Welcome to KidsBank
Chester
We collect new and pre-loved items for babies and children, including clothing, baby equipment, toiletries, nappies and books, to re-gift to local families in need of support.
PLEASE NOTE
Our Chester Hub will close at 12.30pm on Friday 16th October.
We will re-open with our usual opening hours on Monday 19th October.
We're Hiring!
Referrals Manager
This is an exciting opportunity to support our Hub Managers, in the effective and efficient day-to-day running of our KidsBank Hubs.
We are seeking a gifted Referrals Manager – a competent administrator and an enthusiastic, proactive and committed person. You will have excellent communication skills, and share our heart for community and our belief that every child deserves the best start in life.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th October with interviews taking place the week commencing Monday 19th October.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to Dee Denton, CEO
[email protected]
1 in 3
(31%) children in the UK are living in poverty
items gifted to KidsBank families to date
8,164
referrals processed by our team to date
KidsBank is a faith-based registered charity (No. 1190234) working across Flintshire and Cheshire West & Chester from our two dedicated Hubs.
Founded with the mission to alleviate the impact of childhood poverty, we provide practical help as quickly as possible.
We provide high-quality new and pre-loved essential items to families with children aged 0-12, including clothing, toiletries, baby equipment and books. The families we support are facing a range of challenges, including homelessness, financial hardship and domestic abuse.
We support families across Cheshire West & Chester and Flintshire from our two dedicated Hubs
Chester Hub
Supporting families across Cheshire West & Chester
21-23 Garden Lane,
Chester,
CH1 4EU
07305 019699
Flintshire Hub
Supporting families across Flintshire
Unit 4 Daniel’s Court,
Gas Lane, Mold
CH7 1UR
07960 645215
Referrals
Support can be accessed as follows:
- Self Referral: Families can request clothing, toiletries, nappies, and baby feeding items via our General Self Referral Form, using the link below.
- Professional Referral: Professionals, including midwives, health visitors, social care workers, teachers, housing officers and other organisations working directly with a family, can refer families for support with a wider range of items including sleep equipment, prams and safety equipment. Please click the General Professional Referral Form link below.
- Additional Support: We also provide support with School Uniform and Christmas gifts. Links are available below when these referrals are open. Please follow our socials for up to date information for when we open these referrals.
General Professional Referral
Refer a Family
General Professional Referral
Refer a Family
How You Can Support Us
It is only with the support from our wonderful local community that we can do what we do! There are many ways you can help.
Latest News from our Chester Hub
KidsBank CEO Publishes Children’s Book Nettle Noo, With Half of All Profits Supporting the Charity
KidsBank is delighted to announce the publication of Nettle Noo, a new children’s picture book written by the charity’s own Chief Executive. The rhyming story
KidsBank Flintshire Hub Celebrates First Birthday
The Mold hub has gifted over 25,000 donated items to local families, and is now looking for more volunteers and drivers as it prepares to
KidsBank Chester Gifts More Than Half a Million Items
Since it began in May 2019, KidsBank Chester has gifted more than half a million essential items to children and families in need. By the
Our Supporters
We wish to thank our grant funders and donors who have enabled the ongoing operations of our Chester Hub.