Registered Charity
About us
Who we are
Pelican Parcels (PP) works in Brighton & Hove to recycle pre-loved essential items for babies and primary school aged children. We take them from families who no longer need them and give them to those who do. We are the only baby bank in the city.
In 5 years, we have supported over 20,000 children aged 0-12 as well as pregnant mothers, reflecting the high level of need and deprivation in our city.
Our vision is a community in which families and carers have the essentials they need for their babes and children.
Our culture and values
Our values and guiding principles
- Pelican Parcels exists to provide clothing, equipment and sundries as required to families/carers who might otherwise not be able to afford these items.
- Pelican Parcels believes strongly both in the importance of recycling of items for children, and of the need to help those families/carers who are facing financial hardship in providing for their children.
- Pelican Parcels wants recipients of support to feel valued; parcels are made “with love” and with huge care and attention.
- Pelican Parcels will work with and support existing local health and community professionals and will not duplicate but add value to their work.
- Pelican Parcels will ensure that the criteria for recipient eligibility is determined by the professionals making a referral and not by us.
- Pelican Parcels will ensure that all goods donated are of good quality, in working condition, and adhere to appropriate safety standards.
- Pelican Parcels has no political or religious affiliations and simply wants to see essential items distributed to those in need, recycled wherever possible, and used in the community by those who need them most.
- Pelican Parcels is committed to equal opportunities principles in:
- Designing and delivering its services
- Recruiting and developing staff and volunteers
- Recruiting and developing Trustees
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer committed to actively promoting and implementing equality of opportunity in all that we do. We value diversity and treat everyone fairly and equally. We ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
