Donations

All you need to know about donating to us

All the items we give out are gifts, from one family to another. We couldn’t do what we do without your amazing donations of great quality items for expectant mums, babies and children. The effort you make to clean and sort your donations before bringing them to us makes a HUGE difference, so thank you for taking the time to do this.

Most needed items wish list

Please note: We only accept items on our list,

ItemDescriptionRequirements
Nappies, wipes and toiletriesNappies size 3-5+, nappy cream, shampoo, body wash, toothbrush & toothpaste (0-5 yrs)Must be unopened, in sealed packets, pots or bottles. Must be in date. No reusable nappies please.
Cots, cot beds and moses basketsMoses baskets without used mattress. Cots and cot beds without used mattressMust be sturdy, intact with all screws and parts required to assemble safely. Please include assembly manual (please download online if missing). No used mattresses.
HighchairsHighchairs/ seats with original strapsMust be in very good condition, including the original straps. Must be clean and free from stains.
Winter clothes & coatsNewborn to 5 yearsMust not be dirty, unwashed, overly worn, stained, torn, marked with paint/ pen. No dressing up costumes.
ShoesSize 1 to 13(C)Must not be broken or overly worn

Other Items we can use

Please note: We only accept items on our list,

ItemDescriptionRequirements
Buggies, prams and pushchairs/ strollersSuitable from birth and/ or up to 5 yearsMust have functioning brakes and all necessary parts to use safely. Please include manual (please download online if missing). Must be clean and in good, usable condition.
Welly boots, crocs and sandalsSize 1 to 13(C)Must not be broken or overly worn
Sleeping bags & nightwearNewborn to 5 yearsMust not be dirty, unwashed, overly worn, stained or torn
MuslinsMust not be dirty, unwashed, overly worn, stained or torn
Blankets & beddingSuitable for moses baskets, cots and cot beds.Must not be dirty, unwashed, overly worn, stained or torn
Changing matsMust not be dirty, unwashed, overly worn, stained or torn
Changing bagsMust not be broken, stained or torn
Baby slingsSuitable from birth and/ or up to 5 yearsMust not be broken or or have missing parts. Please include manual (please download online if missing).
Bouncy chairsSuitable from birth and/ or up to 5 yearsMust not be broken or or have missing parts
Safety gatesPressure fit or wall fix gatesMust be sturdy, intact with all screws and parts required to assemble safely. Please include assembly manual (please download online if missing).

Where to donate

We are sorry but we are currently unable to pick up donations.

There are two locations in the Harlow area where you can make your donations. We only accept donations at the times listed, so please do not attempt to donate outside of these times.

Bump-to-five Office and Store House
UNIT 8 Housham Hall Farm
Harlow Road, Matching Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM17 0PB

Opening times for donations
Monday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm

Contact
Fernanda – Project Manager (Bump-to-five)
Tel: 01279 351 309
Email: bumptofive@mrct.org.uk

St Paul’s Church, Harlow
College Square, Town Centre
Harlow, Essex
CM20 1LS

Please note this is temporarily operating from the former BHS store in the Harvey Centre via the rear entrance.

Behind St. Paul’s Church there is a walkway that leads to the Harlow Library, the entrance to our donation point is before the library on the left. You will see signs for the Foodbank and Bounty Club outside the door.

Click here for a sketch of that if you can’t picture it.

Opening times for donations
Monday 10.00am – 1:00pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 1:00pm
Wednesday 10.00am – 1:00pm
Thursday 10.00am – 1:00pm
Friday 10.00am – 1:00pm

Contact
Fernanda – Project Manager (Bump-to-five)
Tel: 01279 351 309
Email: bumptofive@mrct.org.uk

Corporate or Large Donations

If you need help to make a large donation, please contact Fernanda, Bump-to-five Project Manager, to discuss whether your items can be collected.

Contact
Fernanda – Project Manager (Bump-to-five)
Tel: 01279 351 309
Email: bumptofive@mrct.org.uk

We are very happy to receive gifted donations from businesses big and small!

If you have products that could be given to help our families, or if you would like to purchase products for families in need, please get in touch. Send us an email at bumptofive@mrct.org.uk, by phone  on 01279 724515 or send us a message on Facebook.

We will be sure to give you and your business recognition on our social media pages.