Toy Appeal aims to make sure every Scarborough child receives a gift this Christmas

Local businesses and organisations launch the Christmas toy appeal with Nigel Wood - Photo: Richard Ponter

Scarborough Rotary Club's and Scarborough Salvation Army’s Christmas Toy Appeal already has Scarborough Athletic Football Club and more than 20 local businesses pledging their support.

Organiser Nigel Wood, who started the appeal during his time as President of the Rotary Club nine years ago, said: “From the humble beginning where we donated 350 toys to last year where we donated over 13,000, the project meets a massive community need.

“This year, due to the pandemic and the economic uncertainty, I thought that we would encounter so many additional problems as we try to meet the growing need within our wider community but the support, encouragement and feedback we are getting is unbelievable and very moving.

The 2020 christmas toy appeal promotion with James Cliffe and organiser Nigel Wood - Photo:Richard Ponter

“Most of the businesses who have previously supported the project have again committed to it this year, along with several new businesses who just want to get involved and do their bit.

“It’s just a fantastic thing to be involved in as it impacts so many families across the borough.”

Anyone wishing to donate new and unwrapped toys can drop them off, before Friday, December 4, at Peace of Mind Financial Solutions Limited, Falsgrave Road, between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Friday; The Salvation Army Citadel on Alma Parade on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10am and noon; or at Morrisons in Eastfield.

Because of the pandemic, this year’s Toy Service will take place online, on Sunday, December 6 at 6pm, with more details being released nearer the time.

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