Please join us in our Toy Appeal to brighten up Christmas for less fortunate children on the Isle of Wight

We believe that every child deserves to feel special at Christmas. According to recent statistics, 22.5% of children living on the Isle of Wight are living in poverty, with 12% of single parent families unable to afford presents for special occasions such as this. Add to that young carers, children in respite care or in hospital and that's lot of children who need our support.

You can get involved by simply buying an extra gift and donate via one of our many drop off points. We're working closely with the Isle of Wight Council and local charities to ensure that your donations reach the children who need them most. YOU CAN HELP TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Drop off points:
Isle of Wight County Press
Brannon House, 123 Pyle Street, Newport, PO30 1ST

Sainsbury's, Newport
Foxes Road, Newport, PO30 5ZB

Sainsbury's, Sandown
31-35 High Street, Sandown, PO36 8DE

Sainsbury's,Freshwater
10 School Green Road, Freshwater, PO40 9AL

Sainsbury's, West Cowes
129-130 High Street, Cowes, PO31 7AY

Tesco Extra, Ryde
Brading Road, Town Centre, Ryde, PO33 1QS

The Royal Hotel, Ventnor
The Royal Hotel, Belgrave Road, Ventnor, PO38 1JJ

Newport Library
Lord Louis Library, Orchard Street, Newport, PO30 1LL

Ryde Library
101 George Street, Ryde, PO33 2JE 		Cowes Library
Beckford Road, Cowes, PO31 7SG

Freshwater Library
41 School Green Road, Freshwater, PO40 9AP

Ventnor Library
High Street, Ventnor, PO38 1LZ

Sandown Library
High Street, Sandown, PO36 8AF

Shanklin Library
Victoria Avenue, Shanklin, PO37 6PG

Bembridge Library
Church Road, Bembridge, PO35 5NA

East Cowes Library
11 York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6QY

Brighstone Library
North Street, Brighstone, PO30 4AX

Isle of Wight Radio HQ
Dodnor Park, Newport, PO30 5XE

Niton Library
High Street, Niton, PO38 2AZ
The Bestival Foundation Isle of Wight County Press Isle of Wight Radio
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Further information:
  • NEW unwrapped gifts only please, for ages 0-16 years. Suggested value: £10+
  • Please DON'T FORGET the TEENAGERS - They need gifts too! Gifts ideas for teens: Gadgets, Creative & Science Toys, Jewellery, Cosmetic Sets and Gift Sets. Thank you.
  • If you don't live on the Isle Of Wight but would still like to donate a gift then please send it to: Bestival Toy Appeal, Bestival, Lower Ground Floor, 19 Buckingham St, London, WC2N 6EF. Our contact number is 01983 303400
  • The IOW Christmas Toy Appeal volunteers will then wrap the gifts and distribute them amongst those less fortunate this Christmas.
  • Here are just a few of the causes your donations could help: The Children's Society, Spurgeons, St Mary's Hospital, Foodbank, Homestart, Beaulieu House, YMCA Young Carer's Scheme and The Women's Refuge.
  • If you know of a local charity or non-profit making organisation that could benefit from the IOW Christmas Toy Appeal, please email details to info@christmastoyappeal.org