The Toys and Tins appeal is a joint venture between BBC Radio Norfolk and The Salvation Army. The aim of the appeal is to distribute gifts of food and toys to families and individuals in need. The scheme is supported through fund raising events; personal donations; gift services held by churches; projects within schools and offices; and direct appeal to the public during the Christmas period. It is run mostly with volunteers.

 

The Salvation Army has always responded to need in a very practical way since it was formed in 1865. Today people approach our centres (churches) throughout the year to obtain food and warm clothes when their circumstances are difficult. The Christmas Appeal for Toys & Tins is additional

to the regular service and actively seeks referrals from agencies instead of waiting for people to come to us.

 

Toys & Tins commenced within the city of Norwich over 20 years ago but has over time extended throughout the county of Norfolk. The appeal is launched by BBC Radio Norfolk in late November and runs until Christmas. During that period gifts of toys, tins and donations are collected in the ‘sleigh’ at the Forum, Salvation Army Corps and charity shops, some branches of Roys, QD and a selection of supermarkets and local shops, in addition to many other places including participating schools and churches.

 

How you can help the 2013 Appeal

We would welcome gifts of non-perishable foods and a little something nice for Christmas such chocolates, shortbread, and Christmas puddings. We also need toys and monetary donations.

 

Could you help by organising a local fund raising event or encourage your church or school to have a ‘gift service’ or fundraiser? If you would like to help collecting and packing at the Norwich warehouse or at local Salvation Army halls from early December, please contact Mel or Frankie for a chat: 01603 724403.

 

Online and text giving is now available too.

·         Make a credit/debit card donation today at www.justgiving.com/ToysandTins

·         Or donate by text - just text the code ARMY58 and the amount you wish to give e.g. 'ARMY58 £5' - to 70070.

 

Full details can be seen on our web site: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/anglia and follow the link to ‘Toys & Tins’. Festive hampers and toys are distributed from centres across Norfolk.