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Celebrating the launch of Santa’s Black Country Toy Appeal
Today we were excited to officially launch our new Charity – Santa’s Black Country Toy Appeal in the presence of all four Black Country Mayors, who kindly attended to hear about our plans for Christmas 2021. The event was held at Resonance Education on the Waterfront, supported by our friends at Black Country Radio. In…
Read MoreOperation Santa Dudley borough has formally transferred to Santa’s Black Country Toy Appeal
The Operation Santa Dudley borough appeal ran up until Monday 9th August 2021. It was then that Operation Santa Dudley borough run by Dudley CVS, formally transferred operational control and Operation Santa Dudley borough became Santa’s Black Country Toy Appeal. They certainly have their work cut out for them and will now cover Dudley/ Sandwell/Walsall…
Read MoreA message from the Chief Elf – It’s a wrap and THANK YOU😊 Covid hasn’t stopped us this Christmas!
I am delighted to announce that Operation Santa is officially over for this Covid Christmas 2020 and what a ride it’s been. The last few collections have been made and there have certainly been a lot of those this year. We have given gifts to 6204 children and young people this year, and received a…
Read MorePlease don’t leave it too late to help Operation Santa Dudley borough!
First of all thank you so much to all the lovely people who have been supporting us so far with this year’s appeal. It’s been a real challenge with the multiple Covid restrictions, but we are doing our very best. As you are aware we do not deal direct with families, but take support requests…
Read MoreWe’ve got a new grand total thanks to Poundland
I am delighted to say that we have just finished counting the huge pile of donations from the two Poundland shops in Dudley. With other donations from Blaze Hair and members of the public we are doing really well. Thank you so much everyone we now have plenty of stocking fillers, but still need main…
Read MoreCovid won’t stop us! Operation Santa Collection Points update
NEW STOURBRIDGE DROP OFF POINT Huge thanks to Darren from the Cornish Pasty Box @cornishpastybox for stepping up to help. He is offering an opportunity to drop gifts at the Cornish Pasty Box on his Click and Collect Days. The Cornish Pasty Box, Bradley Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge, DY8 1UX. Near Lion Health Centre, opposite the…
Read MoreRoger Simmons and Mikey Southall to the rescue again! #teamsanta #covidwontstopus
Last week I shared a post about the Poundland Superstars from Dudley Store 1993 stepping up to help us. Well they’ve only gone and done it again! Yesterday Lee and Garry from Santa’s a Gangster collected another huge haul of 4366 donations from the store. Thanks boys you are superstars 🙂 4282 donations last week…
Read MorePoundland Superstars from Dudley Store 1993 step up to help Operation Santa 2020 #teamsanta #covidwontstopus
So this year we were worrying that the Covid-19 pandemic and all the restrictions were going to mean more referrals for families in need and less donations. We know people would be struggling this year more than ever as the financial and emotional side effects of Coronavirus continue to grow. Roger Simmons and Mikey Southall…
Read MoreWe need YOUR help to ensure that no child thinks Santa has forgotten them this Christmas! #Covidwontstopus
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and we have all been affected. Our annual Operation Santa Dudley borough appeal has been bringing smiles to children’s faces for over 40 years. We want to make sure that no child thinks Santa has forgotten them. This year Christmas will be tougher than ever for those…
Read MoreGreat news and lovely people in these challenging times @WeAreBCR @Nicklins
Huge thanks to the fabulous team from Nicklins Accountants in Halesowen who have gathered donations from their colleagues and customers. Collected them this morning and it will all go to wonderful homes we promise. Please thank everyone for their kindness 🙂
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