RonnieMay 20, 20211 minRe-purposing in a Covid safe wayAs a charity we rely heavily on donations of pre-loved toys. We have completed a Covid risk assesmsent and have procdures in place at the...
RonnieApr 23, 20211 minWorking together to feed the body and minds.We are delighted to be working with the Two Rivers Community Pantry in Goole with the Banana Box Toy Project. The foodbank provides...
RonnieMar 27, 20211 minGiving is at the heart of what we doSpirit of Christmas run 3 projects aimed at alleviating poverty and improving a childs educaton and social skills.. This short...
RonnieMar 4, 20211 minOur boxes of toys help to feed a childs mind.With high levels of poverty in the UK (made worse by the pandemic), it is difficult for families to make ends meet. Their priorities will...
RonnieFeb 24, 20211 minFeed their mind to help them overcome povertyReading is the key to unlocking every child’s full potential. It is a crucial skill needed to progress though school and enter into the...
RonnieFeb 19, 20211 minSpecial delivery for SEND childrenThe Department for Education stated in a 2019 report that 14.9% of all pupils in the UK have special educational needs (SEN 2109). This...
RonnieFeb 16, 20211 minBrain Boxes?It is estimated that poverty in the UK may rise to 5 million with the pandemic causing more hardship via job losses and staff being put...
RonnieFeb 10, 20211 minCreative Idea from Sewing Masks for SelbyAn incredible gesture from Sewing Masks for Selby who have made and donated bags to allow us to keep books and stationery items safe in...
RonnieFeb 7, 20211 minHow you can help to alleviate learning poverty in schoolsThe National Education Union and Child Action Poverty Group produced a report based on a survey of members in April 2018 titled "Child...
RonnieFeb 5, 20211 minWll you let go of your Lego?Most toys have an educational element. Lego can help a child's development in the following ways:- It provides tools that develop lateral...
RonnieFeb 3, 20211 minDon't Bin - Donate!Did you know that 28% of families interviewed for a British Heart Foundation Survey in 2019 admitted to discarding good quality toys....
charlie7421Feb 2, 20211 minA £2 donation will provide a child with a stationary pack for schoolWhen we make up our banana boxes of toys we include a stationary pack for children to use at school and do homework with. Each set...
RonnieFeb 1, 20211 minHelping Children to learn and play in 2020We would like to thank everyone who supports this project. We are always looking for ideas on how to obtain more resources to give to...
RonnieJan 30, 20211 minOUR NEW HOME FOR THE BANANA BOX TOY PROJECTWe would like to thank the Abbott's Staith Heritage Trust for allowing us to use part of the Abbott's Staith in Selby town centre for the...