Gift Guides

Welcome to our gift guides

Not sure what to buy for your Christmas pledge? To make things easier, we’ve put together these gift guides filled with ideas that our lovely supporters have shared over the years.

You’ll find real suggestions from real people, things that children of different ages and genders have loved in past appeals. From fun toys to cosy essentials and everything in between, there’s something here to help you pick a gift that will make a child feel special this Christmas.

Inside the guides, you’ll see:

  • Popular gift ideas from past donations

  • Suggestions grouped by age and gender to make choosing easier

  • Options for every budget, from small treats to special main gifts

  • A mix of fun, practical and thoughtful gifts

Have a browse, get inspired, and help make Christmas a little brighter for a child who truly deserves it.

P.s. We know that gifts aren’t just for “boys” or “girls” - these are simply based on what our children have enjoyed in the past so feel free to look through all the guides, no matter the label. You might find the perfect idea in another section too!

Gift guides - Girls

0 -12 months old

  • Teethers
  • Rattles
  • Soft books / bath books
  • Soft toys
  • Stacking cups / rings
  • Big crayons
  • Baby cutlery / feeding sets
  • Onesies, Sleep sacks, Blankets
  • Clothing

2 & 3 years old

  • Playmobi
  • Pretend play (e.g. wooden play kitchen food)
  • Books (especially Usborne lift the flap type books, Julia Donaldson etc)
  • Jigsaws, Puzzles
  • Colouring books & Crayons
  • Play Doh
  • Baby dolls
  • Superhero toys
  • Animal sets with large animals, dinosaurs etc
  • Chad Valley toys (e.g. wooden fishing set, blocks)
  • PJs, Onesies, Fluffy bed socks
  • Clothing

4 & 5 years old

  • Barbie, Dolls, Action figures
  • Dress up
  • Scruff-a-luv pet
  • Polly Pocket World
  • Styling head
  • Scrapbooks
  • Magic sand 
  • Drawing set
  • Arts & Crafts supplies
  • Books
  • Soft toys, Squishmallows
  • PJs, Onesies, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, scarf & gloves set
  • Clothing

6 & 7 year old

  • Squishmallows, Plushies
  • Fidget toys
  • Notebooks, Diaries, Stationary
  • Jewelry making sets, Clay beads, Loom bands
  • Lego Friends
  • Cry Babies, Fingerlings, Polly Pocket World
  • Dress up clothes
  • Arts & Crafts supplies
  • Books
  • Fidgets
  • Jigsaws, Puzzles
  • Cosy blanket
  • Makeup
  • Hair accessories (hairbands, bobbles, clasps)
  • Nail art sets, Nail varnish
  • Board games
  • PJs, Oodie, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, scarf & gloves set
  • Clothing

8 & 9 years old

  • Squishmallows
  • Fidget toys
  • Jewelry making sets, Clay Beads, Loom bands
  • Books
  • Slime, Orbee squishies
  • Fidgets
  • Notebooks, Sationary, Diaries
  • Board games (e.g. Articulate, Labyrinth, Uno)
  • Card games (e.g, Uno, Monopoly Deal, Top Trumps)
  • Slime
  • Arts & Crafts supplies
  • Makeup 
  • Skincare (e.g. Simple, Boots/Superdrug own, Habi)
  • Smelly sets
  • Hair accessories (bobbles, hairbands, clasps)
  • PJs, Oodie, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, Scarf & Glove sets
  • Clothing

10 & 11 year old

  • Skincare (e.g. Simple face wash & moisturiser, Habi, Bubble)
  • Make up
  • Smelly sets
  • Perfume (Zara good for this)
  • Pamper sets
  • Nail varnish
  • Hair products
  • Books
  • Art supplies
  • Notebooks, Diaries, Stationary
  • Jewelry, Accessories, Bags, Sunglasses
  • Clothing (Hoodies, Jumpers, T-shirts, Leggings)
  • Sports socks
  • PJs, Oodie, Fluffy bed socks 
  • Hat, scarf & glove set

12, 13 & 14 year old

  • Gift card (e.g Primark, Sports Direct, New Look, Nandos, Cinema, Greggs, Costa)
  • Skincare (e.g. Boots/Superdrug own brand, Simple, Habi, Bubble)
  • Makeup
  • Smelly sets
  • Perfume (Zara brands good and affordable)
  • Headphones, Earpods
  • Bags (handbags / backpacks)
  • Water bottle
  • Light up mirror
  • Fidgets
  • Clothing (e.g. leggings, hoodies, jumpers, t-shirts)
  • Sports socks
  • PJs, Oodie, Dressing gown, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, Scarf & Gloves

15 & 16 year olds

  • Gift card (e.g Primark, Sports Direct, New Look, Nandos, Cinema, Greggs, Costa)
  • Skincare (e.g. Boots/Superdrug own brand, Simple, Habi, Bubble)
  • Makeup
  • Smelly sets / Perfume (Zara own brand perfume good and affordable)
  • Headphones, Earpods
  • Bags (handbags / backpacks)
  • Water bottle
  • Light up mirror
  • Clothing (e.g. leggings, hoodies, jumpers, t-shirts)
  • Sports socks
  • PJs, Oodie, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, Scarf & Gloves

Gift guide - Boys

0 - 12 months old

  • Teethers
  • Rattles
  • Soft books / bath books
  • Soft toys
  • Stacking cups / rings
  • Big crayons
  • Baby cutlery / feeding sets
  • Onesies, Sleep sacks, Blankets
  • Clothing

2 & 3 years old

  • Playmobil
  • Dinosaurs
  • Animal sets with large animals, dinosaurs etc
  • Toy vehicles (cars, trucks)
  • Wooden train sets
  • Pretend play (wooden kitchen food etc)
  • Superhero toys
  • Books (especially Usborne lift the flap ones, Julia Donaldson etc)
  • Kigsaws, puzzles
  • Clothing
  • PJs, Onesies, Dressing gown, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, scarf & gloves set

4 & 5 years old

  • Lego, Duplo
  • Roblox
  • Walkie Talkies
  • Fidget toys
  • Arts & crafts supplies
  • Action figures
  • Jigsaws, Puzzles
  • Playmobil
  • Superhero toys
  • Toy vehicles
  • Clothing
  • PJs, Onesie, Dressing gown, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, scarf & gloves set

6 & 7 year old

  • Marble Run
  • Cars, Trucks
  • Pokemon
  • Sticker books, colouring books
  • Reading books
  • Lego
  • Football
  • Archery set, Velcro darts
  • Rubiks Cube
  • Minecraft, Roblox items
  • Hot Wheels
  • Building toys (e.g. magnetic tiles, Knex)
  • Clothing
  • Slime
  • Fidgets
  • PJs, Onesie, Dressing gown, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, scarf & gloves set

8 & 9 year olds

  • Fidget toys
  • Remote control cars
  • Fancy yo-yo
  • Lego (Fortnight, Minecraft)
  • Reading books, Fact books, Sticker books
  • Art supplies
  • Nerf guns
  • Skateboard
  • Slime
  • Football
  • Board games (e.g. Articulate, Labyrinth)
  • Card games (e.g, Uno, Monopoly Deal, Top Trumps)
  • Clothing
  • PJs, Oodie, Dressing gown, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, scarf & glove set

10 & 11 years

  • Football, Goalie Gloves, Training cones
  • Books (like David Walliams, Tom Gates)
  • Board games
  • Card games (e.g. Uno, Top Trumps)
  • Art supplies
  • Smelly sets
  • Clothing (e.g. Hoodies, Slim fit joggers, t-shirts)
  • PJs, Oodies, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, scarf  gloves set

12, 13 & 14 year old

  • Gift card (e.g Sports Direct, Primark, JD Sports, Nandos, Cinema, Greggs, Costa)
  • Clothing (e.g. joggers, t-shirts, hoodies like Under Armour, North Face - sometimes found cheap in TK Max/Sports Direct)
  • Smelly sets
  • Aftershave
  • Sports socks
  • Headphones (gaming and earpods)
  • Backpacks, Water bottles
  • Fidgets
  • Clothing (e.g. leggings, hoodies, jumpers, t-shirts)
  • PJs, Oodies, Dressing gown, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, Scarf & Gloves

15 & 16 years old

  • Gift card (e.g Sports Direct, Primark, JD Sports, Nandos, Cinema, Greggs, Costa)
  • Clothing (e.g. joggers, t-shirts, hoodies like Under Armour, North Face - sometimes found cheap in TK Max/Sports Direct)
  • Smelly sets
  • Sports socks
  • Aftershave
  • Headphones (gaming and earpods)
  • Backpacks, Water bottles
  • PJs, Oodie, Fluffy bed socks
  • Hat, Scarf & Gloves