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CHRISTMAS COMPLETE “I am a mother of 3 boys, who, thanks to you will have some presents on
Christmas Day. I certainly wasn't expecting 3 big bags for each of them!
This project, which has been operating Your charity and your donators are amazing. I hope that next year, I am
for 23 years, is a means of ensuring that stable enough to donate for the many children that need it. Thank you so
the children and young people referred
to us, have presents to open on very much”.
Christmas Day.
“I would like to say thank you for the Christmas presents for my children.
Donations come from schools, churches, They loved them and haven’t stopped playing with them”.
local businesses and many individuals
and along with financial gifts (to enable “Thank you very much for the Christmas boxes. My little boy T loved them
us to purchase items when we have and enjoys the Fireman Sam computer, which has really improved his
shortages for particular age groups) we
are always able to fulfil all the requests learning and coordination. He plays with it all the time. Thank you so much”.
sent in by our referral agents.
“Thank you for the newsletter. I am so amazed at how you and the team do it
A parcel containing 7 or 8 gifts per child each year and on time. You all work so hard and always deliver on every
were delivered to over 800 households referral. I hope you all have a well-deserved rest over the holidays and I
in Southampton and the surrounding hope to help out again next year”.
area (as far afield as Basingstoke).
.”...and an enormous thank you from me. You are an amazing team and
Sandy and I were so happy to do a tiny part of what was a huge feat of
organisation”.
2019 children and young
people received a parcel
of presents
Over 730 volunteer
hours were needed to
complete the project
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