Service launches two collections ahead of Christmas for those in need

The Christmas Toy Appeal is back for its fifth year, supporting underprivileged children this Christmas. It is now live and will run until Monday 14 December.

And, new to 2026, the Service’s Women’s Staff Network has also introduced a collection for women experiencing homelessness across Nottinghamshire.

For the toy appeal NFRS is collecting brand new (but unwrapped) toys, books, games, gift sets, selection boxes, and gift cards, for children up to the age of 16. You can drop off your donation to any fire station across Nottinghamshire between now and December 14.

For the homelessness appeal you can donate new, unused items many of us use every day, but which can be a luxury for those experiencing homelessness, including period products, toiletries, socks, blankets, and other small gifts.

Alcohol, money, and/or gift cards are not accepted for this collection, and donations should be dropped off at Highfields Fire Station before Friday December 11.

If donating food or drink items for either collection, please ensure they have at least six months date on them.

A spokesman for NFRS said: “Following many successful collections over the years – including the Easter Egg collection – we hope this year’s will be the same, helping make Christmas a little brighter for those facing difficult circumstances.

“Donated items from both collections will then be distributed to charities and organisations such as Broxtowe Women's Project, Broxtowe Youth Homelessness, New Hope Rehabilitation - Women's Supported Living, NIDAS and Nottingham Women's Centre.”

Additional drop-off locations include:-

Tesco Extra, Mansfield, Chesterfield Road South, NG19 7TS

Sheltons Solicitors, Belmont House, Station Road, Hucknall, NG15 7UE

Sheltons Solicitors, 299 Main Street, Bulwell, NG6 8ED

Alders Pub, Worksop Road, Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9DR

North Notts College, 215 Carlton Road, Worksop, S81 7HP

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].