V&D Interiors in Bristol is aiding the Salvation Army by donating gifts and toiletries to families struggling this Christmas. Learn how you can participate.

Many children across the UK will go without Christmas gifts due to poverty and financial hardship. According to the Child Poverty Action Group, more 4 million children in the UK are living in poverty (nearly 1 in 3).

For many low-income families, covering essentials such as heating and food during winter must take a priority over gifts.

This Christmas, V&D Interiors will be supporting The Salvation Army and Santa’s Little Stars Christmas present appeals.

V&D Interiors will greatly appreciate any donations of new and unwrapped toys, which will be distributed to children who would otherwise go without.

Suggested gift ideas include:

• 0-1 years: Musical toys, stacking cups, sensory cloth books, bath toys.

• 1-3: Wooden puzzles, chunky crayons, colouring books, board and picture books, stocker / activity books, teddy bears.

• 3-5: Playdoh, colouring pencils, colouring books, activity / sticker books, games & puzzles, picture books, dolls and action figures, cars, lorries, puzzles.

• 5-8: Board games, outdoor games, arts & crafts, books, education games.

• 8-11: Board games, card games, stationary, activity books, arts & crafts.

• 11-14: Games, stationery, books, toiletry sets, mindfulness colouring books, activity books, hair accessories, gloves, scarfs, hats.

• 15-17: Toiletry sets, card games, drinks bottles, gift cards, gift sets

V&D Interiors will also be supporting Baby Bank Network’s annual Christmas campaign to receive toiletries for distribution to those most in need.