In December 2015, Paul Irwin attended a Salvation Army service in Aylesbury on behalf of the former Buckinghamshire County Council (now Buckinghamshire Council), to receive toys the Aylesbury congregation had collected for Buckinghamshire children in crisis.

Paul was so inspired by the wonderful service and the amount of gifts given by local people, that he organised a similar collection within the Council amongst its staff and councillors.

That first year we collected more than 1,000 presents from staff and friends, which inspired us to make it an annual Council event. This has grown each year since and the total number of presents donated in December 2019 reached 3,000.

In 2021 the Inspire Bucks charity was born, which would allow us to do more throughout the year – not just at Christmas and on birthdays - to help children, young people and families going through struggling times.

Last year we supported over 4,000 of Bucks most vulnerable Children and young adults and this year we think that number will increase.

We are looking to raise £10,000 again this year through out just giving page with your support.

Every penny you donate will go directly to the young person, please help us to help them.