Little Village, a charity which helps babies and young children living in poverty across London, said nearly three-quarters (71%) of the parents it supports are struggling to afford basic winter essentials such as coats and waterproof shoes.It came as the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced £93,000 in funding to support Little Village's appeal to collect and distribute winter essentials.Little Village said the funding would allow its sites in Brent, Camden and Tooting to open later on some we

Little Village, a charity which helps babies and young children living in poverty across London, said nearly three-quarters (71%) of the parents it supports are struggling to afford basic winter essentials such as coats and waterproof shoes.It came as the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced £93,000 in funding to support Little Village's appeal to collect and distribute winter essentials.Little Village said the funding would allow its sites in Brent, Camden and Tooting to open later on some weekdays and Saturdays.