Community Outreach projects that local people can donate to/help with
Thanks to your generosity and the work of our elves, over 100 boxes have now been filled and are ready to begin the journey to Eastern Europe. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL BOXES ARE RETURNED TO CHURCH BY SUNDAY 25thOCTOBER IN TIME FOR UPLIFT. Mary and the Shoebox Elves
Following our second filling session, we have now prepared almost 100 boxes with the most generous donations given this year. Thank you again so much for your amazing support. Collection day for this area is Wednesday 28th October so we have time to complete more boxes but to do that we Read more
Our first shoebox filling session is on Wednesday 23rd September between 1 and 4pm. Please drop in and help us pack boxes ready for their journey across Europe in time for Christmas. A cuppa will be on offer. The more elves the merrier!!
Many thanks to all who stayed and joined us for lunch or gave a donation. We raised the wonderful total of £347 with which we’ll be able to do so much. Mary, Margaret, Jean and Hilary
This month we are asking for stationery items – notebooks, pencils, pens etc. This is a great time to find a bargain as Scottish schools have gone back, and colleges and universities are about to restart so supermarkets are clearing the last of their seasonal stock. If you are able Read more
During June, we would be very grateful for new UNDERWEAR and SOCKS/TIGHTS for adults. So that we collect a range of items and sizes, please speak to Margaret Anderson, Alison Chalmers, or Mary Millan for guidance. Thank you again for your generosity and support. Mary and the Shoebox Elves
We have been blown away by the generous response to our monthly request for items for this year’s shoebox appeal. We would be very grateful for donations of SHAVING FOAM/GEL, and RAZORS during May. Thank you again for your tremendous support. Mary and the Shoebox Elves Mary Millan and the Read more
Thank you so much for your recent donations. In April we would be very grateful for donations of SOAP, FACECLOTHS, TOOTHBRUSHES and TOOTHPASTE (preferably for adults) which can be put in the labelled box in the vestibule. Further details of our collection schedule can be found in the forthcoming magazine. Thank you in advance Read more
Each month we are looking for different items for this year’s shoeboxes. Thank you so much for your kind donations of hairbrushes and combs. In March we would be very grateful for any donations of SHAMPOO, SHOWER GEL or DEODORANT (preferably for adults and max capacity 250ml) which can be put in the labelled box in Read more
In October 2025, our 104 filled shoeboxes started their onward journey to Eastern Europe. Although it may seem early to be thinking again about shoeboxes, we are already sourcing bargains in post-Christmas sales for the 2026 shoeboxes. This year we plan to focus primarily (but not exclusively) on boxes for adults Read more