the Baby Bank in the mall that is left open during mall opening times and watched by security staff.  Please drop donations off at any time of your choosing. There are trolleys in this unit that can be collected and used to bring items in from the car park .  

If you are donating on a Thursday, why not pop into the Baby Bank and say hello!

Large items such as cots , prams , highchairs, baby bouncers etc. must be complete and in a safe condition.

All fixings must be included!!

Not suitable for donation !

Due to insurance, we cannot pass on baby formula, food, car seats & electricals.

Do not bring items not suitable for young families with children under 5.

Please limit time needed to dispose of unsuitable items.

Donations list: –

• Baby Baths & towels
• Bibs, weaning items , cutlery & cups
• Bottles & feeding pillows
• Hand Breast Pumps
• Changing bags & mats
• Clothes & coats 0 –5 yrs.
• Cots & Moses baskets and linen
• Mattresses ( unused or new only )
• Highchairs & bath seats
• Maternity wear
• Nursing tops and bras
• Play mats/gyms & baby walkers
• Prams, buggies & accessories
• Potties / Toilet seats
• Socks and shoes & welly boots
• Stair gates & baby carriers
• Other useful baby resources  
• DONATIONS OF NAPPIES ,WIPES & TOILETRIES FOR BOTH BABY AND MUM ARE MOST NEEDED AND MUCH APPRECIATED !

Hurray !

We accept toys & books suitable for under 5s !   Items must be complete and in good condition!

PLEASE DO NOT WASTE VALUABLE VOLUNTEER TIME NEEDED TO DISPOSE OF BROKEN TOYS !

                                  Thank you !

Who? This is a volunteer lead project by Home-Start Antrim and is only one of the services we provide as charity!

Thursday is Baby Bank Day !

We welcome any help from others in our community .If you are interested in finding out more  or have any enquiries about volunteering please contact- Margaret – 07840319420  Email: babybank@homestartantrim.org.uk

Your Generosity makes this project possible!