An incredible 8,020 of pre-loved toys were donated by the local community before Christmas at the toy donation station at Victoria Place, Woking.
The charities have since told the centre that the children were thrilled with the toys they received through ‘The Forgotten Toys’ Christmas appeal.
The toys were donated to three local charities; Sebastian’s Action Trust, The Children’s Trust and The Lighthouse.
Sebastian’s Action Trust provide emotional, social and practical care for life-limited and life-threatened children and their families.
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury and neurological disabilities. They deliver rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people, and their families.
The toys that both of these charities received, were donated to the children and their siblings they care for, and the remaining were distributed to their charity shops to help raise vital funds.
The Lighthouse provides a vibrant community centre where support and encouragement is provided to those who find themselves on the margins. The Lighthouse will donate the toys over the year to families that come to them, who may be escaping domestic abuse, are refugees or who are struggling to keep their heads above water.
John Paul Jackson, centre manager, said: “We were delighted to hear the feedback from the charities that all the children they support were so pleased with their toys. We’re hugely grateful for the generosity everyone showed towards our ‘Forgotten Toys’ donation appeal. We wish all our customers a very happy and healthy New Year, and look forward to inviting everyone to Victoria Place throughout 2024”
Victoria Place places an importance on supporting local charities and plans to run more initiatives throughout 2024.
