Once again, the Stirling Observer is appealing to those who are able to donate what they can so children who are less fortunate can have a special Christmas.
The Give a Gift appeal has been giving presents to less fortunate children since 2008.
The need for donations has grown year on year alongside the charity’s reach. Students can help by donating new toys and gifts to the appeal. As well as spreading the word of this project.
Vouchers are also now accepted after the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, gifts should be unwrapped and for hygiene reasons, people are advised to not donate cuddly toys.
Kaiya Marjoribanks, a reporter for the Stirling Observer, says “A gift donated to the appeal isn’t just a parcel to open Christmas morning. It’s a sign to families, to children and to local charities, that we care.”
They can also organise an official drop-off point for donations at the university by emailing news@stirlingobserver.co.uk.
Current drop-off points in Stirling are the National Building Society on Port Street, Morrison’s in the Springkerse Retail Park and Waitrose in Burghmuir Retail Park.
In Bridge of Allan, you can leave donations at Andrew Anderson and Sons Funeral Directors on Henderson Street.
Anyone interested in donating or finding more information can email news@stirlingobserver.co.uk and kaiya.marjoribanks@reachplc.com.
Featured Image Credit: Pexels
Third year journalism student. 2025/2026 Lifestyle and Comment Editor at Brig. Published in The Yucatán Times, Mi Campeche and The Mourning Paper. Host of From the 40s with Air3Radio.
