An Osterley Christmas Toy Appeal

That's A Wrap planning to donate over a thousand toys with help

Saba Hasan, a young resident of Osterley, has set up a new community group called That’s A Wrap which is looking for support from local residents and businesses for a large community toy drive this Christmas to help families in the area who are struggling to make ends meet.   

That’s A Wrap has been inundated with requests for toys from local charities that work on the frontline with disadvantaged children, and is organising an ambitious appeal for donations of 1,000 toys.

The appeal will culminate in a local community Present Wrapping event on Saturday 15 December to which local residents will be invited to help wrap the donated toys in time for distribution the following week.  That’s A Wrap is particularly keen to encourage participation from individuals of all ages, ethnic and faith backgrounds and feels this is a good opportunity to bring people together for a common cause.

Right now, That’s A Wrap is asking for the following:

• local businesses to sponsor the initiative
• local businesses/faith centres to host toy collection points
• a venue for the Present Wrapping event on 15 December (for about 200 people).

That’s A Wrap will begin appealing for and collecting toys, and donated funds towards toys, after 15 November.  We will keep you informed.

If you can help with the above or have any other ideas of how to help please contact Saba Hassan at saba@thatsawrap.org.uk or on 07719 408213.

November 15, 2018