Ways to donate to us

How you can help as a business

Making a donation to The Buddy Bag Foundation can be done in many ways. Not only can you donate in monetary terms but by donating items or making them. 

Businesses can donate items for our Buddy Bags in bulk. Our bags contain a variety of items which can be donated. All items must be brand new. Download our factsheet below to find out more about the items we need. 

We are always looking for individuals and companies who are able to donate their professional skills. 

We have not spent a penny of money donated on our operational expenses and 100% of your donations go to the cause.

Make a difference

How you can help as an individual 

Are you a brilliant knitter or are you a whizz with a sewing machine?

For our knitters, you can follow our knitting pattern to knit bears and for our sewing enthusiasts, we have our toiletry bag project. You can follow our patterns for both in our BBF Crafter’s Pack.

All the items made go into the bags for the children.

Whether you want to raise £1 or £1,000, there are hundreds of ways to achieve your target while enjoying yourself at the same time!

Remember, 100% of the funds we raise goes directly to supplying our Buddy Bags.

Make a donation

The Buddy Bag receives most of its funding through donations. 

Making a donation is a simple and direct way to support our work. With our tangible cause – that benefits children in care directly – you can transform the lives of children and actually see where your support goes.

A regular donation is the most effective way you can help the Buddy Bag Foundation to continue with our mission to make a difference to children who are living through a traumatic experience. We use every penny of your donation to help children in their hour need.

We are committed to 100% of the monies raised going into the supply of Buddy Bags. Our administration costs are covered by our founders.

You can make a one-off donation or a regular monthly donation.

A donation is quick and easy to do and payments are taken securely through Just Giving.

Your chance to make a difference to a child in emergency care

£25 supplies a child entering emergency accommodation with their own Buddy Bag. 100% of money donated goes to the cause.

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What's in a Buddy Bag?

Make a difference and change a life.

Items for our Buddy Bags

Bulk products

The Buddy Bag Foundation relies on donations from our corporate sponsor to provide us with items in bulk which go into our Buddy Bags. 

If you are able to supply items in quantity then we would love to hear from you. Click the button below to find out what bulk items we are looking for.

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Knitting bears

Would you like to knit cuddly toys for the Buddy Bag Foundation? We are always on the look out for talented knitters of all ages.

All you have to do is simply download the BBF Crafter’s Pack via the button below and choose your design. Details of where to post your creations are in the pack. 

Download the Buddy Bag Foundation craft packs

Our Craft Packs include patterns for knitting, crochet and sewing. A range of projects for all ages and abilities to help make a difference and have fun at the same time.

BBF Craft pack knitted bears

Give your time and skills

Donate your skills

We are always looking for individuals and companies, such as accountants, printers, lawyers, solicitors and expertise in PR, who are able to donate their skills. 

We have not spent a penny on our operational expenses and 100% of your donations go to the cause.

Donate your time

We rely on our community of supporters to share Buddy Bags story. Without raising awareness & gaining the support of our community this isn’t possible.

If you could help support our charity by sharing the Buddy Bag story with your business or community, please contact us.

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Buy One Gift One

B1G1 Buddy Bag #Iamloved pyjamas and Buddy Bears

Every child deserves to feel loved. For every pair of pyjamas or Buddy Bears you buy, we will give the same back to one of the 48,000 children in the UK who require emergency care every year.

Buddy Bag pyjamas and bear

Supermarket grants and schemes

Many of the supermarkets that you know and love offer community grants and other ways to support charities. 

Tesco community grant

Tesco Community Grants fund thousands of local community projects across the UK, helping to fight holiday hunger, tackle mental health, support young people, host community events and much more.

Asda foundation logo

The Asda Foundation supports small, grass roots organisations in several ways throughout the year and are able to work with a range of organisations and groups on a variety of local community projects. 

John Lewis partners

Every three months, Waitrose shares a donation of £25,000 between three national causes. Waitrose customers get to decide who to help. Applications should be made in your local store.

The Co-op logo

Every time members buy selected Co-op branded products and services, 2p in every pound spent goes to members and they give the same to community organisations and local causes.

Buddy Bears His Soul

Join Buddy on his journey to befriending the bear in the mirror, as he rewrites rules that are not real and redefines the word ‘different’.

Written by Laura Ewers and Illustrated by Claudio Cerri.

100% of the profits from the book go directly to The Buddy Bag Foundation.

Donate while you shop

Sign up for an easy way to fundraise and see your favourite brands donate to the cause.

Easy Fundraising logo

easyfundraising partners with over 7,000 brands who will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice. It won’t cost you any extra. The cost is covered by the brand.

GiveShop App logo

GiveShop is a shopping gateway that serves as a fundraising platform where shoppers can buy consciously, businesses can make a social impact, and groups can fundraise with ease.

Make a difference to a child in emergency care

Make a donation

What's in a Buddy Bag?

100% of money donated goes to the cause.

If you want to donate to us directly, you can pay online or via any Post Office or Lloyds Bank branch to:
Sort code 30-64-10 – Account number: 34186868 – Account name: Buddy Bag Foundation  – Reference: Your name

List for Bulk Product Donations

Here's a list of some of the items which go into our Buddy Bags. If you can supply any of these items in bulk, please get in touch.

  • toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • sponges
  • pyjamas
  • underwear
  • rucksacks
  • books
  • colouring books and pens, crayons


  • If you would like to find out more about how you can help with bulk product donations, then please get in touch.