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Help Us Shine a Light on Those in Need This Christmas!

This holiday season, we’re coming together to support wonderful local charities through a Toy Drive.

Our goal is to make a real impact for families who may need extra support during this time of year, and we’d love for everyone to get involved!

Collection Dates:

Donations will be accepted up until the 13th of December 2024.

Drop-Off Location:

Griggs Homes - The Grain Yard, 5 Little Hays, Borehamwood, WD6 4DG

Monday to Friday between 8 am – 5 pm

Every contribution counts, regardless of size. With your help, we can ensure more people have gifts to celebrate this Christmas.

We have included some examples of useful items below.

Toy Examples for Our Christmas Toy Drive

For Younger Children:
- Wooden train sets
- Play kitchens or tool benches
- Musical instruments (e.g., xylophone, tambourine)
- Ride-on toys
- Soft toys (e.g., teddy bears, character plushies)
For Creative Kids:
- LEGO sets (various sizes and themes)
- Craft kits (jewellery-making, painting sets, modelling clay)
- Building blocks or magnetic tile sets
- Colouring books with high-quality markers or crayons
- Science kits (volcano-making, slime kits)
For Active Kids:
- Sports equipment (footballs, basketballs, skipping ropes)
- Outdoor toys (kites, frisbees)
- Scooters or skateboards (age-appropriate sizes)
- Puzzle mats or balance boards
For Aspiring Adventurers:
- Remote-controlled cars, helicopters, or boats
- Action figures or superhero playsets
- Dollhouses or playsets (e.g., farm or zoo sets)
- Storybooks with imaginative themes
For Older Children:
- Board games or card games (e.g., Monopoly, Cluedo, Uno)
- STEM toys (robotics kits, coding games)
- High-quality puzzles (500 pieces or more)
- Art sets (sketchpads, watercolour kits)
- Electronic gadgets (kids’ cameras, kid-friendly headphones)

If you’re short on time but still want to get involved, we’ve also set up a JustGiving page where you can make a donation instead. All funds raised will go toward buying toys and gifts for the children. You can find the link here:

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/griggshomes-christmastoydrive?utm_term=KEJexYQ8q