Staff at Commsave Credit Union raised over £600 for Baby Basics Northampton throughout 2025, supporting the local charity’s vital work helping vulnerable families across the county.

Baby Basics Northampton was selected as Commsave’s Charity of the Year for 2025, with staff organising fundraising activities throughout the year to support the volunteer-led organisation that provides essential resources to new mothers and families struggling to meet the financial and practical challenges of looking after a new baby.

Fundraising efforts included bake sales, raffles, dress down days and various other activities organised by dedicated staff members throughout the year. The amount raised was then match funded by the Commsave Community Fund to total over £1200.

Baby Basics Northampton has to date provided over 3,400 families with vital items, including moses basket starter packs filled with essentials for a baby’s first three months. These packs not only ensure a safe place for newborns to sleep but are also designed to promote bonding, reduce stress, and help tackle hygiene poverty.

Sabrina Oakey, CEO and Co-Founder at Baby Basics Northampton, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Commsave for choosing us as their Charity of the Year for 2025. The support we’ve received has been truly transformative for a small local charity like ours, allowing us to expand our reach and provide essential resources to more families in need.

“Each year, our referral numbers continue to grow, reflecting the increasing need in our community. With the devastating reality that even one night without a safe place to sleep can be fatal for a newborn, our mission has never been more urgent. The partnership with Commsave has enabled us to make an even greater impact, and we are deeply thankful to everyone who contributed throughout the year.”

Working alongside the NHS and other local organisations, Baby Basics Northampton now supports one in 16 babies born in the county.

Caitlin Connelly, Senior Business Development & Communications Administrator at Commsave, said: “At Commsave, we are committed to supporting causes that make a real difference in our communities. Baby Basics Northampton plays a crucial role in ensuring vulnerable families receive the support they need during one of the most important times in their lives. I’m incredibly proud of our staff who embraced this partnership and worked hard throughout the year to raise funds for such a worthy cause.”

In addition to selecting a Charity of the Year, the Commsave Community Fund has donated over £150,000 to charities and causes since its launch in August 2022. Funded through a monthly lottery, the initiative has supported food banks, disability charities, school libraries, children’s organisations and many more not for profit UK based organisations.

Commsave will announce its Charity of the Year for 2026 later this month.

For more information about Commsave Credit Union and how to join, visit www.commsave.co.uk

For more information about Baby Basics visit https://babybasicsnorthampton.org.uk/