Make a Child's Christmas Special:Donate Your Unwanted Toys Today ??
Sheelagh Connelly
Office & Marketing Manager | Creative | #DE&I, Mental Health Advocate | Generative AI
As we start counting down the days to Christmas, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement of the holidays. But before we get to the wrapping, shopping, and festivities, there's something important you can do to help others.
If your children have outgrown their toys and they’re gathering dust in cupboards now is the perfect time to donate them. Why wait until after Christmas when they could make a child’s Christmas special this year?
Charity shops across the UK are currently looking for toys to help families with limited budgets. These shops are a lifeline for many who want to give their children gifts but may not have the means to buy new ones. The truth is, people are already on the hunt for pre-loved toys to wrap and place under the tree. Here's where you come in:
1. Look in your cupboards now – Instead of waiting until after Christmas, take a moment to see what you can donate today.
2. Help families who need it most – Your donation could be the reason a child wakes up to a special gift on Christmas morning.
If you don’t have children, you can still make a difference! Many charities like Action for Children and The Salvation Army have Secret Santa gift options where you can donate directly and bring joy to children in need.
1. Action for Children – Secret Santa Appeal
This appeal helps provide Christmas gifts for vulnerable children across the UK.
2. The Salvation Army – Christmas Present Appeal
They collect new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children who might not otherwise receive anything at Christmas.
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3. Barnardo's
Barnardo’s supports children across the UK, focusing on improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
GOSH works to fund lifesaving treatments for seriously ill children in the UK.
5. Samaritan's Purse – Operation Christmas Child
This initiative delivers shoeboxes filled with gifts to children in need around the world during the festive season.
Let’s work together to make sure that every child experiences the magic of Christmas ??
?? Act now—donate today and make a real difference this holiday season! ??
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