Baby Bank Alliance Impact Report 2024

Across the UK, baby banks are stepping up as more families fall into hardship. In 2024, they supported an estimated 220,000 families. Together, they distributed over 3.5 million essential items¹ — from nappies and prams to books and cots. 

But behind this powerful story of community support lies a growing crisis. With 4.5 million children now living in poverty², demand is rising faster than baby banks can respond. 

180 baby banks submitted their 2024 data to the Baby Bank Alliance. This gives us the clearest picture yet of the sector’s scale, impact and strain. Shockingly, 65% of baby banks say they are turning families away. Not because they want to, but because they simply don’t have enough items or funding.

With over 400 baby banks operating across the UK, this second Impact Report captures the story of around half of the sector. It shows progress from last year and underlines that the true national impact is even greater. 

Key takeaways from 2024

Baby banks urgently need:

• Sustainable funding to meet rising demand
• A secure supply of essential items
• Greater public and political awareness of their role
• Partners who will stand alongside them in support of families

The Baby Bank Alliance exists to support, connect and champion baby banks. This report brings their voices together, showing both the scale of the challenge and the power of collective action.

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Partnerships

Baby banks cannot meet this rising demand alone. If you would like to explore how your organisation can partner with the Baby Bank Alliance — supporting families, strengthening communities, and scaling the impact of baby banks across the UK — contact us at [email protected].  

Further Information

For detailed information, access to full datasets, or media enquiries about the 2024 Impact Report, please contact our team: [email protected].