Following the success of our ‘Bed for Every Child’ campaign over the last two years, we are relaunching the programme to ensure each child across the borough has a bed of their very own. Recent figures, according to End Child Poverty, revealed a shocking 20 per cent of children in Bromley live in poverty.  Sadly, we regularly hear from our referrers about families where children do not have a bed of their own – instead, they are sleeping on the floor, the sofa, or sharing a bed with another family member. We believe every child is entitled to a bed of their own – a comfortable, functional bed with clean, warm bedding.  Giving a child their own bed increases the... Read More

We are always so grateful for the help our fantastic local supporters provide, through their donations and fundraising. Through the support we get, we are in a position to be able to provide essential items for families in financial hardship across the borough of Bromley. At present, we receive referrals for these families from a range of local professionals, such as social workers, teachers, midwives, refuge officers and health visitors. We would love to make more organisations and individuals aware of the work we do and the support we are able to provide for the families with whom they work. This is where you come in! We are looking for local supporters to help us spread the word about Bromley... Read More

It’s great to get feedback from people about what we are doing at BBB, and how lovely to receive the following text from someone who is donating some items: “Breaks my heart to think of Bromley peeps without clothes or nappies when I have a mild eBay addiction and a happy boy. You are doing a great job.” We couldn’t do it without all our lovely supporters! The only reason why BBB works is because we have access to a network of local parents who donate items that the poorest members of our community need. I know that some of you have gone out and bought things that we have asked for on the Facebook group and on Twitter. Many of you bring... Read More