Domestic abuse, a dark shadow that looms over many homes in the UK, sadly remains an underreported crime. Every year, a staggering 48,000 children find themselves thrust into unfamiliar settings, having fled their homes due to violent circumstances.
These brave little souls are often stripped of their belongings, comforts, and a sense of normalcy.
Enter the Buddy Bag Foundation, an initiative that seeks to restore a bit of that lost comfort. The Buddy Bags are a symbol of love, care, and thoughtfulness, tailored to resonate with different age groups and genders. Each bag is packed with essential items, from basic toiletries and clothing to the cheerful Teddy "Buddy" Bear—a soft, cuddly companion aimed to provide solace in an otherwise turbulent world.
Use our editor to write a message for your loved one.
We’ll print your message on the inside of the greetings card so your gift is ready to be given.
Then we’ll call up our favourite postie to hand deliver your impact to your loved one.
Our model’s a little different - we work with impact partners on the ground to keep things transparent and effective. These partners are local community organisations and small charities who can get your impact action done in the most efficient way. And rest easy knowing these partners are thoroughly vetted each year to make sure your impact is truly making a difference.
Now for the best part: seeing your impact in action! About 6-12 months after you send your impact, we’ll pop you (and your recipient if you’ve given us their email) an update. This could include text, images, and videos showing how your thoughtful impact has helped transform lives. Who knew giving could feel so good?