Launched in 2013, Dartford Toy Appeal was an idea from Kelly Grehan, a Dartford resident, to collect Christmas presents for local, disadvantaged children. At that time her hopes were to have around forty toys donated for the one charity, Choices. Through her tireless enthusiasm and dedication the project has grown from four drop off locations in Dartford to at least six throughout the borough.
The Dartford community are asking local residents and businesses to donate NEW toys and children’s books (also vouchers, wrapping paper) so that these can be distributed to the affected children in time for Christmas. Whether its an unwanted gift or a toy that you bought and want to donate, every donation will go straight to an affected child...
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