The BAB Team

Baby Aid Birmingham was founded by Birmingham residents, Nicky Brennan & David Barker.

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Nicky is the Victims Commissioner for the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, as well as a councillor for Birmingham City Council, representing the Sparkhill ward. A single mother of three, Nicky brings a wealth of parenting experience. Having had her first child at 16, she has spent most of her career in the charity sector, supporting women fleeing domestic abuse and in the criminal justice system. Most recently winning an award from the Aston Villa Foundation for her work with Baby Aid Birmingham.

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David is a councillor for Birmingham City Council, representing Brandwood and Kings Heath ward. Before setting up Baby Aid Birmingham, David had spent five years working with food banks across the West Midlands. This hands-on experience of working with people in crisis has given him a deep understanding of impact of poverty and the lack of provision for families with young children. David had also worked in schools, as a journalist, and as a political campaign manager.