Seaford Town Council is reaching out to the town’s community to help collect over 150 Christmas gifts to share with local families in need.
The Town Council’s Seaford Secret Santa campaign, in collaboration with Family Support Works, aims to make this season 'even more special by connecting our community in giving'.
A gift drop-off point will be available for all those looking to take part (see below).
The campaign will officially launch at the Seaford Christmas Magic event on Saturday, December 2 with more details being shared by the Mayor of Seaford and the Family Support Work’s CEO just before the Broad Street Christmas lights switch on at 4:45pm.
Martin Auton-Lloyd, CEO, Family Support Works, said:
“We’re thrilled to have the support of Seaford Town Council for the Secret Santa campaign. The challenges experienced by the families we support are frequently increased at Christmas with the added pressure on family budgets.
"Thanks to this campaign, we will be able to provide presents for local children without impacting on the family finances, relieving stress for parents and helping to make Christmas a really special time. Thank you to everybody for getting involved and making a real difference.”
With the help of Family Support Works and Waves Seaford, another local charity, all the gifts received will reach out to families in the direct community and make sure everyone has something to open this Christmas.
Organisers ask that all gifts are unwrapped and new so that they can be distributed appropriately. They're looking for gifts for all ages from 0-18 years, including Lego, books, train sets, gift vouchers, toiletry sets, and clothing with gift receipts attached.
Any organisations looking to make a group donation or who require a special collection, can contact Seaford Town Council directly at projectsandfacilities@seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk or 01323 894870.
Maggie Wearmouth, Chair of Community Services Committee for Seaford Town Council, said:
“This campaign is a wonderful example of community collaboration, connecting us as a town at this special time of year.”
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Gift drop-off point: Tourist Information Centre, 37 Church Street, Seaford, BN25 1HG during opening hours (Mon-Fri – 9am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm)
Additional details on gift ideas and for more details on Seaford Christmas Magic and the free events happening in Seaford on December 2 visit Seaford Town Council’s dedicated Christmas Magic web page - www.seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/seaford-christmas-magic/
For more information on charities they will be working with, visit - www.familysupportwork.org and www.wavesseaford.org.uk
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