Give a gift this Christmas

Would you like to send a gift to a child in Ukraine thisChristmas?  2020 has been a challenging year for us all and we would love to remind the children in Ukraine that they are not alone, that we are praying for them. You can make an enormous difference to a child’s life by sending them a unique gift, just for them.

With many parents out of work this year due to the virus, most children will not be expecting gifts as for many families, even meeting their basic needs is a struggle. UCM would like to send a gift to up to 700 children who will be attending theChristmas services held by our partner churches this season. You, your children, their school or Sunday school could bless such children.

It is really simple. All you need to do is purchase a gift that weighs less that 500g and fits into an A4 envelope, write a simple note inside and send it to us beforeNovember 27th. You can then follow us on facebook or Instagram to see updates of the gifts being delivered.

Step 1: Choose from one of the age groups below so that we can send appropriate gifts.
Category
Gift ideas (not exhaustive)
Under 5
Socks, puzzle, simple colouring books, kinetic sand, plasticine, small toy, simple lego
Aged 5-11
Socks, a t-shirt, puzzle books without English language, plasticine, paints/pens/coloured pencils, a pencil case/stationery, small toy, small lego set, uno or similar
Boy12+
Simple English story book, lego, socks, t-shirt, phone case, google play voucher, keyring, sports cap, uno or similar, a neck buff
Girl12+
Simple English story book, lego, socks, t-shirt, phone case, google play voucher, keyring, nail varnish/remover
Step 2: Write a small note using simple English. All children study English from first grade in Ukraine so they will enjoy trying to read it, and most have access to the internet to find translation if necessary. You might like to include a photo of you and your family too.
Step3: Put the gift and note together in an envelope. Please write somewhere on the envelope which of the above categories your gift is for. You can then with post the gift directly to our packing team at the following address:
'Cherith' 4 Harrowdene
Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7BU.

or you can take it to one of the following drop-off points:

Wantage, Oxfordshire:
The King’s Centre Unit 3B, Kings Walk, Limborough Rd, Wantage, OX12 9AJ.

Ifold, W.Sussex: ‘Fairhurst’ Plaistow Road, Ifold. RH14 0TU.

Farnham, Surrey: Please text 07915176759 for address details.

Bournemouth, Dorset:
Flat 5 Tivoli Court, 64a SurreyRoad, Bournemouth, Dorset BH4 9HU.

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