GLASGOW’S SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

BRING THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS TO A LOCAL CHILD IN NEED THIS YEAR.

The sad reality is that 1 in 5 children in Scotland and 1 in 3 in Glasgow live in poverty and many more are affected by hardship this year due to continued economic uncertainty and the cost of living crisis.

Glasgow’s Spirit of Christmas want to protect and make sure every child is included at Christmas and has a wonderful magical experience.

The campaign is run and managed by Cultivating Mindfulness, a registered charity located at The Wellbeing Centre in Muirend that also provides free mental wellbeing support for young people aged 12-25 years all year round. The charity works in partnership with over 100 children’s charities, services, organisations and projects all coming together along with thousands of kind donors and volunteers once a year to alleviate the suffering and exclusion of children in need at Christmas.

Malcolm Group are delighted to be continuing their support for this fantastic cause in 2024.

COULD YOU BE A SECRET SANTA?

You and your family can become a Secret Santa to a local child in need this festive season. Below are examples of what you could donate to make a Childs Christmas wishes come true.

· Xmas festive treat(s) – selection box, chocolate santa/reindeer, chocolate coins, candy canes, box of chocolates or festive biscuits.

· Something to love – teddy bear, soft plush toy etc.

· Toys to play with – relevant aged board game, action figure, doll, play set, latest toy, puzzle, rubik cube, football, magic set, trains/cars, activity set.

· Items for art / creative play – painting kit, drawing kit and pad, colouring in book and pens, building kits, bracelet /jewellery making kits, sand kit.

· Something to wear – Pj’s, t-shirt, underwear, warm socks or tights, gloves, scarf, beanie/hat, jumper, trousers, top, dress, slippers, winter jacket.

· Personal Care – deodorant spray or gift set, shower gel, fragrance, hairbrush, scrunches, lip gloss, makeup kit, nail enamel.

Find out more about how you can donate your gifts and more here