Toy Appeal 2025: Supporting Local Families This Christmas

This Christmas, we are proud to be working in partnership with Darlington Rugby Club for this year's Toy Appeal. 

We are inviting supporters to help youngsters of all ages — from babies through to teenagers — by donating a toy or a selection box this Christmas. Every donation, no matter the size, can make a real difference and help ensure no child goes without during the festive season.

All gifts donated will be distributed to Family Help Darlington, supporting families in need.

📍 Donation Drop-Off Points

Donations should be new and unwrapped and can be dropped off at the following locations:

• Quaker Retail (inside the Dolphin Centre)
  Monday to Friday, 10:00am – 2:00pm
  Final collection date: 19th December

• Darlington FC vs King’s Lynn Town
  Match Day: 20th December

• Blackwell Meadows
  To arrange a drop-off, please contact Leanne or Izzy at:
  events@blackwellmeadows.co.uk

For any questions specifically relating to toy donations at the Darlington FC fixture, please contact:
Cheryl Pattison – cheryl.pattison@darlingtonfc.org

❤️ How You Can Help

By donating a toy or selection box, you can help brighten Christmas for children across Darlington and the surrounding areas. Your generosity directly supports local families and helps create lasting festive memories for those who need them most.