Christmas
Toy Bank
About the project
Up to 250 low income families are given invitations to our Christmas shop via local schools.
Parents / guardians get to select a present and a book for each of their children (up to 800 children).
Parents then gift wrap presents and take them home to give to their children on Christmas day.
What people say
No judging here, no opinions, just kind people trying to do kind things in a very difficult time. To make a child smile when that child was in a very dark place is as heart warming as anything. As a family we were in that place looking at Christmas with nothing but with their help we had a great Christmas. Not just that, they didn’t forget about us, they kept in contact and have been angels on our shoulders ever since 
I work with children and families who are vulnerable and where children can be at
risk of significant harm. The help from the toy bank is amazing and means that their
children have presents
It was incredible, I absolutely cannot state what a huge difference this charity has made to our local families and we are extremely grateful for this support
I would like to say a massive thank you to you all for all the much appreciated hard work and kindness that has gone into today
The volunteers at the toy bank are really supportive and helpful in choosing the right
gift to make Christmas special for the families
I just wanted to thank you so much for making me feel so welcome at the Christmas shop and providing such wonderful gifts. I felt very emotional leaving! In the current climate and with what seems like the constant negative news, it was so heart warming to see such a magical place providing such happiness and sanctuary for parents.
I work for the Children’s Services and the Toy Bank helps our families who otherwise would not receive any gifts at Christmas. The families who I work with are living in poverty and receiving gifts at Christmas is amazing for the children.
It removes some financial pressures on families and provides children with another gift when presents may have been limited. Thank you for all your hard work, helping families and being really helpful.
Brings joy and happiness at a festive but sometimes difficult point in the year, Keep up the amazing work. Selby is so lucky to have an amazing charity and wonderful volunteers.