CCS Christmas Present Drive 2024
This article is by our Bid Writer, Emma Melluish-Anderson.
This year we're running a Christmas present drive in support of a very worthy charity, Naomi House & Jacksplace.
Christmas can be a difficult time for some families, with children that have a debilitating illness or life-limiting conditions. A present at this time of year can make all the difference to those affected and their families.
We are asking that you all try and bring in at least one present to make a little boy’s or girl’s Christmas wish come true.
Reuben's Story
This short section is by Ian Pearson, CCS Digital Marketing Executive.
I was lucky enough to know Reuben, and I have assisted his wonderful family on a few occasions to raise funds for several charities, including Christmas presents that were heading to Naomi House & Jacksplace. Take a look at Rueben's story in the video below.
Please give what you can to support children like Reuben and their brave families this Christmas.
The list below is from the hospice and is quite limited, as those affected have limitations and restricted dexterity, however, there are a number of options that are easy enough to purchase like vouchers, books and teddies.
Please do not wrap the presents. For reporting purposes, the inventory must be marked as a "gift in kind." If you choose to wrap the gift, kindly include a note indicating its contents. The present drive isn’t mandatory, nor is there a set price limit, but please do what you can to help out at this time of year.
There will be a drop-off point in each office building, with a collection box for you to bring by your presents, these will be confirmed in the reminder email, however, they will be located in communal areas for easy access. I will be collecting the donations at 4 pm on the 29th.
I will do a walk around the office the week before on the 21st of November to collect presents for anyone who can’t get a gift to the box for any reason, or the chance to ask any queries that you haven’t got around to emailing me yet.
We will need a handful of volunteers to come down and help us hand over the gifts, ideally a couple of directors would be in attendance 😊, please let me know if you can help, it will be the first week of December.
The hospice is in Winchester and should only be on-site for no more than an hour, the corporate team at the hospice would also like to give us a short tour.
I have included the full list passed on by Naomi’s House and Jacksplace.
Please note, multiples of one item can be purchased so no need to worry about which item to buy…and get your family and friends involved!
Christmas Wish List 2024
Vouchers
One4all- Brands, Restaurants, Beauty and Spa
Cinema vouchers
Amazon vouchers
Game/ Xbox/ PlayStation vouchers
Waterstones vouchers
Bowling vouchers
Costa Vouchers
Starbucks vouchers
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Squishmallow soft toys
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Squishmallow pillow:
Mewaii 20in Long Cat Plush Pillows Stuffed Animals Squishy Pillows - Plushie Cute Big Green Eyes Sleeping Hugging Plush Pillow Soft Toys for Kids(Black) : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games
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Jellyfish Lava lamp:
Jellyfish Lamp Jelly Fish Lava Light Lamp Aquarium Sensory Lights with 7 Change Colours Modes Realistic Jellyfish Tank Mood Light USB/Battery Operated Table Lamps for Living Room Bedroom Office Décor : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting
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Infinity lights:
Playlearn SIM6 Infinity Mirror Tunnel Lamp LED Lighting Sensory Party Décor, Black : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting
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Infinity Mirror Tunnel Light LED Star Tunnel Lights LED Infinity Tunnel Night Lamp 3D Infinity Mirror Light for Christmas, Home Decorations, Movie Nights, Birthday Party : Amazon.co.uk: Lighting
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Sound storybooks (for all ages)
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Pamper:
Baylis & Harding The Fuzzy Duck Cotswold Spa Luxury Foot Care Gift Set - Vegan Friendly (Pack of 1) : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty
Mancave Men’s Complete Shower Gift Set, 4 Signature Shower Products For Men, Caffeine Shampoo, 2 Natural Sulphate Free Shower Gels and Blackspice Body Scrub, Amazon Exclusive, Vegan, Made in England : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty
Bulldog Skincare - Original Morning Routine Kit, Gift Set for Men (x1 Shower Gel 500ml, x1 Shampoo 300ml, Natural Deodorant Roll-On 75ml, Moisturiser 100ml), Mixed : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty
Neal's Yard Remedies | Bee Lovely Nourishing Collection | Set of Hand Cream, Shower Gel, Body Lotion & All Over Balm | Gifts for Women | Pack of 4 : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty
Burt's Bees Essential Gift Set, Lip Balm, Hand Salve, Body Lotion, Foot Cream & Face Cleanser, 5 Travel Size Products : Amazon.co.uk: Beauty
To add to the above list is Silent Fireworks and I have the links to help support where they can be purchased from.
The hospice will use these for celebrations and marking special moments with the children and young adults in general. Christmas, New Year, birthdays, Bonfire night etc.
The first link is to individual fireworks that start below £5. Then there are links to selection boxes.
https://www.fireworkscrazy.co.uk/silent-fireworks/
https://www.fireworkscrazy.co.uk/product/steel-selection-box-by-kimbolton-fireworks/
https://www.fireworkscrazy.co.uk/product/bronze-selection-box-by-kimbolton-fireworks/
https://www.fireworkscrazy.co.uk/product/gold-selection-box-by-kimbolton-fireworks/
If anyone outside of CCS would like to get involved email EMMA
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