Christmas Gift Appeal
We are excited to launch our donation and wrapping drive on behalf of Westminster City Council’s Health Navigator team, who work tirelessly to support families facing significant hardship across the borough. Many of the families they work with have children aged 0–5, and are living in temporary accommodation, often without access to stable housing, outdoor space, or basic resources. For many, this winter will mean choosing between heating their homes and buying essentials- let alone gifts.
We’re aiming to collect 600 presents across four age groups to help bring a little joy to those who need it most. To ensure the gifts are appropriate, equitable, and culturally sensitive, we’re working from a curated list developed in partnership with the Health Navigator team. This helps us avoid duplication, ensure age suitability, and make sure every child receives something thoughtful and meaningful. The gifts chosen include age-appropriate picture books, sensory toys and wooden educational toys.
Would you like to buy a gift or two?
Go to our Gift Registry to reserve a present now. Then, follow the link to Amazon to order it your address.
Drop off your unwrapped present to a designated donation point between Monday 1 and Wednesday 10 December. Donation points can be found around Paddington at:
- The Brunel Building
- The Point
- One Kingdom Street
Or sign up to our wrapping day and bring your present with you.
Ready, steady, wrap!
On Thursday 11 December we will be rolling up our sleeves and rolling out the wrapping paper, as we prepare all the donated gifts. We'd love you to join us at 1 Kingdom Street for one of our three wrapping sessions.
- 9.30am - 11am
- 12pm - 1.30pm
- 2.30pm - 4pm
There are a maximum of 50 spaces available in each wrapping session. For individuals or teams of up to 5 people, sign up on the Eventbrite page.
For larger groups, please email zoe_weir@thisispaddington.com.
Festive tunes, mince pies, and a feel-good festive feeling are all guaranteed, and Christmas jumpers actively encouraged!
Promote the appeal in your office
To help spread the word in your office, download our poster to print and display, or share it across your internal channels.