The Cotton Court Christmas Gift Appeal is back for its 13th year, and we’re asking for your help to make sure every child and young person Barnardo’s supports in Lancashire has a gift to open on Christmas Day.

What started as a small local initiative has grown into a Lancashire tradition that brings businesses, individuals, and communities together — spreading a little joy where it’s needed most.

“This annual gift appeal isn’t just a tradition for us – it’s our way of spreading joy and making a real difference,”
says Rob Binns, Director of Cotton Court Business Centre.
“Every year we’re blown away by the generosity of people who donate gifts for children and young people who might not get anything else. We couldn’t do it without them.”

There are three simple ways to take part:

This year, we’re especially asking for gifts suitable for teenagers and young adults, an age group that often gets overlooked but deserves just as much joy on Christmas morning.

“Every single gift brings happiness to a child or young person supported by Barnardo’s,” explains Debbie Nolan-Plunkett, Assistant Director at Barnardo’s.

“It ensures they feel cared for and remembered at a time when many may be missing out on Christmas with loved ones or where families are struggling to afford the cost.”

Barnardo’s staff see firsthand the impact these donations have — reaching children and families across Lancashire who need it most.

“We’d like to say a huge thank you to Cotton Court and their supporters for making such a huge difference for children and young people at Christmas.”

Together, let’s make this Christmas memorable for every child and young person in our community.

Unwrapped gifts can be donated at any of the following sites:

🎁 Delivery address for online gifts & vouchers:
Barnardo’s Gift Appeal
Cotton Court Business Centre
Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BY

Let’s come together to make Christmas brighter for every young person in Lancashire. 💚