Winter Toy Appeal - Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal hopes for festive miracle so every child can have a merry Christmas

With less than a fortnight before the donation window closes, members of the public are being asked to give away a new toy so children living in extreme hardship can have a special gift to open on Christmas Day

Author: Lizzie McAllister

Winter Toy Appeal hopes for festive miracle so every child can have a merry Christmas

Help ensure every child has a festive present to unwrap as the Winter Toy Appeal returns

The annual appeal distributes new toys to thousands of children who would otherwise go without

Author: Hackney Citizen

Help ensure every child has a festive present to unwrap as the Winter Toy Appeal returns

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

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal returns for ninth year – with organisers expecting it to be ‘toughest yet’

Winter Toy Appeal: Thousands of children in poverty to receive gift this Christmas as organisers issue ‘heartfelt thanks’

Despite challenging circumstances, eighth annual appeal reaches close to 5,000 children across north-east London

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal: Thousands of children in poverty to receive gift this Christmas as organisers issue ‘heartfelt thanks’

Winter Toy Appeal: Organisers in desperate plea for donations as demand soars

‘Keep the magic of Christmas alive for every child,’ asks team of volunteers

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal: Organisers in desperate plea for donations as demand soars

Winter Toy Appeal 2021: Organisers expect record demand amid ‘perfect storm’ for struggling families

Rising living costs and the end of Covid support schemes mean the team is preparing for more referrals than ever before

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal 2021: Organisers expect record demand amid ‘perfect storm’ for struggling families

Winter Toy Appeal team ‘bowled over by people’s kindness’ as they reach record number of kids

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’

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal team ‘bowled over by people’s kindness’ as they reach record number of kids

Winter Toy Appeal: Team puts out call for more donations as child referrals pour in

Founder urges community to help ensure ‘struggling parents and carers have something special to give their children on Christmas Day’

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal: Team puts out call for more donations as child referrals pour in

‘Having a special toy means everything’: Former Hackney social worker raises over £2,300 for the Winter Toy Appeal

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

Author: Hackney Citizen

‘Having a special toy means everything’: Former Hackney social worker raises over £2,300 for the Winter Toy Appeal

Winter Toy Appeal: Hackney children urged to take part in sporty fundraiser organised by local boy

Eight-year-old Ben Boyt is inviting kids to do a sponsored activity this Sunday while wearing a Christmas jumper

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal: Hackney children urged to take part in sporty fundraiser organised by local boy

Winter Toy Appeal returns with call to ‘end devastating year with a little Christmas magic’

The annual scheme, run by a local discount card firm, distributes donations of new toys to families most in need across East London

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal returns with call to ‘end devastating year with a little Christmas magic’

Winter Toy Appeal celebrates record year after ‘wonderful’ last-minute push

Over 4,000 children in poverty will get a Christmas present as appeal collects more toys and food than ever

Author: Hackney Citizen

Winter Toy Appeal celebrates record year after ‘wonderful’ last-minute push