What to send

Your gifts don't have to be new or expensive, but they should be clean and of good quality.

Please avoid anything that relates to war or horror, because of the experiences which some of the children have been through.

Suggested gifts are:

Small toys: cars, planes, dolls, model animals.

Small games: puzzles, balls, skipping ropes.

Cuddly toy: teddies, soft animals.

Stationery: pencils, crayons, pens, ruler, eraser, exercise paper.

Books: colouring books, cartoon books, comics, picture books.

Confectionery: wrapped sweets, chocolates (must be six months within their sell-by date)

Toiletries: a flannel, sponge, talc, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, a toilet/make-up bag.

Clothing: a scarf, hat, baseball cap, gloves.

Letter: If you wish, you can add a letter, photograph of yourself or a Christmas card.

What to leave out

No toy guns, knives, soldiers or war-related items.

No marbles, or toys which depend on batteries.

No aerosols, not even deodorants.

No liquid containers, not even bubble bath or shampoo.

No food except sweets.

No medicines.

No glass containers, mirrors or fragile objects.

No clothes (except scarf, hat etc.)

No books with words