Welcome to children’s storehouse

Children's Storehouse is a social action project run by Plymouth Vineyard Church, supporting families in Plymouth.

We take donations of good quality

toys
books
clothing and shoes

We pass them on to families in need. We also run a weekly stay and play session for families, with a safe space to play and free drinks and snacks for the children.

We rely on charitable funding and the kindness and support of the general public to do this - we do not receive any government funding.

HOW TO:

To receive support from Children’s Storehouse please speak to your health visitor, parent support advisor, social worker, support worker or other health/ welfare professional. Ask them for a referral to Children’s Storehouse
Health and welfare professionals can refer using our referral form - here
If you have good quality children’s toys (no soft toys please), clothes or toddler equipment to donate, contact us here
Please note that we are not able to collect donations.
If you would like to support the project financially, details are here

WHAT WE DO

Children’s Storehouse collects high-quality children’s clothes, shoes and toys — and passes them on to families in need right across Plymouth. In 2025 we supported 543 children from 304 families, distributing a total of over 1,300 items of vital equipment, and bags of clothing and toys.

We also run a “Stay and Play” session every week for referred families, where children and their carers can play and interact in a safe and friendly environment.

HOW IT WORKS

1.REFERRAL MADE

Families are referred by our network of health and welfare professionals across the city.
2.REFERRAL PROCESSED

The referral is received and processed by our Project Lead. All details remain confidential at all times.
3.ITEMS PACKED

The items requested are picked and packed by our Project Lead and the dedicated Volunteer team.
4.COLLECTION

Once the items are ready, we let the referring professional know, and they arrange collection / delivery for the family in need.

Children’s Storehouse is funded by your generous donations, and support from the following funding bodies:

Children’s Storehouse is a Social Action Project of Plymouth Vineyard Church, which is a registered charity (No. 1102919) and company limited by guarantee (No. 4942055)

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