The Parish Trust · Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly Baby Bank
and Maternity Supplies
Essential clothing, nappies, hygiene items, equipment and maternity essentials for families with children under five — offered with dignity, care and no judgement.
- For children under 5
- Referral by a professional
- Hospital & newborn packs
We are especially short of stair Gate, children's Underwear. Donations of these are very welcome.
Updated 12/11/2026
See what we needHide list
- Urgently needed Stair Gate
- Urgently needed Children's Underwear
Practical help, close to home
What we offer
Our Baby and Maternity Bank provides good-quality essentials for parents and children under five. Everything is free to families who have been referred.
Clothing for under-5s
Coats, hats and everyday outfits for tiny babies right up to 4–5 years.
Nappies and hygiene
Nappies, wipes, shampoo, body wash and nappy cream — the practical essentials.
Baby equipment
Bedding, Moses basket and cot sheets, and small nursery furniture.
Maternity essentials
Maternity and nursing clothing, maternity pads and breast pads.
Hospital Pack
A ready-made pack of essentials for a hospital stay and postnatal care.
Newborn Pack
A complete set of newborn essentials, ready for a new arrival.
Not sure whether we can help? Talk to the Baby Bank team — we would much rather you asked.
Life at the Baby Bank
Inside the Baby Bank
A look at the volunteers, donations and support packages behind our work. Every item is checked, sorted and prepared with care before it reaches a family.
How to get help
Support starts with a referral
Families cannot self-refer to the Baby Bank. A professional who is already supporting you can refer you — it only takes a few minutes.
- 1
Speak to a professional
Your Health Visitor, Social Worker, midwife or another professional involved in your care can assess what your baby needs.
- 2
They make the referral
Referrals are made through our online form by a professional organisation, on your behalf.
- 3
We prepare and arrange collection
We contact the referrer to arrange a suitable time to collect the support package. For safeguarding reasons we cannot deliver to family homes.
Referral partner?
Health visitors, social workers and other professionals can make and manage referrals online.
Our impact
Baby Bank by numbers
A snapshot of the difference made possible by our volunteers, referral partners and donors.
Last year’s figures are still being compiled. We work with 73 referral partner organisations across the network. This work was made possible by local donations and volunteers.
Donations
Turn pre-loved into a fresh start
We are stocked entirely by the kindness of the public and local businesses. Good-quality pre-loved clothing and unopened toiletries make a direct difference to local families.
What we need most right now
Updated 12/11/2026- Urgently needed Stair Gate
- Urgently needed Children's Underwear
Drop off small items
Bring clothing and small items to our collection point during office hours, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–2:00pm.
7 Roundabout CourtBedwas House Industrial Estate
Bedwas, Caerphilly
CF83 8FS
Larger items by arrangement
Please contact us before bringing bouncer chairs, jumperoos, wooden cots, cribs or prams so the team can check space and condition.
Contact the teamWishlist or a gift of money
Can’t donate items? Buy something from our Amazon wishlist, or make a financial donation to the wider work of The Parish Trust.
What we can accept
Choose a category to see what we welcome, what needs a quick call first and what we sadly cannot take.
- Baby and toddler clothing — good quality and unsoiled, from tiny baby to 4–5 years.
- Maternity and nursing clothing — good quality and unsoiled, in all women’s sizes.
- Blankets — good quality and unsoiled. If handmade, please label with the materials used.
- Muslin cloths — good quality and unsoiled.
- Baby toiletries — unopened and unused: wipes, shampoo, body wash and moisturisers. Unperfumed and sensitive products are best.
- Nappy cream — unopened and unused.
- Nappies — any size. An opened pack is fine as long as the nappies are in good condition.
- Maternity toiletries — unopened and unused: shower gel, shampoo and conditioner.
- Maternity pads, breast pads and breastfeeding items — unopened and unused.
- Moses basket and cot sheets — excellent condition only.
- Bottles, dummies and weaning items — unopened and unused only.
- Non-electronic sterilising equipment — unopened Milton tablets or fluids, hot-water or microwave sterilisers.
- Unopened baby milk and food — shared with our CARE Project food bank where needed.
- Unopened washing powder and fabric conditioner — shared with our CARE Project food bank where needed.
Please contact us before dropping these off. The team will check we have space and that the item is in good, safe condition.
- Bouncer chairs and jumperoos
- Wooden cots and cribs
- Prams — in good, working condition
Thank you for thinking of us. For safety and hygiene reasons we are unable to accept these items.
- Cot bumpers and pillows, including sleep pods
- Mattresses for any size basket, crib or cot
- Used bottles and teats
- Used dummies
- Car seats
- Safety and baby gates
- Used underwear for any age — please buy new if you would like to donate
- Bath towels and adult bedding
- Feeding pillows
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Does the referral process work the same as the CARE Project?
No. The CARE Project asks referral partners to sign up and create an account.
The Baby Bank accepts referrals from any professional organisation. Families cannot self-refer, so the first step is always to speak to a professional who knows your situation.
How do people receive the support packages?
In most cases the referrer collects the support package and passes it on to the family. Once we have received the referral, we contact the referrer to arrange a mutually convenient collection time.
If it is not possible for the referring professional or organisation to collect — for example on a hospital ward — please contact us before making the referral so we can work out a solution.
We are not able to deliver directly to the homes of referred families because of safeguarding considerations.
What times is the Baby Bank open?
We do not have fixed opening times because referrals can be made at any time. We will contact the referrer to arrange collection of the support packages at a mutually convenient date and time.
What items can I donate?
The full list is on this page. If the item you want to donate is not listed, please assume we cannot take it. When in doubt, contact the Baby Bank team before bringing anything in.
What condition do items need to be in?
Unless the list says an item must be new and unused, please only donate items you would be happy to receive yourself. We cannot accept anything dirty, mouldy, broken, soiled or damaged.
Can I donate money or buy something from your wishlist?
Yes, and thank you. You can make a financial donation or buy something from our Amazon wishlist. Both make a direct difference to local families.
Still have a question? Contact the Baby Bank team.
Working in partnership with Growbaby Cardiff
The Parish Trust is proud to partner with Growbaby Cardiff to expand support for families in Caerphilly and Cardiff. Together we help make sure families can access essential baby clothing and equipment, whatever their circumstances.
Read the full storyEnquiries
Talk to the Baby Bank team
Whether you are a referral partner, a donor or you just have a question, send us a message and we will get back to you.
- Email
[email protected] - Phone
02921 880 212 — choose option 1 for the office - Find us
7 Roundabout Court, Bedwas House Industrial Estate, Bedwas, Caerphilly, CF83 8FS
More support
Help that fits together
The Parish Trust supports people through several services. You do not need to work out which one to use — start with the Help Hub and we will guide you.
Every donation helps a local family
Whether it’s a bag of clothes, a wishlist gift or a few hours of your time, it all makes a difference.
