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Saints partner Travis Perkins for Big Christmas Toy and Hamper Collection

Northampton Saints will once again partner Travis Perkins for the ‘TP Big Christmas Toy Collection’ during the Club’s exhibition clash with Barbarian F.C. this weekend. 

With the aim of brightening the festive season for thousands of young people in care and families in need across Northamptonshire, Saints and Travis Perkins are calling on all supporters to make this great community initiative a success.

Toys can be donated at Saints’ match against the Barbarians on Saturday 26th November (kick-off 3pm), and then distributed to young people and children for whom Christmas would just be another day.

“We’re delighted to have teamed up with Travis Perkins again for the Big Toy and Hamper Collection, in what is the ninth year of delivering the initiative together,” said Ulundi Makhanya, Head of Commercial Partnerships at Northampton Saints.

“These are still challenging times for many families and young people, especially at this time of year, so initiatives such as this are hugely important.

“We’re incredibly grateful the generosity we receive year-on-year from our supporters and to the hundreds of people who bring along their donations. Here’s hoping for another successful year!”

Ulundi Makhanya, Saints’ Head of Commercial Partnerships

Travis Perkins’ Managing Director, Kieran Griffin, added: “We have a long tradition of supporting the Big Toy and Hamper Collection, which always has such a positive impact in the Northampton area. As a major local employer we are proud to continue supporting this initiative at the heart of our communities at such a crucial and poignant time.

“Our colleagues, customers and Saints supporters are all incredibly generous and the toys, gifts and food items will go a long way to making Christmas a little bit more cheerful for young people and families this year.”

Saints supporters can get involved by…

  • Spending no more than £10 on a new toy or gift (see the tabs below for a list of ideas)
  • Bringing it along to the Northampton Saints match against the Barbarians on Sunday 26th November
  • Donating the gift at one of multiple drop-off points for the Toy Collection – including the ‘Travis Perkins truck’ by the statue as you enter through the main gates, and also another Travis Perkins collection point in the centre of the Supporter Village at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens.
  • If you are unable to attend the game, you can leave toy donations at the Travis Perkins branches on Harvey Reeves Road or at their offices at The Hub, Cornerstone House and the Primary Distribution Hub in Brackmills between now and Friday 25 November.
  • Donations will also be accepted at the main reception and inside the Saints Store at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens until Friday 25 November.

Thank you for your continued support and for changing the lives of young people and children at Christmas! 

Gift Ideas

  • + AGED 0-5 YEARS

    • Saints teddy bear, hats, gloves, scarves
    • Other soft toys
    • Character gifts and toys, i.e. Peppa Pig, Minions, Dora the Explorer, Postman Pat, Thomas and Friends, etc.
    • Infant gifts from Mothercare, Boots and the Early Learning Centre
    • First learning books
    • DVDs
  • + AGED 6-12 YEARS

    • Saints hats, gloves, scarves
    • Activity books
    • Board games
    • Handicraft kits
    • Make-up sets or dressing up jewellery or clothing
    • Dolls and accessories
    • Soft toys
    • Lego and Lego Creator
    • ‘Pretend Play’ toys
    • Model cars, Transformers, Hexbugs and similar items
    • Outdoor games
    • Sporting items
    • DVDs
  • + AGED 13-18 YEARS

    • Saints hats, gloves, scarves
    • Board games and puzzles
    • Toiletry gift sets
    • CDs and DVDs
    • Lego Technic and Hexbugs
    • Mobile phone charms
    • Store vouchers
    • Amazon, iTunes, music download vouchers

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