Three “Ashley Bears” have gone to new homes this week – these are given to children who have either been neglected or witnessed domestic violence. Sadly this is all too common. These bears are given on a case by case basis through Social Workers, Refuge, Health Visitors etc who know the individual case (and sadly the details) that have affected these children.

A brand new cabin bed has gone to a child who has been through an awful ordeal. We hope the new bed and “Ashley Bear” help you start a new chapter and make you feel safe

Brand new hoover, microwave and ironing board going to help towards making a new home for a mum who has experienced domestic violence

A divan bed and mattress ordered for a young child sleeping on a small piece of foam on the floor. We hope you can now get warm and cosy in your new bed

New divan bed off to a new home – for a boy who has been sleeping in very unsanitary conditions – new bedding also being delivered

Birthday gifts – going to a young man who has been struggling recently – we hope life gets better for you and your family soon. Happy Birthday!!

Gifts for birthdays and new house for communal play room at another refuge

Fourteen “Ashley Bears” off to another refuge to put much needed smiles on faces.

January is a tough month financially for everyone – so far this month we have provided the following – 4 x stairgates, 5 x weekly foodshops, 10 x baby gift bags, 12 x essentials boxes (containing toiletries and cleaning products), cot, mattress & bedding, nappies, baby clothing, blackout blind, pull up pants, birthday gifts x 10, dolls house, school uniform, teenage clothing, clothing to allow a young girl to go for an interview, toiletries, sanitary products, highchair, football kit so a little boy can join in the school club, duvet, pillow, pillowcases and bedding for a girl who is caring for her mother, and currently sleeping on a rug on the floor; and trainers and uniform so a girl can go to school and increase her school attendance. 30 “Ashley” Bears to all the children currently staying at the Refuge. Thank you to everyone for their continued support