WDH helps Pontefract mum to grow baby business

Karen Bingle, 31, fell in love with Baby Sensory classes after attending them with her own son Ezra. The classes help babies from birth to 13 months learn new skills through their senses. It also helps parents bond with their babies and meet new friends.

Karen started her business two years ago by hosting classes in hired event spaces, which meant she had to set up and pack away her equipment after each class. As demand grew, she needed a new place to call home for her business which is when she enquired about 11-13 High Street in Ferrybridge, a commercial property owned by WDH.

With the support of WDH, the unit has been completely refitted to be the perfect space for Karen’s classes.

Karen said: “I looked at the unit a few years ago when I started out but I wasn’t in a position to take that step yet. I have passed it many times since then and always dreamed about running my business from there. From enquiry to now, WDH has been great to work with. The work on the unit has been high quality and the team has been really responsive.

“I wanted to create a career that I was passionate about and help other parents have beautiful memories with their babies. I hope with this new unit that we can become a central hub for the community where families can come together. My next goal is to expand the classes we offer and to create a space for those important moments - like first birthday parties!”

Vicci Gibbons, Property Manager at WDH, added, “We are so pleased to support another small business as it continues to grow. It’s great to see that Ferrybridge High Street is now full of shops for the local community to enjoy. I can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for Karen and Baby Sensory!”