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Presents under the Tree Winter Campaign / ongoing
Children and young people in supported accommodation or facing hardship will benefit by receiving Christmas gifts and festive food, helping them feel valued, included, and supported during a time that can otherwise be isolating or stressful.
Adults and families in supported accommodation or facing hardship will benefit by receiving Christmas gifts and festive food, helping them feel valued, included, and supported during a time that can otherwise be isolating or stressful.
We had 60 families in accommodatio now / more over Christmas
Presents Under the Tree” is YMCA Cheltenham’s 2025 Christmas campaign, providing gifts, food, and hope to children and families in supported accommodation or community hardship. Through donations and volunteer help, we ensure no child or family we support wakes up on Christmas Day without a present — promoting dignity, joy, and belonging during a difficult season.
We have a steady stream come through our services
| Resource | Description | Quantity needed | When needed | How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRODUCTS | Children’s Christmas Gifts new toys, books, games, and small items | 500 items | 18/12/2025 | KPI: Number of individual children and parents receiving gifts. Target: 100% of children and families in our care. |
| PRODUCTS | toiletries for parents and carers | 1000 products ranging from smampoo, conditioner, soaps, all toilettries which are a premium to those on low income | 16/12/2025 | These are a reminder that they are seen, valued, and supported — often in the midst of personal struggle. |
| PRODUCTS | Christmas biscuits or chocolates | 1000 | 16/12/2025 | Food support ensures dignity, choice, and nourishment during a time that can otherwise feel empty for low-income house |
| PRODUCTS | Winter gloves and scarfs hats | 2000 range of children and adult | 16/12/2025 | Families all receiving means to stay warm |
We gauge need, tailor support, track delivery, collect feedback, and report outcomes through qual/qt
Support for local community projects through donations
Often donate items to Christmas campaign work