FAQs

Little Stars is a Shropshire-based children’s charity providing essential support – baby bundles, school packs, emergency items – to families experiencing hardship.

Health professionals and referral agencies identify families in need; we then prepare tailored bundles of nappies, clothing, cots, toiletries and more for them to collect or receive.

Referrals must come from professionals – midwives, social workers, health visitors, school staff or partner charities – not from individuals themselves.

We aim to respond within 48 hours and deliver or arrange collection within 14 days – or sooner if it’s an emergency.

Yes. Referral partners can request additional support for families facing ongoing need, and we review each situation carefully.

Most items are pre-loved but carefully checked; however, safety-critical items like stairgates, cot and moses basket mattresses are always brand new.

Our shop offers gently used baby and children’s items at low cost – and profits fund our charity work, while offering families who may not need a referral but good quality children’s clothing at affordable prices.

A Christmas campaign providing new wrapped gifts to children aged 0–17, based on referrals, ensuring every child wakes up to something special at Christmas.

Donations are collected from late October to early December, then gifts are sorted, wrapped, and distributed in early December.

This campaign provides school uniforms, bags, stationery and shoes to help children start school with confidence and pride.

This campaign supplies clothing and toiletries for children aged 2–18, ensuring older kids are not overlooked as needs change.