Christmas Appeal 2025

Thanks and copyright to Stuart Hughes

SIDMOUTH ROTARY CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2025

Spreading Joy, Warmth, and Hope Across Our Community

Our vision is simple: to ensure that no one in Sidmouth feels forgotten at Christmas. For the past three years, this appeal has delivered hampers, gifts, and essential support to the elderly, vulnerable individuals, and local children.

OUR IMPACT (2022–2024)

230 hampers delivered to the elderly and vulnerable.
170 community gift bags for those spending Christmas alone.
3,000 presents were gifted to children across Sidmouth.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US IN 2025

We are collecting three main types of donations this year:

1. Presents for Children (New & Unwrapped)

We need age-appropriate gifts for boys and girls from birth to 18 years old.

Age Range	Suggested Gift Examples
0–5 Years	Dolls, teddy bears, cot mobiles, toy cars, colouring sets, puzzles, books.
5–12 Years	Educational games, stationery, puzzles, books, t-shirts, scarves, hats.
12–18 Years	Books, age-appropriate games, makeup/toiletries, electronic games, and accessories.

2. Christmas Hamper Items (Non-Perishable)

We are collecting festive non-perishable food to create hampers. Each hamper will also include a gift voucher for fresh items.

Festive Treats: Selection boxes, tubs of sweets/chocolates, Christmas puddings, mince pies.
Savoury Snacks: Pringles, breadsticks, cheese biscuits.
Pantry & Drinks: Tea bags, coffee, hot chocolate, tinned fruit, custard, stuffing, Bisto.

3. Monetary Donations

Financial support helps us purchase gift vouchers and other essentials.

KEY INFORMATION

Drop-Off Locations: Fields, The Co-op, The Post Office, Waitrose, The Toy Shop, Lidl, Bowling Club, Cricket Club.
Bank Transfer: Rotary Club of Sidmouth Trust Fund
- Sort Code: 08-92-99
- Account No: 67273731