Winter Toy Appeal returns for ninth year – with organisers expecting it to be ‘toughest yet’
Initiative distributes thousands of toys to children in poverty across north-east London
Initiative distributes thousands of toys to children in poverty across north-east London
Despite challenging circumstances, eighth annual appeal reaches close to 5,000 children across north-east London
‘Keep the magic of Christmas alive for every child,’ asks team of volunteers
Rising living costs and the end of Covid support schemes mean the team is preparing for more referrals than ever before
Over 5,400 children in poverty across north-east London will have a present to open this Christmas thanks to ‘great show of warmth and love’
Founder urges community to help ensure ‘struggling parents and carers have something special to give their children on Christmas Day’
Cat Taylor, who used to work in child protection in the borough, has teamed up with her best friend to fund gifts for children in poverty
Eight-year-old Ben Boyt is inviting kids to do a sponsored activity this Sunday while wearing a Christmas jumper
The annual scheme, run by a local discount card firm, distributes donations of new toys to families most in need across East London
Over 4,000 children in poverty will get a Christmas present as appeal collects more toys and food than ever
Over 30 local businesses are raising money for good causes this Sunday with a special festive event – including a visit from Santa and snowball-throwing fun
The Stoke Newington school was filled with toy soldiers, space hoppers and more as it supported the appeal for the third year running
Organisers urge residents to drop off gifts across Hackney with referrals from agencies already ‘coming in thick and fast’
Charity appeal run by StokeyParents is hoping to provide toys and food for 5,000 of the borough’s poorest families – and it needs your donations to make it happen
The fifth annual giveaway run by the local parents’ network is hoping to reach more than 5,000 of the borough’s poorest children
Appeal founder calls for community help