How to help poor kids?

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Hi, after a bit of Spring cleaning I noticed I had quite a few bits and pieces of children's clothes. These were bought in deals, etc.., as gifts and safely secured away. However, for one reason or another not given. The clothes are all brand new and unworn obviously.

Excuse the ignorance, however, if I would like to donate these to poor kiddies or new mums etc.., how is the best way to do?

I actually think I might continue this and give when I can ie: when I'm buying a new baby or friend's child a gift or clothing, I'll buy two if a good deal and pop one away for a donation.

Not sure if just putting into a clothing bin or handing into a charity store is best. Maybe giving to a church or fostering centre?

I just don't like the thought of babies or children going without. Not sure if it would make a big difference or not, however, I guess it may with some families.

Thanks for all info.

ziggy2004

How about contacting Woman's aid to see if they are accepting donations locally? Families often arrive at shelters with very little and clothes and other things can make a huge difference.

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ziggy2004 wrote: »

How about contacting Woman's aid to see if they are accepting donations locally? Families often arrive at shelters with very little and clothes and other things can make a huge difference.

Thanks ziggy, I take it I would just google women's aid and my city? Again, excuse the ignorance, I've been extremely fortunate enough to never have to use a woman's aid centre, although did grow up pretty much dirt poor.

Mojisola

Women's Aid - https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ - or Home Start - https://www.home-start.org.uk/ - will pass them on to children in need.

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Mojisola wrote: »

Women's Aid - www.womensaid.org.uk/ - or Home Start - www.home-start.org.uk/ - will pass them on to children in need.

Thanks for the links, will look into it. Cheers

meritaten

you could also look on the Charities threads on here, I know that some were asking for donations for childrens/babies clothes etc for children in places like Afghanistan?

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meritaten wrote: »

you could also look on the Charities threads on here, I know that some were asking for donations for childrens/babies clothes etc for children in places like Afghanistan?

great idea, will do a search.

Thanks all for your advice... and for not ridiculing me, just so ignorant in the 'how' of donating. I guess something really to be thankful for.

cheers all

marisco_2

You could contact organisations like Refuge or Womens Aid. They often come into contact with families, leaving desperate situations, that would be greatful for those items.

You could also contact Surestart places and see if they know of people who would benefit.

Charity shops are always a good idea. Many people use those. I think it is lovely that you are thinking of others like this. Good on you, your post has made me smile.

bylromarha

We have a charity in our city, run by a group of churches, which support lower income families by feeding them and clothing them. They have a Specific baby service where they donate baby goods to needy families, not just clothes, but 2nd hand equipment.

Maybe something like that in your town/city?

Mrs_Imp

Also try the Red Cross. In our area they have a camper van that attends house fires and provides somewhere warm and dry for the families, as well as clothing, nappies, food etc.

delain

Children's services here will accept donated clothes/bedding and give them directly to local families who need them.