Saints team up with Travis Perkins for Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection

Northampton Saints and Travis Perkins are once again calling on supporters to help bring festive cheer to local children and families, with the launch of the 2026 Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection.

Now in its 13th year, the annual appeal encourages the Saints family and wider Northamptonshire community to donate gifts and food items for children who will be spending Christmas in hospital.

In the lead-up to the festive period, Saints players will visit both Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital to deliver donations and spread some Christmas cheer to young patients and their families.

Supporters attending Saints' pre-season fixture against Bedford Blues at DPD Stadium at Franklin's Gardens on Friday 27 November are encouraged to bring a gift with them, while donations can also be made at a number of locations across Northamptonshire until Monday 14 December.

Where can you donate?

Donations can be dropped off at:

• The Saints Store at DPD Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens
• Travis Perkins Hub, Rye Hill Close, Northampton
• Travis Perkins Northampton (Kettering Road)
• Travis Perkins Northampton (Harvey Reeves Road)
• Travis Perkins Wellingborough
• Travis Perkins Daventry

Those wishing to make a donation are asked to spend no more than £10 per gift, with suggested items including soft toys, Lego, board games and books.

Julia Chapman, Chief Executive Officer at Northampton Saints, said: ”Our Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection has become a much-loved part of the festive calendar and we're delighted to once again be partnering with Travis Perkins on the initiative.

“It’s an initiative that makes a genuine difference and captures the spirit of the Saints family, from our incredibly generous supporters who donate every year to the players who visit local hospitals and help spread some festive cheer.

Alison Wong, Head of Marketing at Travis Perkins, added: “This is the 13th year we have partnered with Saints on the appeal and it remains a real honour to be able to bring festive joy to those children facing a difficult time, as well as their families.

“The response we receive from Saints supporters, Travis Perkins colleagues and customers, and the wider Northampton community has always been incredible and it would be fantastic if that could continue again this year.”

The Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection has helped bring smiles to thousands of children and families over the last 12 years, and Saints supporters are once again being encouraged to get involved and help make Christmas a little brighter for those spending it in hospital.