Nearly 80 Richmond venues join breastfeeding welcome scheme
5 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Close to 80 businesses and organisations across Richmond upon Thames have now signed up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme, pledging to provide a safe and welcoming environment for nursing parents. The milestone coincides with World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from 1 to 7 August 2026.
Participating venues range from hairdressers, shops and cafés to libraries, GP practices, community centres and museums — anywhere open to the public is eligible. The idea is straightforward: member venues signal that feeding parents are genuinely welcome, not merely tolerated, making it easier to get around the borough with a baby.
Joining the scheme is free, and the council is encouraging any publicly accessible premises that haven't yet signed up to do so. There's no complex accreditation process — venues simply commit to offering a supportive space.
For parents, the scheme offers a practical way to identify where to head if they need a comfortable spot while out in the borough. Full details and sign-up information are on the Richmond Council website.