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TRULY GIVING EPSOM AND EWELL…

Posted by Devenia Besant on 06 Nov 2024

Did you know 1 in 5 children will not receive a gift this Christmas?

I didn’t know this sad statistic either and it really breaks my heart. I love seeing my kids faces light up on Christmas Day, well they are a bit older now but the memories are still there of their excited little faces and they are still so appreciative of any presents they get now.  So the thought of children out there not having that excited feeling is just so sad.

Anyway enough about my family and a bit more about how we can help reduce the 1 in 5 number.  Introducing Truly Giving – an initiative with the aim to ensure no child goes without with the kind support of the local community.  They work with multiple charities and agencies to reach as many children and young people as they can in Surrey and the South East.

The concept is:

Supporters can select a child to buy a gift for either via their website or by collecting a tag from one of their drop off locations.

Gifting guidelines:

  • The total value of the gift must be between £20 – £30.
  • Gifts must be brand new and in original packaging (including batteries if required)
  • For gift vouchers they recommend Amazon or One-For-All

Drop off Guidelines:

  • Gifts must be received by the deadline date to allow Santa’s helpers to do their work.
  • You can drop off to any location in your region.
  • Do not wrap the gift but use a gift bag instead.
  • Ensure the reference code is clearly marked on the label.
  • Remember, this gift is from Santa, so please do not include personal messages.
  • Want to buy and deliver a gift online? Please see their wish lists for a constantly updated list of gifts the children have requested.

Gifts purchased need to be dropped off at one of the drop off locations.  Local donation points include Epsom and Ewell Families partners:

All Things Nice
90 High St
Ewell
KT17 1RE

Howden Insurance
34 Upper High Street
Epsom
KT17 4QJ

Sacha Scott Estate Agents
9 Nork Way
Banstead
SM7 1PB

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More information about Truly Giving and the full gift list can be found on their website here – https://trulygiving.co.uk/.

Happy Giving!

Dee xx

 

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Devenia Besant

Devenia (Dee) Besant is the founder of Epsom and Ewell Families. Runs a busy household as a mummy of 3 and a wife and some would say crazily committed to helping small businesses and the local community.