HOUSEBUILDER David Wilson Homes has donated £300 to Early Essentials Warrington to support local families.
The money will be used to support Early Essentials Warrington’s baby bank stock.
Early Essentials Warrington was set up in 2016, initially focusing on hyperlocal support with contributions to 220 families in the first seven years. Since a change in leadership in 2022, the charity cover was expanded to encompass all of Warrington, with the number of families supported having now increased to almost 600.
The charity works closely with professionals to help vulnerable expectant mums in a time of need. It relies solely on donations from the community, financial support from businesses and fundraising to help cover additional costs. The funding it receives helps provide new baskets and mattresses, toiletries and other key items, with pre-loved items also welcome as donations, provided they are in good condition.
Cal Chambers, manager at Early Essentials Warrington said: “We can’t thank David Wilson Homes enough for this wonderful donation. This generous contribution will help provide the essential items for mums and babies during a difficult time, enabling us to mix preloved with new items to help them on their new journey together.”
Barratt Redrow – the parent company of David Wilson Homes – has now supported dozens of baby banks across the country as part of its partnership with the Baby Bank Alliance, which supports the UK’s 400+ baby banks, including Early Essentials Warrington, with David Wilson Homes North West also being based in the town.
Dani Adams, executive lead of the Baby Bank Alliance, said: “We are so grateful for the ongoing support from Barratt Redrow, helping us to support baby banks across the UK.
“This donation from David Wilson Homes North West to Early Essentials Warrington baby bank is an example of the partnership working at local level too, which we are thrilled to see. Demand for baby banks has never been higher and they rely on funding to continue their vital work supporting the families who need it most.”
Claire Jarvis, managing director at David Wilson Homes North West, said: “Early Essentials Warrington is a lifeline for many families in Warrington and Cheshire and a lot of people rely on its excellent services.
“We hope our contribution helps to support its work and alleviate some of the pressure in the short-term so it can continue to support families during a difficult time, and we are delighted to see a number of baby banks are being supported with similar donations throughout the country.”
