Service Launches Two Collections Ahead Of Christmas For Those In Need

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service has launched not one, but two collections, which will help the most vulnerable of our communities this Christmas.

The Christmas Toy Appeal is back for its fifth year, supporting underprivileged children this Christmas. It is now live and will run until Monday 14 December. 

NFRS is collecting brand new (but unwrapped) toys, books, games, gift sets, selection boxes, and gift cards, for children up to the age of 16. 

You can drop off your donation to any fire station across Nottinghamshire between now and 14 December – find out which station is closest to you. There are additional drop-off locations across the county too, which are listed below:

• Tesco Extra, Mansfield, Chesterfield Road South, NG19 7TS
• Asda, Radford Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham, NG7 5FP
• Morrisons, Gamston, West Bridgford, NG2 6PS
• Sheltons Solicitors, Belmont House, Station Road, Hucknall, NG15 7UE
• Sheltons Solicitors, 299 Main Street, Bulwell, NG6 8ED
• Alders Pub, Worksop Road, Ollerton, Newark, NG22 9DR
• North Notts College, 215 Carlton Road, Worksop, S81 7HP
• Broad Oak Pub, Main Street, Streeley, Nottingham, NG8 6PD
• Pro Windows and Conservatories, 18 Bagnall Road, NG6 0JX

And, new to 2026, the Service’s Women’s Staff Network has also introduced a collection for women experiencing homelessness across Nottinghamshire. 

You can donate new, unused items many of us use every day, but which can be a luxury for those experiencing homelessness, including period products, toiletries, socks, blankets, and other small gifts. Alcohol, money, and/or gift cards are not accepted for this collection, and donations should be dropped off at Highfields Fire Station before Friday 11 December. 

If donating food or drink items for either collection, please ensure they have at least six months date on them.

Following many successful collections over the years – including the Easter Egg collection – we hope this year’s will be the same, helping make Christmas a little brighter for those facing difficult circumstances. 

Donated items from both collections will then be distributed to charities and organisations such as Broxtowe Women's Project, Broxtowe Youth Homelessness, New Hope Rehabilitation - Women's Supported Living, NIDAS and Nottingham Women's Centre.

If you have any questions, please email toy.appeal@notts-fire.gov.uk.