Lincolnshire County Council are proud to be able to support a new community project led by Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire.
The Baby Bliss Baby Bank – a new community project supporting families with young children while tackling local waste.
The Baby Bliss Baby Bank aims to provide essential baby items for children aged 0–3 years, helping families facing financial hardship. From prams and clothing to toys and baby baths, donated items will be rehomed with families who need them most.
“There’s a real gap in our area – there are currently no baby banks in Boston or Sleaford,” said a spokesperson for Citizens Advice Mid Lincolnshire. “With over 1,200 local families seeking support for children last year, this initiative is both timely and essential.”
Donations can be dropped off at Tattershall Household Waste Recycling Centre, LN4 4PD, from Friday to Tuesday, between 9am and 3.50pm. The following clean and good-quality items are urgently needed:
- Buggies/prams (not with car seats)
- Highchairs
- Baby baths
- Moses baskets (no mattresses)
- Baby walkers
- Baby books
- Toys (ages 0–3)
- Clothes (ages 0–3)
As well as tackling child poverty, Baby Bliss also aims to reduce unnecessary waste by encouraging the reuse of items that would otherwise end up going for incineration.
Cllr Danny Brookes, executive member for environment at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Lincolnshire County Council is proud to support initiatives like the Baby Bliss Bank, which not only provide vital support to families with young children but also promote sustainability through reduce, reuse, and recycle principles. By giving baby items a second life, this project helps protect our environment while building a stronger, more caring community.”
In addition to donated items, families accessing the baby bank can benefit from wraparound support including advice on benefits, debts, and grants – helping to address the root causes of hardship.