Every year, our partners play a huge part in bringing the Gift Appeal to life. It’s great to see local businesses and community groups coming together to support something that genuinely makes a difference. The more drop-off points we have across Lancashire, the easier it is for people to get involved, and the bigger the impact we can make together.
Highfield Hybrid
Lewis, Freddie and Liv have turned supporting the Gift Appeal into a proper community tradition at Highfield Hybrid. Instead of doing a Secret Santa, the gym brings everyone together for a festive group session, followed by mulled wine, mince pies and a chance for members to drop off a gift.
Lea Lane, Preston, PR40RL
Nuffield Health
Nuffield Health support the Gift Appeal by turning their reception at the Preston Capital Centre health club into a drop-off point throughout December. Members and non members can drop off gifts in during opening hours.
Capitol Centre, Walton-le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4AW
Fit Forward
Andrew and the team at Fit Forward support the Gift Appeal by tying it into their December classes and their end-of-year social. Members bring gifts with them, turning their usual sessions into a relaxed, festive way to get involved.
Unit 1 Murray St, Preston PR1 7HY
Freshfield
Freshfield support the Gift Appeal by gathering gifts from their team and clients in the lead-up to Christmas. With people calling into the office for meetings and catch-ups, donations come in steadily and naturally throughout the month.
25A Winckley Square, Preston PR1 3JJ
The Aviary
The Aviary act as a collection point for residents in Whalley, with gifts coming in alongside their festive plans. When they host events such as Finch Bakery’s cake-decorating sessions, it gives people a great opportunity to bring something along for the appeal.
The Aviary, Queen St, Whalley BB7 9TA
Sweat and Sculpt Society
Sweat and Sculpt Society collect gifts throughout their December classes and seasonal socials. Members bring donations with them as part of their weekly routine, and it adds a nice festive touch to the studio in the run-up to Christmas.
facebook.com/SweatSculptSociety
Unit 28, Old Mill Industrial Estate, School Ln, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6SY
Street Monkeys
Street Monkeys involve their children’s groups by inviting families to bring gifts to classes. The kids love getting involved, and donations build up as parents add a little something too, a simple way of giving back that fits right into their usual sessions.
Unit 18, Fylde Road Industrial Estate, Preston PR1 2TY
Lee Hayward PT
Lee Hayward PT collects gifts from clients throughout December, with donations coming in during their regular training sessions. It’s an easy way for everyone to get involved as part of their normal routine.
Penwortham
Oakhill Vets
Oakhill Vets support the appeal across their Fulwood, Goosnargh and Kirkham sites. With drop-off points at each, clients can bring a gift along to their appointments, and they also welcome donations from the public.
2a Lytham Rd, Fulwood, Preston PR2 8JB, 71 Station Rd, Kirkham, Preston PR4 2HD, Langley Lane, Goosnargh, Preston PR3 2JQ
Blog Preston – Media Partner
Blog Preston get involved by helping us spread the word across the city. They share updates, highlight donation sites and keep the appeal visible, meaning more people know how to take part.
Alma PR – PR Partner
Alma PR support the appeal behind the scenes, helping shape the messaging, write content and pull everything together. They make sure the information lands clearly and reaches the people and organisations who can get involved.
Preston City FC – Under 15s
Preston City FC’s Under 15s team get involved by bringing a gift to their final training session before Christmas. The lads make a proper effort every year, and it’s become a really nice moment for the team to pull together and support young people who may be less fortunate
We Clear Blockages
Paul and the team at We Clear Blockages get involved by collecting gifts from both clients and staff throughout December. They gather everything together and bring the donations over to Cotton Court, making it easy for everyone connected to the business to take part.
Cotton Court, Church Street, PR1 3BY