Support the Southampton Toy Appeal

Thank you for expressing an interest in supporting the Southampton Toy Appeal.

Every donation collected really does help to make a child or young person’s Christmas special.

Toy Appeal gift ideas

The Southampton Toy Appeal was first set up in 1988 and from humble beginnings it has grown to become a festive tradition in the city.

We ask for new toys and gifts to be donated for vulnerable children and young people from birth through to eighteen years of age who are supported by Southampton’s Children’s Services. We also support a number of families experiencing severe financial difficulties.

On behalf of the children and young people that receive the new toys and gifts, we are grateful for every donation. However, we have found that there is an increased need for gifts for young people, especially males aged 12-18.

If you would like to help, here is a list of gift ideas you may find useful:

• Man bags, rucksacks, and wallets
• Handbags and purses
• Mobile phone accessories
• Touch screen gloves
• Skateboard and accessories (for example, helmets, knee and elbow protectors)
• Clothing: Nike and Vans t-shirts, hats and gloves, baseball caps, Nike and Superdry hoodies
• Headphones (noise cancelling)
• Earbuds (wired and wireless)
• Hair dryers
• Lava lamps
• Fairy lights
• Sports equipment (for example, footballs, basketballs, goalie gloves, goals, boxing gloves)
• Wireless speakers
• Makeup
• Toiletries (for example face care, body wash/spray)
• Electric/battery operated beard trimmers/shavers
• Scooters
• Vouchers for: JD Sports, Sports Direct, New Look, and H&M

Where should I bring the gifts?

Drop off points can be found at various locations around the city including:

Location	Days	Times
Westquay Level Three, next to Auntie Anne’s Pretzels	Any day	9am-8pm
Civic Centre reception desk	Monday-Friday	9.30am-5pm
Libraries: Central, Shirley, Lordshill, Thornhill, Bitterne, and Portswood	Monday-Saturday	10am-4pm
Tudor House and Gardens	Monday-Thursday	10am-3pm
Tudor House and Gardens	Saturday-Sunday	10am-5pm
Southampton City Art Gallery	Monday-Friday	10am-3pm
Southampton City Art Gallery	Saturday	10am-5pm
SeaCity Museum	Any day	10am-5pm
MAST Mayflower Studios	Any day	10am-5pm
Elite Garage, Northam Road	Monday-Friday	9am-4pm
Elite Garage, Northam Road	Saturday	9am-12noon
The Marlands Shopping Centre information desk (outside of the listed times items can be dropped-off at the Management Office on the first floor next to Rockbottom Toystore)	Monday-Friday	9.30am-3.30pm

All drop-off points will be open until 4pm on Friday 20 December.

Are you a business looking to support the Toy Appeal?

Thank you for expressing an interest in supporting the Southampton Toy Appeal.

Every donation collected really does help to make a child or young person’s Christmas special.

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