GrowKids Cambridge
GrowKids provides free, and accepts donations of, pre-loved clothes and baby equipment in good condition for ages 0- 10. We also accept clothes and uniforms for primary school children.
At GrowKids we seek to partner with families, to support them as they raise their children.
Families can be signposted to us by agencies, or contact us themselves.
We accept requests regardless of background, income, or faith, from families within Cambridge and surrounding villages.
We can signpost to other agencies for support when appropriate/necessary.
Where can you find us?
GrowKids is based at the Vineyard Centre.
(GF3, Building 2 Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge Campus King's Hedges Road Cambridge, CB4 2HY)
How can I access our GrowKids service?
There are two ways you can access our service:
1. Click and Collect
Please complete the request form below. One of our team will let you know when your clothes bundle has been made up and you can collect it from our base at the Vineyard Centre.
2. Pick your own
Drop-in to our GrowKids venue and pick your own items from our store boxes.
We are open on Friday mornings from 9.30 am- to 12 noon. Free parking is available.
Free drinks are available while you wait and there are toys for babies and preschoolers to play with.
Connect with us!
Mondays - Coffee and Connect
Coffee and Connect is a drop in event for parents carers and children under four. We meet on Mondays at Akeman Street Community Centre, 9.30am - 11.00am (term time only).
Follow GrowKids Cambridge on on Facebook and Instagram for weekly updates.
Wednesdays - Fairbite, Arbury
Register with us and collect nappies at Fairbite on Arbury Court (term time only).
Fridays - GrowKids Drop-in, Vineyard Centre
Join us at the Vineyard Centre, the home of GrowKids, to pick your own items from our store boxes. Free drinks are available while you wait, there are toys for babies and preschoolers to play with and there is free parking.
The Vineyard Centre - Home of GrowKids Cambridge
The Vineyard Centre is the home of GrowKids Cambridge, based at the Allia Future Buisiness Centre (GF3, Building 2 Allia Future Business Centre Cambridge Campus King's Hedges Road Cambridge, CB4 2HY).
Donate items
We accepts donations of clean pre-loved clothes in good condition for ages 0- 11years . We also accept coats, and uniforms for primary school children. We accept unopened packs of nappies and baby wipes.
See what items we accept for donations.
To offer donation items please email us on Growkids@cambridgevineyard.org.uk
Once we have replied to you we can receive donations at the Vineyard Centre Allia future buisiness centre by prior arrangement on a Friday (9.30am - 12.00pm). We may be able to arrange other times if these times are not suitable. Items can also be accepted at scheduled pop-up events.
How can I help and support GrowKids Cambridge?
Volunteer your time
It takes a team of hard working volunteers to help facilitate the work of GrowKids Cambridge.
You could:
a) collect donations
b) host a collection point at your school/church/community centre
To get involved or discuss how we can partner with your organisation, please contact us.
Support us financially
Our work relies on generous donations in both items of clothing and equipment but also financially.
If you would like to give financially please you donate button below.
We also accept Amazon, Tesco and Asda vouchers.