...a yoyo, some simple jewellery, a doll, a brush and comb...

... toothbrush, shampoo, deoderant, safety razors, a bar of soap, flannel, plasters,    socks/tights, calculator, crayons, felt tips, colouring book, balloons, pens, pencils, ...

a pair of scissors, a toy car, gloves and hats, a small bouncy ball, sweets, chocolate,           small travel games, a small soft toy, some felt pens, school items.......

The 2008 Shoebox Appeal Leaflet and posters are now available.

Please see how to ‘ Join the 2008 Shoebox Appeal’ page.  Alternatively download the 2008 Shoebox Appeal leaflet here

Also download the Shoebox Delivery Note 2008 PDF which you must fill in and give to the pick up driver or when you deliver the shoeboxes to us.

Join in with the  Shoebox Appeal and bring smiles to the faces of poor families.

Find out how below...

You pack the Shoebox with gifts.

Seal, gift-wrap and attach your details as below plus x2 £1 coins to the outside.

Deliver your shoebox to  an Area Collector or we will pick them up if there are 60+.

We pack your shoebox in a carton and take it to Eastern Europe where...

... your shoeboxes are given directly to  needy families!

 How to pack a Shoebox Instructions

• Get a strong shoebox (around size 8, not oversized). Collect your gifts - something for all ages in the family. Check 'What to pack'.

• Ruthlessly reject anything on the customs banned list. Craciun Fericit is Romanian for Merry Christmas

• Wrap and seal the lid on the box securely. Download the leaflet. Cut along dotted line, leaving two thirds of the leaflet

•  Fill in the Contents List for customs.  Now tape ONLY the Contents List to the box on three sides

• Now FOLD over the Gift Aid Form onto the Contents List (do not cut) so that the Contact Details, Gift Aid Declaration and £2 spaces are on the top of the box. Fill in your name and address so we can claim Gift Aid (if you are a UK tax payer)

 Tape £2 to the leaflet, tick the Gift Aid Box and add your signature, without this we cannot claim the tax back on the £2 donation.  Secure the rest of the leaflet to the box along the area indicated.

Please look at 'How to get Shoeboxes to us'