Re-purposing in a Covid safe way
As 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...
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Ronnie
- Apr 23, 2021
- 1 min
Working 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...
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Ronnie
- Mar 27, 2021
- 1 min
Giving is at the heart of what we do
Spirit of Christmas run 3 projects aimed at alleviating poverty and improving a childs educaton and social skills.. This short...
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Ronnie
- Mar 4, 2021
- 1 min
Our 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...
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Ronnie
- Feb 24, 2021
- 1 min
Feed their mind to help them overcome poverty
Reading is the key to unlocking every child’s full potential. It is a crucial skill needed to progress though school and enter into the...
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Ronnie
- Feb 19, 2021
- 1 min
Special delivery for SEND children
The Department for Education stated in a 2019 report that 14.9% of all pupils in the UK have special educational needs (SEN 2109). This...
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Ronnie
- Feb 16, 2021
- 1 min
Brain 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...
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Ronnie
- Feb 10, 2021
- 1 min
Creative Idea from Sewing Masks for Selby
An incredible gesture from Sewing Masks for Selby who have made and donated bags to allow us to keep books and stationery items safe in...
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Ronnie
- Feb 7, 2021
- 1 min
How you can help to alleviate learning poverty in schools
The National Education Union and Child Action Poverty Group produced a report based on a survey of members in April 2018 titled "Child...
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Ronnie
- Feb 5, 2021
- 1 min
Wll 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...
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Ronnie
- Feb 3, 2021
- 1 min
Don'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....
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charlie7421
- Feb 2, 2021
- 1 min
A £2 donation will provide a child with a stationary pack for school
When 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...
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Ronnie
- Feb 1, 2021
- 1 min
Helping Children to learn and play in 2020
We would like to thank everyone who supports this project. We are always looking for ideas on how to obtain more resources to give to...
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Ronnie
- Jan 30, 2021
- 1 min
OUR NEW HOME FOR THE BANANA BOX TOY PROJECT
We 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...
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