Cotton Court’s 2026 Christmas Gift Appeal in aid of Barnardo’s is back!
14 years. Over 20,000 gifts. One incredible community.
Christmas is all about giving, and for the 14th year running, we’re bringing together businesses, schools, community groups and local people to help make Christmas a little brighter for children and young people across Lancashire.
The Cotton Court Christmas Gift Appeal in aid of Barnardo’s is officially back, and we’d love you to be part of it!
Since launching our very first appeal, the generosity of our local community has helped us collect over 20,000 gifts for children and young people who might otherwise go without a present at Christmas.
Every year, we see workplaces organising collections with their teams, schools encouraging pupils and families to get involved, gyms collecting gifts with their members, and shops and bars acting as donation drop-off points.
It’s fantastic to see so many people getting behind the appeal, and we’re hoping to make this year another big success!
🎁 How Can You Get Involved?
Whether you’d like to donate a single gift or organise a collection, there are plenty of ways to help.
- Donate a gift: Pick up a new, unwrapped present or gift voucher and drop it off at one of our collection points.
- Shop online: Short on time? Order a gift or voucher online and have it delivered directly to Cotton Court.
- Get your workplace involved: Organise a collection with your colleagues, customers or clients.
- Bring your school or group together: Encourage pupils, families, members or friends to get involved and collect gifts as a team.
🎄 A Little Something for Every Age
This year, we’re particularly encouraging donations for older children and teenagers, who can sometimes be overlooked when it comes to Christmas gift collections.
Not sure what to buy? We’ve put together a handy wish list with gift ideas to help you choose something they’ll love.
Click here to view our gift wish list 🎁
Gifts for younger children are just as welcome! All we ask is that donations are new and unwrapped, so Barnardo’s can make sure they reach the right children and young people.
Every gift helps Barnardo’s bring a little extra happiness to children and young people across Lancashire, particularly at a time of year that can be difficult for many families.
📍 Where to Donate
The 2026 Gift Appeal closes for donations on 16 December.
You can drop off gifts at Cotton Court in Preston or Leyland, with further collection points across Lancashire being announced.
Shopping online? Send your gifts directly to:
Barnardo’s Gift Appeal
Cotton Court Business Centre
Church Street
Preston
PR1 3BY