With demand for toys, board games and puzzles soaring this Christmas season, we’re calling on families across the UK to save space for Christmas and donate their children’s unwanted treasures. I am.

To encourage donations, we’ve published a series of images of elves guiding toys to the nearest BHF shop, including guiding a doll in a car to the nearest store and dusting off a board game. .

The Elves’ initiative comes as demand for second-hand toys increases, resulting in an urgent need for high-quality donations to keep stores stocked with second-hand gifts for Christmas. It has become necessary.
We’re asking families who are cleaning out their toy boxes and cupboards for Christmas to donate their unwanted items so that another child can enjoy their treasured possessions.

Send your unwanted toys to a new home

Whether it’s a Barbie doll you’ve never taken out of the box, a Lego set your child has outgrown or a puzzle you no longer use, the charity is asking members of the public to pick it up at their local BHF shop and send it to a new shop. We encourage you to do so. House.

Alison Swain-Hughes, our retail director, said: “Christmas is an incredibly expensive time of year, especially for families. The BHF Shop is a great place to buy gifts for the whole family at a fraction of the price.

“We’re already seeing an increase in demand for toys and games ahead of the Christmas season. So when you start cleaning up to make room for Christmas in your home, it’s time to make sure your new family can enjoy it. Please consider donating any toys, games or puzzles you no longer need to the BHF.”

eBay toy expert Christopher Walker is familiar with Polly Pocket from Action Man, adding:
“Many of us have boxes of toys that have been with us since childhood, gathering dust or left in the loft on rainy days. When you donate to BHF, you can You can make someone’s day by giving them a new home and a new life. This Christmas, our elves will generously dust off our much-loved toys and find them new homes. Let’s donate.”

Tips for donating toys

1. If possible, please make sure all pieces of board games and puzzles are in the box before donating. Missing a “Z” in your Scrabble set can be a hindrance to winning or losing, and we don’t want to be responsible for that.

2. The exception to the above tips are LEGO or Duplo sets. These incomplete sets of toys are very popular and still generate a lot of fun.

3. Store batteries and remove batteries from toys and games before donating. We will test it before sale.

Four. Everyone loves hearing the story behind a once-beloved teddy bear. They are sure to find a warm new home and loved ones.

Five. If you donate collectible toys, they have value no matter what condition they are in, so be careful not to misplace them when donating.

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