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BlueMermaid96 · 19/10/2019 20:14

Hello! Hope this is okay to post!

I created a group on fb due to recently passing on some clothing to someone in need.
It came to my attention, that not only is there a high demand of food banks, that children’s clothes, toys and essentials are also in high demand. THIS IS NOT A GROUP FOR SELLING ITEMS.
There are many families that struggle with the current economy, just managing to get by and it made me think, how can I help?
So I created this group to help others in need of kids items but also, needing to get rid of kids items. We all know how expensive the basic necessities can be some times, the lack of support for families and children in not just Essex but the UK.

The aim of this group is for people to have a safe place to ask for help with items for free as well as, giving away items for free that are no longer needed. If you’re wanting help, but don’t want to directly post, please do let me know & I can do an anonymous post for you.

I have a 1 year old son, I recently gave away, for free, all of his 9-12 month clothing to a lady in need.
If it’s one item, to a bundle - anything and everything can help another family in need.

Let’s support and help others, even if you’re not in need, it’s nice to pass on items that are no longer needed, to have a new lease of life.

Join us Pass it on! Kids UK🥰💙
Please answer all questions and read the rules when joining🥰💙

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BertieBotts · 19/10/2019 20:16

Not meaning to be rude, but doesn't freegle already fulfil this purpose? There are local baby specific selling/swap groups on FB as well.

BlueMermaid96 · 19/10/2019 21:19

@BertieBotts
Hiya.
Yes, it does in a way.
However we are already at 1.6k members in 4 days, we are also here for a support network, helping those in need and having that friendly face and a place of safety. To which, fregle and other sites do not offer.
Many people have also no car, so cannot pick up items they need - in our group many people have offered to pick up items for those people.

It is a very uplifting and supportive group, rather than just a pick up and go.

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BlueMermaid96 · 19/10/2019 21:21

Also, everything is free. There is no financial gain from this group, purely for the fact that the social economy is crashing alongside the funding to support those in need.

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InsertFunnyUsername · 19/10/2019 21:32

What a great idea OP Smile There can never be enough help for people struggling.

BertieBotts · 19/10/2019 21:55

Oh, great :) well I am glad it is working well!

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