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Oldbury Salvation Army seeks Christmas gifts for children
Oldbury Salvation Army is appealing for toy donations, saying it hopes to provide gifts for hundreds of children this year. The church has highlighted a particu
Oldbury Salvation Army is asking residents to donate new, unwrapped toys and gifts for children and families who may need help at Christmas. The church says there is particular demand for presents suitable for children aged eight to 12, although donations for all age groups are welcome.
The Christmas Present Appeal will collect gifts from Monday, November 9, until Sunday, December 6. Last year, donations from local residents and businesses enabled the church to give parcels containing five presents to more than 300 children.
Church leaders Deborah and Jon Hampton said they feared rising living costs could leave more families needing support this year. They described Christmas as a stressful and isolating time for people already struggling to pay for food or heat their homes, and said they believed every child should experience joy on Christmas morning.
Suggested donations include books, educational toys, dolls, action figures and sports equipment. The church is also seeking baby clothes, toiletries, clothing, hats and scarves, as well as gift vouchers for older children.
Donations can be taken to the Salvation Army church in Merton Close, off Pound Road, Oldbury, B68 8NG, or made through its JustGiving page. The gifts are to be sorted and distributed to local children and families through community groups, schools and social services.
The church is also arranging events in the run-up to Christmas. At Praise Party Mania on December 6, children will learn the nativity story before performing it at 5pm. Messy Church is scheduled for December 11 at 6pm. A Christingle celebration is planned for 4pm on Sunday, December 20, followed by a carol service at 5pm.
For information about the appeal, contact Oldbury Salvation Army at Oldbury@salvationarmy.org.uk or call 0121 552 6901 or 07827 192137.
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- 8 November 2026, 04:38
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- 8 November 2026, 04:41
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