What is Toy Offering?
Every Christmas Renewal delivers Toy Offering as a way of supporting those at Christmas time who would otherwise have nothing to open on Christmas morning. We partner with organisations, charities and individuals who donate brand new toys, games, crafts and this year, the addition of a pyjama set for each child.
Social Services, Women’s Aid, local schools and other agencies as well as our own staff team refer families in need to the Toy Offering Appeal. When a referral is made, the name, age and gender of each child is recorded to ensure they get age appropriate toys.
If you would like to support any of our community projects, please do visit renewalcc.com/community to find out what else is happening!
Update!
Toy Offering 2023… That’s a wrap!
What a year 2023 was for our Toy Offering. We encountered God’s abundance in ways we hadn’t previously and despite societal pressures of cost of living, we provided toys to 240 families and over 450 children.
We gave out over 1500 toys and 80 gift cards, donated by some amazing local organisations, charities and groups. Due to the generosity of the Renewal congregation, local community organisations and corporate partners, children will have something to open on Christmas Day.
Some stories of families who received toys:
“Family of four children under the age of six. Dad has significant health concerns.Family live in a tower block and are on a low income.”
“Mum has no family support network and is a single parent and suffers from anxiety”
“Family are refugees and have lived in a local hotel for 18 months.”
“Mum has recently been diagnosed with cancer. There is a history of family breakdown and domestic abuse. There is also debt.”
We are hoping in the New Year to be able to share some stories of how the Toy Offering has impacted families.
You can help us prepare for next year!
