Donations must reach us in39d 7h 9m 11s— there's still time to give
Every gift counts · deadline 18 December
The Tree Is Up — Now Let's Fill It
The Giving Tree is up and the tags are on it. Donations must reach us by Friday 18 December — and right now, your gift is the difference between a full sack and an empty one for a local child this Christmas morning.
300+
Families supported each Christmas
8,000+
Gifts delivered since 2013
13
Years of community generosity
Three ways to give before 18 December
Whichever route you choose, your gift goes straight to a local family — no administration, no overheads, just presents.
Drop off at the Giving Tree
Bring a new, unwrapped toy and hang it on our Giving Tree — the gift tags are on the tree, ready to pick.
197 Maple Drive, Burgess Hill
Collecting daily until 18 December
Amazon Wish List
Pick a gift from our wish list and it's delivered straight to us — perfect if you'd rather give from your sofa.
Shop the wish listTap to donate
In a hurry? Scan or tap our SumUp link to give in seconds, and our volunteers will turn your donation into a carefully chosen present.
Donate via the contact page
It's Not Just Toys — We Give Christmas Lunch Too
A present under the tree means everything — but Christmas morning isn't complete without a proper Christmas dinner on the table. Alongside every sack of toys, our volunteers pack food parcels with everything a family needs for the big day: tinned vegetables, stuffing, gravy, Christmas pudding, biscuits and treats.
If you'd rather give food than toys, we'd love that too. Pop non-perishable items in the collection box at 197 Maple Drive, or add festive food items to your Amazon Wish List order. Every tin helps a family sit down to a proper Christmas lunch.
Donate food or toysWhat's needed most right now
Age-appropriate gifts for babies through to teenagers — here's what fills the gaps fastest.
- · Soft toys and comforters
- · Board books
- · Musical toys
- · Bath toys
- · LEGO and building sets
- · Arts and crafts kits
- · Puzzles and games
- · Dolls and action figures
- · Science kits
- · Sports equipment
- · Books for confident readers
- · Journals and stationery sets
- · Skincare and toiletry sets
- · Hoodies and beanies
- · Headphones
- · Gift vouchers
Every gift stays local
Christmas Wishes is a small volunteer-run charity. There are no overheads and no admin — every present donated goes directly to a family in Burgess Hill, Hassocks or Hurstpierpoint who would otherwise go without. For thirteen years, neighbours like you have made sure no child here wakes up to an empty Christmas morning.
Your questions, answered
When is the absolute last day to donate?
Friday 18 December 2026 is the deadline for donations to reach us. Gifts bought online should be ordered well before then so they arrive in time for sorting and delivery.
Can I still donate after the deadline?
Yes — non-perishable food donations are welcome right up to the same 18 December deadline, and monetary donations via SumUp are welcome year-round.
Do gifts need to be wrapped?
Please leave gifts unwrapped so our volunteers can match each present to the right child's age and interests.
I missed the appeal — how else can I help?
Our cupcake fundraising runs all year, and donations of wrapping paper, tape and gift tags are always needed in the final week. See our fundraising page.
More from Christmas Wishes
Every share helps — send this page to a neighbour, a colleague or your school's group chat.
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One last push for Christmas morning
Thirteen years, thousands of presents — and it always comes down to the final few weeks. Give today and a Burgess Hill child wakes up to a full stocking.