The Buddy Fold Away Bag
No child should carry their life in a bin bag
Make a difference, restore dignity, inspire hope
Far too often, children in care are moved from one placement to another with their belongings stuffed into black bin bags.
This isn’t just impractical — it’s deeply damaging.
According to the National Youth Advocacy Service:
- 4 in 5 children in care have had their belongings packed into bin bags
- This reinforces feelings of disposability, instability and worthlessness
The Buddy Fold Away Bag is a dignified, practical, and compassionate alternative to the bin bag — thoughtfully designed for young people in the care system.
Introducing The Buddy Fold Away Bag...always with you
Discreet & Non-Branded
- Protects privacy and avoids stigma
- Looks like a regular bag
Compact
- Folds neatly into a small pouch
- Perfect to store in a drawer or car boot
Spacious
- Large size, expands to 35 litres
- Small enough without highlighting how little a child owns
Durable
- Built to last with long straps and protective side pockets
Water-resistant
- Designed for all weathers to keep items dry
Uplifting message
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"You are awesome...
Strong Brave Loved"
Why it matters
There are currently 107,000 children in the UK care system.
- One child enters care every 15 minutes
- 80% move with bin bags
- 60% lose or damage their belongings
This bag isn’t just for carrying clothes and keepsakes. It’s about carrying dignity, security, and hope.
Sponsor a Buddy Fold Away Bag and make a difference to a child in emergency care
Every bag sponsored helps a child move with dignity and sends the message: “You are not disposable. You are loved.”
100% of the funds raised goes to the cause.
