In 2023, Treasure Chest Breastfeeding Group received funding from the Ways to Wellbeing Small Grants Fund to deliver a weekly breastfeeding group and a limited number of individual appointments with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC – a breastfeeding professional). This service operated for 26 weeks from January to July 2023 at Clifton Children’s Centre in York. Each week an IBCLC was present at the group, supported by volunteer Peer Supporters when available. The group was located in Clifton with the intention of targeting support at disadvantaged families. Clifton has comparatively low rates of breastfeeding and high levels of deprivation. A total of 79 families made 120 attendances at the breastfeeding group and 23 individual consultations were carried out with 22 families.

The project evaluation comprised an online survey of parents who had attended the group, five case study interviews, and a group interview with the IBCLCs involved.

A report containing the evaluation findings, including a three-page summary, can be downloaded and read here: