We really appreciate each and every donation but kindly ask that all gifts are new and not gift wrapped. We will be accepting Christmas donations from 13th November 2023, and can be dropped off to us Monday-Wednesday between 10am-2pm. It would be incredibly helpful if we could receive gifts before 6th December 2023, although we can appreciate this seems early, a lot of gifts go through agencies who need time to get them to individual families before the big day. We will give gifts to people of all ages from newborn baby right through to elderly.
We would be especially grateful for the following:
• Gift vouchers are particularly helpful (eg high street or local vouchers, Love2Shop, Boots, Argos or supermarket vouchers)
• Sweets / chocolate / boxes of biscuits / selection boxes
Toddler gifts (2-3 years)
Tactile books, dolls, jigsaws, games such as orchard games, stacking or shape sorting gifts
Age 7-11
• Such as Lego, trivia games, socks, keyring
• Books – e.g. Tom Gates
• Crafting kits
• Top Trumps
• ‘Uno’ game or similar
• Hot water bottles, Mugs, Puzzle books, Quizzes , Family games
• Sensory and calming gifts fluffy, scented or fidget toys
Teens
• Bath and body gifts – e.g. body sprays, / shower gel sets,
• Nail varnish or hand cream
• Pretty stationary such as notebooks, journals or mindful colouring
• Footballs
• Games, Lego or trivia cards
• Hot water bottle (with cover)
Gifts for adults
• Mugs
• Mens scarves and gloves
• Jigsaws less than 500 pieces
• Family games
• Small (shop bought) gift or food hamper
• Socks
• Hot water bottle
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept the following:
• Anything that is used, opened or in poor condition
• Clothing
• ‘freebies’ or miniature travel size products, loose sweets
• Mismatched sets
• Large items e.g. toy pushchairs, skateboards, big vehicles etc