The Breastfeeding Network has been supporting families in the UK with infant feeding since 1997. To ensure that the support and information we provide continues to be independent we do not accept sponsorship from commercial companies linked to infant feeding. Our activities are funded by grants, subscriptions, donations and fundraising to offer life-changing support to families as they take their precious first steps with their new baby.
Raising money for the BfN is a great way to support our work, meet new friends and to raise awareness about the work we do with families across the UK.
To see what impact your donation could make, read what Maria says about the difference Breastfeeding Network support made to her when her baby, Lucas, arrived.
The support and information from the BfN was much more than I could have imagined. Knowing that if I had any questions or issues I could seek support from people who were able to give me information that enabled me to feel empowered that breastfeeding was best for me and my son helped massively”
There are lots of different ways you can get involved, to help make sure more mums like Maria get the support they need. Our Community Fundraising Pack is full of exciting and innovative ideas to inspire your fundraising activities for BfN and includes top tips and hints on how to plan a successful event.
You can download your copy of the Pack below to get started with your fundraising. If you have any questions about fundraising or collecting donations for the Breastfeeding Network, please get in touch with our Fundraising Team at fundraising@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Community Fundraising Pack
Give as You Live
BfN is registered with Give as you Live, an online cashback site. Getting involved is as simple as registering with the site and shopping as normal then any donations are automatically paid to BfN. It doesn’t cost you a penny more!
We review donations generated every financial year. If we receive a donation that we believe is not in line with the WHO Code, we will donate it on to Samaritans (reg charity no 219432 and SCO40604), a fellow charity whom our services refer callers to. Please direct any questions on this to: comms@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk.
Gift Aid
If you or your individual sponsors are a UK taxpayer BfN can claim 25% on top of any amounts donated. All you need to do is print out and complete this form and send it to our Paisley office or you can fill in the details online here.