Help us bring joy to children across Bromley this Christmas

For families experiencing hardship, Christmas can be especially challenging – a time when the gap between what they hope to give and what they can afford feels widest.

At Bromley Brighter Beginnings, we firmly believe that Christmas should be joyful and magical for children and their families, no matter their situation. Every year, we strive to ease the pressure by providing hampers through our Christmas for Every Child effort.

Our Christmas campaign began in 2016, providing for around 50 children, and with your help Team BBB has been growing and sprinkling a little more Christmas magic with each year. In 2025 we were able to provide for more than 700 children and their families.

We pack and deliver the bags before December so families are not left worrying about how they’ll afford Christmas and so that children can open their advent calendars on December 1st.

Our Big BBB Christmas packing day will be on Sunday 22nd November 2026 and we are expecting more referrals than ever so let’s get started bringing the joy to families in need.

What’s in the bag?

BBB supports families by providing the essentials & goodies that make Christmas special.

Our ‘Christmas for Every Child’ hampers are filled with gifts, games, stocking fillers, books, pyjamas, Christmas jumpers, toiletries, treats and a family food voucher. Each item lovingly chosen to help children and their families enjoy the festive period together.

We’re proud to put the spotlight on local businesses by sourcing many of the toys available on our site from small, independent retailers. By supporting us, you’re not only bringing joy to a child but also helping to uplift our local community.

Our Christmas Shop is now OPEN!

Our Christmas Shop is now OPEN!!

Visit the Christmas Shop

“During christmas when most of my classmates received presents they’ve been wishing for I was opening gifts of basic essentials such as underwear. ”

Iz Youth Ambassador for End Child Poverty

How you can help this year ↓

We know times are tough for everyone at the moment, and we are so grateful for every donation. If a financial contribution is not a possibility for you this year, you can still help us raise awareness across the community – simply sharing the link to this page with friends, family and colleagues could make a HUGE difference. 

As well as providing essentials to help families keep afloat at the most expensive time of the year, our supporters are helping to remove the stigma that many of our families feel. Our aim is simple – reduce stress and increase dignity. And most importantly, we want children to know that Father Christmas hasn’t forgotten them.”

BBB Volunteer

Donate Christmas Jumpers

Do you have a ‘pre-loved’ children’s Christmas jumper or even a new one you don’t or won’t wear? Jumpers can be any size from newborn to small adult but must be in great pre-loved condition (no bobbles or stains, no pulled threads) and CLEAN, so that we can pass them straight on to families. Donation Locations.

Donate an unwanted / duplicate gift (NEW ONLY)

There is an easy yet impactful way to support our Christmas for Every Child campaign without spending a penny—regift! You can donate a new gift that you’ve received but don’t need or can’t use. Instead of letting it sit unused, pass it on to someone who will truly appreciate and benefit from it. Donations can be delivered to our drop-off locations below (either using Facebook message or email)

Get your school or group involved

We would LOVE local schools and groups to get involved and help us collect items to go in the Christmas Bags. If you are someone who works in a school or a parent/carer with children at school you can ask your school if they would like to get involved.

Please get in touch with Helen Scothern via Facebook message or email helen@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk to find out what we need.

Get your business involved

Calling all businesses! Are you looking for a small charity to support this Christmas? Somewhere you know your donation will make a real difference? If so, we’d love to talk to you about donations towards one of our gift categories.

Please email jenny@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk to get involved.

Share our mission

Sharing our mission is vital to our success, especially if a financial contribution is not a possibility for you this year, you can still help us raise awareness across the community.

Save, like and share our social media posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Christmas for Every Child – Leaflet

Share our leaflet with your local community – be it family, friends, neighbours, school groups, sports groups, local businesses – share away and ask them to share with everyone they can too!! Let’s spread the word like Christmas confetti throughout Bromley and beyond.

Donation Drop off Locations

Primark Bromley (PJs) Ground floor checkout: High Street, BR1 1HE (until 15th November)

Area	Volunteer	Email
Bromley North	Rhian Arrenberg	rhian@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Orpington	Sarah Hindocha	sarah2@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Bromley North	Lorelei Freeman	lorelei@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Petts Wood	Kathryn Clarke	Kathrynclarke@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Sidcup	Polly Rose	polly@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Petts Wood	Helen Scothern	helen@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
West Wickham	Anna Parsonage	anna@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Shortlands	Marcella Gavidia	marcella@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Biggin Hill	Jan Finch	jan@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Chislehurst	Jenny Manning	jenny@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk
Hayes	Claire McKeogh	claire@bromleybrighterbeginnings.org.uk