Saints and Travis Perkins launch ‘Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection’

Northampton Saints has teamed up with partner Travis Perkins to kick off the ‘Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection’ ahead of the Club’s Investec Champions Cup clash with Vodacom Bulls.

When the men in Black, Green and Gold face the South African side at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday 14 December, the spirit of giving will be in full swing. Supporters are invited to donate toys and food items to help thousands of young people in care and families in need across Northamptonshire.

Can’t make it to the game? No problem! Donations can be dropped off at Main Reception or the Saints Store at cinch Stadium from Monday 8th to Friday 12th December. 

Donations can also be made at four Travis Perkins branches in the region – on Harvey Reeves Road and Kettering Road in Northampton and in Daventry and the newly relocated Wellingborough branch – as well as at its head office on Lodge Farm Industrial Estate in Northampton between now and December 12.

This marks the twelfth year Saints and Travis Perkins have joined forces for this festive initiative. As part of the campaign, Saints players will visit Northampton General Hospital in December to surprise children and elderly patients with gifts.

Alongside the Toy Collection, the Club is also appealing for food donations to support the Northampton Children’s Trust through its hamper and present initiative, which will support more than 6,000 disadvantaged children and their families across Daventry, Northampton Angel Square, Wellingborough, Kettering and Corby.

“Partnering with Travis Perkins and harnessing the incredible generosity of our supporters and the wider Northampton community, ‘The Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection’ has brought joy to thousands of children and families over the years,” said Ulundi Makhanya, Director of Commercial Partnerships at Northampton Saints.

“This season is especially challenging for many, with ongoing cost-of-living pressures, so initiatives like this make a real difference.

Carine Jessamine, Group Marketing & Digital Director of Travis Perkins which has its head office in Northampton, said: “We are honoured to be supporting the Toy Collection in partnership with Northampton Saints.

“It’s one of the highlights of our partnership and it’s fantastic to be able to bring some festive joy to those children who are facing a difficult time this Christmas, as well as their families.”

How to get involved

Buy a new toy or gift (max £10) – see the list below for ideas – or choose five items from the hamper list and pop them in a Christmas bag.

Bring your donations to the Saints vs Vodacom Bulls match on Sunday 14 December (kick-off: 3.15pm) and drop them off at one of several collection points around cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.

Donations can be made at:

• The Travis Perkins truck by the statue in the VIP car park
• Various collection points in the Supporter Village and stadium

Unable to attend the game? You can still donate at any of these locations before Sunday 14 December:

• Travis Perkins branches on Harvey Reeves Road, Kettering Road, in Daventry and Wellingborough or at its head office on Lodge Farm Industrial Estate
• Reception at The Hub in Northampton
• Reception at the Primary Distribution Hub in Brackmills
• Main Reception or Saints Store at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens

Thank you for your continued support in making Christmas brighter for young people and families across Northamptonshire!