If we solve early years, we don't just solve one of society's problems, we solve them all.
🌱 Why Babyzone Matters
90% of a child’s brain develops by age 5.
But too many families miss out on support in those crucial years.
Babyzone is a free, local space where babies play, parents connect and early development flourishes.
Weekly visits build school readiness, confidence and community.
The earlier we invest, the greater the impact - for children, families and society.
The Vision
10,000 additional families supported every year
10 new Babyzones funded
ÂŁ1.2 million raised annually through monthly giving
A stronger society built from the start
Your Impact
£10 a month = One child’s weekly Babyzone visits for a full year
How We’ll Use the Money
Create and sustain warm, welcoming Babyzones in low-income communities
Provide high-quality evidence-based classes free of charge - to enable parent-child learning, bonding and play
Be the hub where local parents can access everything they need, under one roof
Train and support staff to deliver responsive, relational support
Measure and share impact to improve systems change in early years
Why It Works – The Evidence
Sure Start centres delivered ÂŁ2+ in public benefit per ÂŁ1 spent
Early years investment generates up to ÂŁ13 return per ÂŁ1
Deloitte/Royal Foundation study estimates ÂŁ45.5bn/year UK gain
Children who attend high-quality early years settings are more likely to succeed in school, work and life
🤝 Why Monthly Giving?
It’s sustainable: helps us plan and scale with confidence
It’s simple: set up once, support all year
It’s powerful: creates a ripple effect for generations
The ability to attend a free parent group that allows me access to other parents, care providers and even specialist community help and advice was amazing. But more importantly, my daughter got to meet other adults, children and make friends of her own and enjoy being a toddler - something that she couldn't do beforehand.
For a parent to be isolated with no support… is scary. Babyzone allowed me to become whole again… I am in a better state of mind to cope, and it is in no small part thanks to the staff and facilities provided by Babyzone.
Want to give in another way, or learn more about the campaign? Email hello@babyzone.org.uk.
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