Our charity provides for almost 1700 children via our family Christmas parties, Christmas Toy Bank and giving of presents to children at some primary schools. We are now launching our… Read More »help us make a child smile this Christmas
Our Banana Box Toy Project has been running for two years and continues to grow. For example, in the first 6 months of 20221 we provided 114 children with boxes… Read More »Being a good neighbour?
We are pleased to have been successful in applying to have the Banana Box Toy Project selected as a cause under the Co-op Local Community Fund. 2p from every £1… Read More »CAN YOU SUPPORT OUR PROJECT?
With Christmas approaching, our TV screens will be filled with adverts showing happy families surrounded with gifts and a table creaking under the weight of food placed on top of… Read More »christmas toys for those living in poverty
If you were asked “what is your earliest memory of Christmas?”, would you be able to remember a present that you received or an activity that you did? Most of… Read More »Our Christmas Toy bank
Schools providing for families living in poverty. Commenting on research by University College London: Covid crisis reveals how schools are ‘propping up a failing welfare state’, Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary… Read More »
Our first charity Christmas event took place in 2009 at which we provided presents for 140 children. This year we will provide gifts for up to 1,300 children. With the… Read More »WILL YOU BE OUR SECRET SANTA?
We are delighted to welcome you to the brand new Spirit of Christmas website! There’s lots of information and new features so put the kettle on, grab a cuppa and… Read More »Welcome to the new website!
As a charity we rely heavily on donations of pre-loved toys. We have completed a COVID-19 risk assessment and have procedures in place at the premises we use for the… Read More »Re-purposing in a Covid safe way
We are delighted to be working with the Two Rivers Community Pantry in Goole with the Banana Box Toy Project. The foodbank provides sustenance for the body of which the… Read More »Working together to feed the body and minds