Christmas Toy Donation Appeal

Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils are bringing festive joy to children in need across our districts.

Through our annual toy donation drive, we’re collecting new toys donated by residents and businesses across area, to be distributed to families throughout the districts to ensure that more children in our communities can experience the magic of Christmas.

Whether it’s a cuddly toy, craft kit or a board game, your donation could make a family's Christmas morning.

How to get involved

We are setting up dedicated drop off points across both districts, making it easy for anyone who wants to contribute.

Simply bring along your new toys and games leave them with our teams before 30 November and we'll deliver them to the families that need them, ready to be wrapped and gifted.

Who will it support?

Toys will be distributed to children across Broadland and South Norfolk who are experiencing hardship, and being supported by local professionals and partner agencies.

Many of these children would otherwise not receive a present on Christmas Day.

What to donate

We welcome donations of new, unopened and high-quality gifts suitable for children and young people aged 0-18.

Examples include:

• Toys
• Books
• Toiletries
• Stationery
• Gift vouchers

For more present ideas based on age please see the FAQ’s section below.

Please do not wrap your donations. We leave this to the families receiving the presents so that they can wrap and gift the presents.

Donations will be accepted at collection centres until 30 November 2025. Donations made after this point are not guaranteed to reach families in time for Christmas.

Please do not donate:

• Used or second-hand items
• Damaged, dirty, or incomplete items
• Items with offensive or inappropriate content
• Food, perishable goods or alcohol
• If your present comes wrapped, we will have to unwrap it to identify the contents

See our full donation policy.

Collection centres:

Donations can be accepted at the following collection centres across Broadland and South Norfolk.

If you would like to host a collection centre please contact the communities team via email communities@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk or call 01603 430611.

Collection venues

Broadland and South Norfolk Council will act as the main hub for toy donations.

Broadland and South Norfolk Council, Horizon Building, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park, Norwich NR7 0WF

Other collection venues are available around the districts and can be found below: