Christmas 2026 is well on its way!
With the festive season just round the corner, we would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has extended their generosity to us over the years, and to those who are looking for ways to support us this Christmas.
Ways to help
If you are able to help us this Christmas, we would greatly appreciate any donations of money, via our Enthuse page which you can access below, or any donations of vouchers that we can give out to spread some Christmas magic. Thank you for your support!
Christmas vouchers
One of the best ways to donate this Christmas is with vouchers. Mums know best what their kids are after, so vouchers to popular shops and supermarkets are a great way to give. Particularly vouchers for: One4All, Love2Shop, Lifestyle Ultimate Gift Card, as these offer several retailers as options with one card.
Amazon Christmas List
Our Amazon Wishlist is always up to date with the latest items our safe accommodations have requested, and to make it easy for you to send presents to the women and children in our refuge and community. More items will be added as we near Christmas, and delivery is already sorted!
Click here for our Amazon Wishlist
Seasonal Gifts
Seasonal gifts that are suited to both women and children are always appreciated, these are some ideas that are always well-received:
New toys and games
Popular items: superhero characters, action figures, dolls and accessories, board games, dressing up clothes, sports items, books, lego, airfix
Toiletries and make-up (unopened and unused)
Suggestions: bath/shower gel, hair and beauty items – hairdryer, hairbrushes, make-up, Lynx sets, skincare, facemasks, makeup, makeup bags
Craft activities
Such as: felt pens, paint sets, paper, card-making kits, craft sets, clay, Play-Doh, diamond art, crochet kits, sketchbooks, scrapbook kits, colouring books, nice marker pens
Stationery items
Notebooks, diaries, pens, stationery sets, gel pens, washi tape, craft paper, journals
Food/treats
Non-perishable items, crackers, sweet treats such as chocolate, food gift packs, and tins of biscuits – our team can turn these items into hampers for our residents.
New clothing items/accessories
Such as new scarves, hats, gloves, and umbrellas, pyjamas, fluffy socks, loungewear, dressing gowns, caps
Baby’s toys, rattles, blankets (new)
Also essentials clothes like baby vests, baby grows, sleeping bags, dummies.
Miscellaneous items
Wrapping paper, Sellotape, gift bags
Other seasonal items
As well as room décor (fake plants, blankets, throw pillows, light up mirror, jewellery storage, headphones, earphones, portable speaker, Funko Pops and other figurines, LED strip lights, fairy lights, cute water bottles, mini instant cameras, sport accessories such as footballs.
To arrange drop-offs offs please get in touch with welcome@changingpathways.org
Please remember: at this time of year, we are only able to accept new, unused items. We ask for items to be given to us UNWRAPPED, as we need to check all donations before passing them on.
Donate online
We use Enthuse for our donations.
Click here to make your donation today.
Thank you for supporting us.
