Fourth annual Toy Drive in Skegness brings festive cheer to local children
Becoming a new collection point for 2025, The White Horse has hosted an annual Toy Drive alongside The Hideout Cafe and Bar, marking the fourth consecutive year of the initiative and seeing continued growth in community generosity.
Throughout December, the collection ran at The White Horse on Burgh Road, allowing people to take part in supporting local children and families during the festive period.
Donated presents were delivered in the days leading up to Christmas to local organisations already known to the organisers. Gifts for children were dropped off at the Children’s Ward at Pilgrim Hospital by Denis and Jack Gosling, while with the remaining donations delivered to The Storehouse Food Bank by Brad Johnson and Carl Wheaton on Friday, 12 and Saturday, 13 December, 2025.
Organisers said it was amazing to see the Toy Drive grow again for another year, reflecting the ongoing kindness and generosity of the local community.
Plans are already in place to continue the Toy Drive in 2026, with collection points returning to both The White Horse and The Hideout Café and Bar, marking the fifth year of the initiative.
Brad Johnson, one of the organisers, said: “The generosity shown by our community continues to be incredible.
"Every year we are reminded just how willing people are to support local families, and seeing the Toy Drive grow again this year has been genuinely heart-warming. We are really looking forward to building on this momentum as we head towards our fifth year in 2026.”
The organisers thanked everyone who donated, volunteered, and supported the Toy Drive for helping make a positive difference during the Christmas period.