We currently provide 6 CUBs:
Toddler
(Ages 0-3 & 3-6)
Small backpack
Blanket & toddler safe soft toy
Toothpaste & toothbrush (age appropriate)
‘Head-to-toe’ hair & body wash with sponge
Bath toy
Brush or comb
Colouring book
Crayons
Sensory book (0-3) or National Book Token (£7.50)
Junior
(Ages 6 – 10)
Large backpack
Blanket & soft toy
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Shampoo, conditioner & shower gel
Brush or comb
Drawing pad or colouring book
Felt pens or colouring pencils
National Book Token (£7.50)
Stress toy
Teen
(Ages 11 & Over)
Large backpack
Blanket & soft toy
Toothpaste & toothbrush
Shampoo, conditioner & shower gel
Roll-on deodorant & sanitary pack (female)
Brush or comb
Puzzle / activity book & pen set
National Book Token (£7.50)
Stress toy
Junior and teen CUBs come in male and female; the toddler CUBs are gender neutral.
We fundraise for the backpacks and then anyone can ‘adopt a CUB’ which involves taking a backpack and filling it using a content list which has been approved by Children Services; although the content is standard and items must be new to preserve the dignity of the recipient, our adopters have the autonomy to choose brands and retailers.
The average cost of a bag and all contents is £30.
Completed CUBs are delivered to Children Services and are then placed with children as they transition into care.