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Sun, 27 Sep 2026

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 Baby bank's urgent appeal as demand for help grows

The founder of Leeds Baby Bank says the charity has seen a "massive" increase in referrals recently.

* Leeds Baby Bank, a charity that provides essentials to struggling families, has seen a "massive increase" in referrals since June and urgently needs more donations.
* The charity has helped 550 families in Leeds since June and is expecting numbers to rise as winter looms.
* Founder Chantal Nogbou says the charity sees many families who are working but struggling to manage bills due to rising energy and fuel prices.
* According to government statistics, 27% of children in Yorkshire and Humber region live in relative low-income families, making it a joint highest proportion in the country.
* Leeds Baby Bank needs to raise £60,000 for new premises and is calling on the community to make donations of items and money to help keep up with demand.