Help for Leamington families through The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal
The Salvation Army is calling on the communities in Leamington to share love and hope this Christmas by donating new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal to help give children a Christmas they deserve.
Every year Salvation Army churches ask people to donate new toys and gifts for children whose families are already making impossible choices between food, heating, and bills.
Last year, the Leamington Spa Salvation Army distributed gifts to over 150 children and 170 vulnerable adults with the church and charity fearing more people will need support this year.
Sarah Johnson, church leader at Leamington Spa Salvation Army, said: “Our Christmas Present Appeal is an opportunity for people in our community to embrace the spirit of Christmas and give to families and individuals who have very little.
“Christmas is meant to be a time of love and joy, but for many it’s a time of stress and despair when financial worries are brought into sharp focus for families who are struggling to heat their homes, let alone provide presents for their children.
“The Christmas present appeal is how we put our belief into action, showing love where it’s needed most. We believe every child deserves to experience joy on Christmas morning. We are always overwhelmed by the generosity of the public in supporting our appeal each year and we hope you continue to do so to ensure every child wakes up on Christmas Day with a smile on their face.”
The church on 1a Chapel Street CV 31 1EJ will be collecting donations of new unwrapped toys till Monday 1 December 2025. Other donation points include: The Salvation Army Donation Centre on 22 Coten End Warwick CV24 4NP (Monday-Saturday 9:30-4:30pm), and The Salvation Army Charity Shop on 136 The Parade CV32 4AG (Monday-Saturday 9am-4:30pm).
The Salvation Army will sort and distribute gifts to children and families in the area through local groups, schools and social services.
Gifts can include anything from educational toys, baby clothes, bath toys, books, including learn to read books (for babies and toddlers) to dolls and action figures, sports equipment and clothing, toiletries (please try to ensure non-allergic ingredients if possible), games, gloves, scarves, hats, T-shirts, hair accessories and gift vouchers for older children.
People can also donate through The Entertainer’s Big Toy appeal between 1 and to 29 November at its Leamington Spa branch. Customers can buy an extra toy to donate when they visit a store or shop online at TheToyShop.com. For each toy donated, The Entertainer will also add a toy, doubling the number for children who might go without. Each Entertainer store is connected with a local Salvation Army church or centre who will collect and distribute the toys as part of the wider Christmas Present Appeal.
Leamington Spa | The Salvation Army will be hosting its Christmas Carol Service on Sunday 14 December 4pm prompt, at the church address on 1a Chapel Street, Leamington Spa CV31 1EJ. Locals are very welcome.
As a church and charity, The Salvation Army expresses its Christian faith by offering friendship, practical help and support to some of the most disadvantaged people in our communities. To help support The Salvation Army’s year-round work please visit: salvationarmy.org.uk/donate.
For more information about the Christmas Present Appeal and ideas about gifts, see our website: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/christmas-present-appeal