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Toy Appeal – gifting the magic of Christmas

For so many of us, the expense and stress can eat away at the magic of Christmas. Almost 7 in 10 (68%) parents and carers...

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It’s nice to know somebody is thinking of you at Christmas

Christmas can be an especially tough time for families. Here mum Janet explains why Family Action’s Toy Appeal and FOOD ...

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A tiny toy for Christmas, a world of difference for us

When the Toy Appeal gave Abby's son a small bath toy for Christmas, it was so much more than just a little gift - it helped h...

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Cathryne’s story: how the Toy Appeal helped my son, a young carer

Sometimes presents from the Toy Appeal mean so much more than a new toy to play with. They act as tokens of recognition and b...

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Helping families manage the cost of Christmas through our FOOD Clubs

Our FOOD clubs attract people for lots of reasons, whether that’s because of financial concerns, reducing food waste or con...

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Vicky’s story: how the Toy Appeal saved Christmas

It’s Christmas morning, and you’re worried about explaining to your older children that their baby sibling hasn’t been ...

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Finding Little Stars – a group for children with additional needs

Sarah has faced every parent’s nightmare, the prospect of losing her little girl and never hearing her laugh again. Here...

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Sue’s adoption story: finding my family, finding myself.

We know from the people we work with through our PAC-UK service and through our FamilyConnect resource that, for some adop...

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