The 2026 NLive Radio Christmas Present Appeal

This year, the present appeal is back, bigger and better with the thanks to of Wilson Browne Solicitors, with hopefully more places to donate your presents and the aim of supporting more people this Christmas with a present.

The appeal will launch early November, so watch this space for details of where to donate presents.

This year we want to hit over 50 locations with our collection boxes, so if you're a hospitality and leisure venues, local businesses, community centres, libraries, places of worship and other public-facing organisations to host collection boxes and become part of the appeal. - [email protected]

We're encouraging schools, youth groups, community organisations and workplaces to adopt the appeal and organise collections within their own organisations, with donations either collected by the NLive Radio team or dropped off at the station's studios.

COMMUNITY PARTNERS (Confirmed so far)

Doddridge Centre

The Doddridge Centre is based in Northampton and, as well as being a drop-off location, they're a community partner this year and are looking for all sorts of gifts to share with their regular users.

Baby Basics Northampton

Baby Basics works with local health visitors, midwives, family workers, children's centres and other agencies. Starter packs filled with essential items for a newborn and their mum are distributed to those most in need.

The Spring Charity 

The Spring Charity provides community services for local families and supports vulnerable families with children aged 0-5 years in the Northampton town area.

Suitable gifts are for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children up to 11 years of age. 

Hope Centre

The Hope Centre is a homeless charity based in Northampton and helps people experiencing homelessness and issues relating to hardship, including addiction, mental health and well-being.

Suitable gifts would be games and day items.

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