Christmas is quickly approaching (scary, I know!) and this year here at Stricklandgate, we want to help all children and young people to have an enjoyable Christmas no matter what their financial situation may be. This is why we have registered to become an official drop off point for 2019’s Mission Christmas campaign.
Mission Christmas was set up by Bauer Media to allow local children to receive brand new gifts to open on Christmas Day no matter what their financial situation. In 2017 alone, the campaign raised enough money and collected enough gifts to distribute over £17.5 million in gifts and cash and helped over 400,000 children locally across the UK.
We are collecting gifts (new & un-wrapped) for children and young people between the ages of 0 and 18 years. The gifts don’t have to be fancy or expensive, they just have to be new and relevant to someone in the age range. We would love for you to drop off any toys or prezzies that you think would be enjoyed!
If you would like to donate but are not sure what we are looking for, I have left a few age appropriate gifts below!
Gift Ideas?
0-3 – Teddies, Musical Toys My First Toys, Rattles Books, Play Mats
3-5 – Cars, Dolls, Jigsaws, Dress Up Items, Playdoh, Colouring Books and Pencils
5-7 – Lego, Art and Craft Sets, Skipping Ropes, Make Your Own Photo Frame, Snow Globe, Jewellery Set, Action Figures, Board Games
7-9 – Footballs, Board Games, Remote Control Toys, Stationary Sets
9-12 – Board Games, Make Up Sets, Nail Varnish
12-18 – Toiletries, Electrical items (Straighteners, mini speakers), Aftershave & perfumes, Jewellery, Puzzles, Make-up, Books, Lunch boxes, Duvet sets, Handbags & backpacks
If you would like to find out more about Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas, follow the link below! https://planetradio.co.uk/cfm/charity/events/mission-christmas-cumbria/