Hello all,
I'm not doing Umbraco Community Secret Santa this year, mostly because I'm away over Christmas so wouldn't be able to organise deliveries etc
However in it's place I'm putting out there that we do something for charity. This is something we've done in place of regular secret Santa at Gibe the last 2 years
In the UK there is a charity that gives you the opportunity to buy a gift for a disadvantaged child who might otherwise receive little—or nothing—this Christmas. These children may be fleeing domestic abuse, living with life-limiting disabilities, acting as young carers or experiencing economic hardship. I'm sure there are similar things in other countries, but this is the one I know about so have included details here
If you wish to take part you can:
1. Buy a gift directly through KidsOut
Visit
https://kidsout.org.uk/shop/ and choose a gift category. Click the category tile to view details and add your choice to the basket. Your donation will be used to purchase a toy from that category to go into a child’s Christmas Toy Box. The warehouse team will handle delivery to ensure it arrives in time for Christmas. Simples!
OR
2. Buy a gift yourself and drop it at a collection point (
https://kidsout.org.uk/the-giving-tree/collection-point/)
If you’d prefer to purchase a toy separately, you can drop it off at one of the collection points. Take a look at the Wishlist (
https://kidsout.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/GT25-Santas-Wish-List-POSTER.pdf) for ideas on what they're looking for.
Drop-off dates: 1st December–12th December (latest). Please check the Collection Point list for any specific instructions.
Important: Do NOT wrap the present—refuge staff must inspect all items before distribution. A wish list of suggested items is linked above
Let’s track our impact!
For every gift purchased, please DM/Emails/Send me a screenshot of your confirmation page
If you have any questions, feel free to drop them here