Stockport Shopping Centre gives 1,000s gifts to children

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Merseyway Shopping Centre's Giving Tree campaign has once again been a tree-mendous success, providing £100,000 worth of gifts to less fortunate children across Stockport.

The Giving Tree invites individuals, businesses, and community groups to choose a red tag left on the tree and buy a bespoke gift for the child described on the tag ahead of Christmas Day.

Achieving its most successful year to date with thousands of people donating gifts of toys, books, games, pyjamas, slippers and more, ready to be distributed to Stockport schools and charities.

Victoria Nichol, Merseyway Centre Manager said: "The Giving Tree is a testament to the incredible spirit of our community here in Stockport.

The Giving Tree. Credit: Merseyway

"From our Centre Management team to the dedicated volunteers, the shoppers who purchase the gifts and the organisations who help collect and deliver the presents, it’s a seamless effort built on compassion and generosity.

"Together, we’re ensuring that no child in our community wakes up without a gift on Christmas morning, it’s heartwarming to see how many lives we can touch when we all work together to spread joy during the festive season.”

This Christmas' Giving Tree supported 14 primary schools across Stockport, as well as local homeless shelters, youth groups, refuges and local charities Chelwood Foodbank Plus and Emmie’s Kitchen.