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Closed 13/12/2024

Christmas Toy Appeal 2024

Help bring joy to children in our community this Christmas! The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness, but for many families in our local area, it can be a challenging time.

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Closed 13/12/2024

Family Welfare provides independent counselling, advocacy and community support services to vulnerable people in the Wigan borough. We Care, We Listen, We Support.

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Help Bring Joy to Children in Our Community This Christmas

The holiday season is a time of joy, warmth, and togetherness, but for many families in our local area, it can be a challenging time. With rising living costs and unexpected hardships, many parents are struggling to provide even the basics, let alone a special gift for their children this Christmas.

This year, we are launching a Toy Appeal to bring a smile to the faces of children in need within our community. Our goal is simple: to ensure that every child wakes up on Christmas morning with a gift to open, feeling the magic and joy that this season should bring.

Why your support matters:

For many families supported by family welfare, Christmas can be a reminder of what they cannot provide. But with your help, we can turn it into a moment of joy and hope. A small donation can make a big difference, and here's how:

• £10 could provide a toy or game for a child

• £25 could sponsor a gift for an older child or teenager

• £50 could fill a gift hamper with toys, books, and treats for a family

How the funds will be used:

Every penny raised will go directly towards purchasing new, age-appropriate toys and gifts for children across our community. We are working closely with local businesses, toy shops, and volunteers to stretch every donation as far as possible, ensuring that your generosity has the maximum impact.

Our Vision:

We believe that every child deserves to feel special, loved, and valued, especially during the holiday season. No child should go without a gift to open on Christmas morning, and with your support, we can make this a reality for hundreds of families in our area.

Join us in spreading holiday cheer:

Please consider making a donation, no matter how small, to help us reach our goal. Your contribution will directly support children who need it most, bringing joy and hope to their hearts this Christmas.

If you can't donate, you can still help! Share our page with your friends and family on social media. The more people who know about our Toy Appeal, the more children we can help.

Together, we can make this Christmas one to remember for all the right reasons.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed holiday season!

Donation summary

Total
£710.00
Online
£710.00
Offline
£0.00
Direct
£710.00
Fundraisers
£0.00

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