Toy Boxes
Every child deserves the chance to simply be a child
EVERY YEAR WE PROVIDE OVER 12000 TOY BOXES ACROSS THE UK
For many children arriving in refuge and safe accommodation, everything they own is left behind. At one of the most frightening times in a child’s life, a KidsOut Toy Box provides carefully selected, brand-new toys and books tailored to each child’s age and stage of development. More than just gifts, they offer comfort, familiarity, and reassurance, showing every child that they are seen, valued, and not alone.
“Toy boxes allow children to forget worries of their past and focus on new beginnings with their new toys. Mothers and children have to flee their homes with nothing but their clothes on their backs, so giving toys really makes a big difference to their wellbeing and happiness.”
Refuge worker
At Christmas, we provide a second Toy Box filled with age-appropriate gifts, helping children in refuge experience the joy, excitement, and magic of Christmas. Together, these Toy Boxes mark both the beginning of a family’s journey to safety and a reminder that brighter days lie ahead.
“I didn’t think Santa would find me here even though I have been good.”
Child in Refuge receiving a toy box
‘Help rebuild childhood, one Toy Box at a time’
If you are a refuge and would like to apply for Toy Boxes on behalf of the families please click this button and register to take part.
How can you help?
Buying a disadvantaged child a toy box helps children regain a sense of normality and helps make happy memories that last forever
