Tesco customers can spread festive joy by gifting toys this Christmas

From today until December 5, Tesco’s Galashiels Extra store is holding a collection for new and unwrapped toys for Cash for Kids, who will then distribute the toys to local children.

Cash for Kids' mission is to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in the UK who are affected by poverty, illness, neglect or have additional needs by providing grants and Christmas gifts to help them thrive.

Lorraine Massey, Community Champion at Tesco Galashiels Extra, said: “We have supported Cash for Kids in the Scottish borders for the last 8 years and are thrilled to be supporting again this year - it’s a fantastic initiative for a vital cause, and we look forward to continue helping when we can.”

Claire De Silva, Head of Communities at Tesco, said: “Our stores are committed to supporting local children and their communities year-round, and thanks to the generosity of our customers and colleagues, the annual toy donation campaign is a wonderful way to make a difference at Christmas.

“It's great to see Tesco Galashiels Extra partnering with Cash for Kids this year to ensure that every child experiences the magic of Christmas.”

More than 800 large Tesco stores across the UK will have a dedicated toy donation point where customers can donate new, unwrapped toys purchased in store. Last Christmas Tesco customers donated a total of 125,000 toys, with the retailer looking to beat that number this year.