UPDATE: THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH FOR YOUR DONATIONS THIS YEAR!

 

Because of your kind generosity, we've collected over 3,500 toys this year!!!

 

We couldn't have done it without our incredible team, and of course everyone who donated - you've truly helped to make it a lovely Christmas for some very deserving children.

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The Toy Appeal has now come to an end for another year, but we'll be doing it all again in 2026.

 

 

Running from Monday 10th November to Sunday 7th December, the appeal collects new toys for children aged 1–14 with donations distributed through local charities, social services and schools to ensure every child on the Isle of Wight wakes up to a present on Christmas morning.
 

Supported once again by lead sponsors Red Funnel, the appeal helps more than 3,000 children every year. Since it began over a decade ago, Islanders have donated more than 40,000 toys and gifts.

 

Now we need your help more than ever before. We’re looking for donations of toys and games across the Island, so we really can make it a happy Christmas for everyone. This year, we're also making a direct appeal for any SEN toys for children with special educational needs.

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So how can you get involved?

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• Donate a new, unwrapped toy (for ages 1–14) to the value of £10 at any of the official drop-off points.

• Host a fundraiser at your school, workplace or community group.

• Spread the word using the hashtag #IOWToyAppeal on social media. ​

 

You can also support the fundraising for the appeal – by hosting a Christmas jumper day, a school mufti day, or any other festive fundraiser. Every effort counts, and Isle of Wight Radio would love to give supporters a shout-out on air!

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Thank you in advance for any way you can help!

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This year our official collection points are at:

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• Isle of Wight Radio
• Tesco, Ryde
• Tesco, Freshwater
• Waitrose, East Cowes
• Morrisons, Newport
• The Entertainer, Newport
• Asda, Newport
• Red Funnel (Red Jet Terminal, Cowes)
• Red Funnel (East Cowes Terminal)
• Pocket Full of Pebbles, Cowes
• Home Bargains, Newport
• Poundland, Ryde, Shanklin and Newport