Posted on: Monday 4 November 2024
As the festive season approaches, Torfaen Social Services has launched its annual Santa Appeal to support those who might otherwise miss out this Christmas.
Running from Monday 4 November to 2 December 2024, the appeal ensures that every child and young adult supported by the service will receive a gift in time for Christmas.
Residents who wish to donate will receive the age and gender of a child, along with a unique code to attach to their unwrapped gift.
Additionally, non-perishable food items can be donated to create hampers for young people aged 16 and over who live alone.
How to donate
- For children aged 0-15: Call 01633 647538
- For young people aged 16-21: Call 01633 647539
Phone lines are open Monday to Thursday, from 9am to 4pm.
Drop-off locations
TYPSS The Studio, Oldbury Business Estate, Cwmbran NP44 3JU
Cwmbran Library, Gwent House, Gwent Square, NP44 1XQ
- Monday & Tuesday: 9am – 5:30pm
- Thursday: 8:45am – 7:00pm
- Friday: 8:45am – 6pm
- Saturday: 8:45am – 1pm
Cwmbran Centre Management Offices, Reception, Floor 1, 17-22 The Parade (above Douglas Willis Butchers)
Civic Centre, Glantorvaen Road, Pontypool, NP4 6YN
Garnsychan Partnership, 55 Stanley Road, Garndiffaith, NP4 7LH
Circulate Blaenavon, Pontypool, NP4 9RL
Co-star, The Threepenny Bit Community Hall, Cwmbran, NP44 4SX
Pontypool Market, Pontypool, NP4 6JW
- Monday: 8am – 2pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 8am – 5pm
- Saturday: 8am – 3pm
Thanks to the success of last year’s appeal, over 300 children and young adults received gifts, with generous donations pouring in from the community and local businesses.
Councillor Richard Clark, Torfaen Council’s Executive Member for Children, families and education, said "Our communities and businesses have been incredibly generous in previous years, going out of their way to support the Santa Appeal.
“Christmas is a challenging time for those with very little. As the appeal launches today, we are hopeful that this generosity will continue. These gifts and hampers will no doubt put smiles on young faces.”