‘Couldn’t be easier’ – Barratt sets up donation points for Xmas toys at developments across Hants

Barratt Homes is supporting this year’s Toy Appeal to help ensure that all children across Hampshire and beyond have presents to open on Christmas morning.

The developer is teaming up with The Toy Appeal charity, which was founded by Dee and Chris Drake in 2013 to help provide Christmas toys to children from two to 17 years old who are living in poverty.

Social workers, schools, women’s refuges, food banks and drop-in centres can refer a child or family to the charity.

Thanks to generous donations, each child will receive a festive red sack of toys that includes a main present together with a stocking filler, board game or puzzle, an arts and crafts item, soft toy, ball or sports item and two books.

“This can be such a difficult time of year for many people, and the work done by The Toy Appeal is incredible,” said Tammy Bishop, sales director at Barratt.

“We’re delighted to be supporting the charity this Christmas and we hope that people will help us by donating to our appeal.

“Taking part couldn’t be easier. Just pop one extra toy, game or book in your basket when you’re doing your Christmas shopping.

“Then simply bring your unwrapped gifts to one of our developments and drop it off at the show home.

“That way, we can help ensure every child has something to open on Christmas morning.”

Barratt’s ongoing developments in Hampshire include Pebble Walk on Hayling Island and Harbour Place in Bedhampton.

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