Question 1

What is Glasgow's Spirit of Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Glasgow’s Spirit of Christmas is a children’s gift campaign by Cultivating Mindfulness, a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) Registration Number SC048634.

You can read more about how it started here; 
Learn more about our main charity here. https://www.cultivatingmindfulness.org.uk/

Question 2

I’d love to get involved, how does it work?

Accepted Answer

If you haven’t already, join our Glasgow’s Spirit of Christmas Community Facebook Group. It can be found here at https://www.facebook.com/groups/613947025394004/

The pinned Announcement / Featured ‘Launch Post’ at the top of our Facebook Community page explains how it all works or you can read this on our public campaign page at:

You’ll also find useful resources here to help with your fundraising;
- https://www.glasgowsspiritofchristmas.org.uk/resources

Question 3

How do I donate?

Accepted Answer

Become a secret Santa for a child affected by financial hardship or living in poverty by visiting our website and choose from the ‘PLEDGE A GIFT’ or ‘DONATE CASH’ option here;

Once in the Christmas Portal; follow the steps below to donate a gift;

How To Donate:

Step 1 - Choose to either make a cash donation or a physical gift donation.
Step 2 – To make a cash donation click "I'd like to make a cash donation".
Step 3 – To donate a Gift Made with Love to one of our charity partners click "Make a Pledge" or click "I'd like to make a gift donation".
Step 4 – Choose the number of children in each age group you would like to be a Secret Santa for.
Step 5 – Confirm the donation in your gift basket by checking out and receive an email confirmation with a personal Gift Donation Number.
Step 6 - Visit the Gift Drop-Off page to obtain the details of when and where to deliver your gift(s).
Step 7 - Write your personal Gift Donation Number on the Gift tag of your gift(s) when you drop them off at your chosen charity or children’s organisation so that you can be matched with your chosen children and age group.
Step 8 – Please ensure that you drop your gifts to the right location at the right time in the specified delivery window dates to ensure your allocated child receives your gift)s) in time for Christmas morning.

Question 4

What is a Gift Made With Love?

Accepted Answer

A Gift Made with Love is a personal gift you create that includes a selection of gifts relevant to the child’s age and gender placed in a Christmas Gift Bag. We also gratefully accept selection boxes and treats as well as single items to The Wellbeing Centre, 31 Gavinton Street, Muirend, G44 3EF on specific dates in December as follows;Saturday 5 December: 2-4pmThursday 10 December: 6-8pmSaturday 12 December: 2-4pmSunday 13 December: 2-4pmTuesday 15 December: 6-8pmThursday 17 December: 12-4pmIf you join our Facebook group you will be able to look at the "Photos" section to see lots of gift ideas from our members to help and inspire you or download our Secret Santa Guide or Office/Company Secret Santa here;You should write the age and gender of your chosen child on the gift tag along with your PLEDGE ID number which will help us to sort and allocate your gifts.

Question 5

Can I or my work donate cash instead of gifts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our charity has a dedicated Just Giving page for cash donations including the opportunity to BE A FUNDRAISER for any eventsyou may be considering. You can read more on our Just Giving page here;

Question 6

How do you use the money donated towards your Just Giving campaign?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the total of donations received these will be used towards our campaign objectives such as providing gifts/gift vouchers to fulfil shortfalls of gift referrals and meet the needs of our campaign, increasing our support to our partnering charities and towards meeting the legitimate costs of running the campaign.

Question 7

Can I wrap my gifts in wrapping paper?

Accepted Answer

Each charity partner has to check that gifts are appropriate and for healthand safety purposes. We ask that you do not wrap gifts as they will be unwrapped upon receipt.
Instead, please use a Christmas Gift Bag as detailed above and write the PLEDGE ID number, gender and age group of the child you have chosen on the gift tag.

Question 8

How much should I spend?

Accepted Answer

We don't stipulate an amount that you should spend per child. Creating a Gift Made with Love is entirely at your discretion and we are grateful with whatever you wish to donate.
All we ask is that you put yourself in the child’s shoes and imagine what will make them smile and feel loved and included on Christmas morning.

Please download our Secret Santa Guide or Office Secret Santa for ideas on our main website:

Question 9

Can I give a gift voucher?

Accepted Answer

Experiences such as cinema or restaurant or multi-shop vouchers can be a great choice for teenagers aged 13+ and can be included in your gift.

For younger children we advise that a relevant Gift made with Love would be so much more appreciated as so much thought and care would have gone into creating it, which a child will feel when they open their gift on Christmas morning.

Question 10

How can I find out the shoe or clothing sizes of the child?

Accepted Answer

We would suggest that the children’s clothes be based on age and that adult size small or medium will suit most teenagers 13-16 and small, medium or large for 16 plus ages.

For example, if your chosen child is age 3-5 years we would advise size 4/5 years clothing to allow for growth.

We do not advise donating shoes as these are very specific and sizes and width can vary.

Question 11

Can I donate nearly new toys or clothing?

Accepted Answer

Due to Health and Safety, we are only able to accept new items.

Question 12

Can I include a Christmas card with a message?

Accepted Answer

We kindly request that you do not include any personal messages or Christmas cards for children as they expect their gift to have come from Santa whose role you are kindly stepping in for.

Question 13

Why is the Community Group on Facebook not public?

Accepted Answer

The group was started 11 years ago by our Founder Julie Griffin, solely for family and friends on a private setting and then went viral in a week with thousands of people wanting to join in.

At the time we were unaware that groups exceed 300 members Facebook settings will not allow the settings to be changed back to a public group. This is why we need everyone to share and raise awareness of the work we do to support local children referred to GSOC.

We now also have a public group on Facebook and Instagram and Twitter to keep up with the latest news and events.

Community Facebook page - Join

Public Facebook Page - Follow

Question 14

Can I volunteer to help?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have many volunteering opportunities for individuals and companies.

You can view our "Volunteer Roles" and submit your interest on our Volunteer website page:

Question 15

How can my office or company get involved?

Accepted Answer

Our Office Secret Santa Guide is available to download directly from our website page at;

Question 16

How can I get support for my charity organization / community group?

Accepted Answer

Please send us an email to glasgowspiritofchristmas@gmail.com if you would like to apply for support. Our charity partners must meet specific criteria and we cannot guarantee that your application will be successful.

Question 17

How can I apply for gifts for my family?

Accepted Answer

We do not accept applications directly from individuals or families at this time. Please take a look at our list of Participating Charities and contact the appropriate organisation who may be able to help you and refer you to us for support.

Question 18

Does the child you have pledged for, get everything that you put in the bag or do the items get shared?

Accepted Answer

The charities generally keep the gifts intact exactly as they have been donated but there are occasions when some gifts are added to in order to make a bigger gift or add a selection box or treats for a child if there isn’t any included. And sometimes certain items have to be removed if they are not appropriate for a certain gender/non or age group.

Question 19

I have lots of nearly new toys and clothing that I’d like to donate?

Accepted Answer

We are only able to accept new items due to health and safety requirements but there are other Facebook groups that you could donate to or offer for free to families who would be very grateful.

Question 20

Can my company/office volunteer?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the success of the children's campaign and if we receive the donations we require to fulfill all of the children's referrals we receive,  the we reply on the kindness of volunteers to help us pick, pack and organise the gifts to be distributed to families, please register here:

Question 21

Can my colleagues and I wrap the gifts and just hand them in, myself and my colleague will check them for safety and make sure they are age appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Thank you for your very kind offer of wrapping the gifts, but the staff will have to remove all the lovely wrapping for their own health and safety policies to be adhered to. If you could place your Gifts made with Love inside a Christmas Gift Bag, and add the gender, age and PLEDGE ID number to the tag, it will help us to identify the child it should go.
I have attached the 'Create an Office Secret Santa' guide which may be useful too, hope this helps make it easier and thank you so much for thinking of us and your very kind donations.

Question 22

Aberlour Childcare Trust - Glasgow - Family Support Service

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM ABERLOUR'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. 
MAKE A PLEDGE
Gift Drop Off Information 
Address2nd Floor135 Fifty Pitches RoadGlasgow G51 4EB
Opening TimesMon - 8.30 - 4.30pmTue- 8.30 - 4.30pmWed -  8.30 - 4.30pmThu - 8.30 - 4.30pmFri - 8.30 - 4.30pmSat - closedSun - closed
Gift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.
30 November - 18 December 2026

Question 23

Acre Tenants and Residents Association

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM ACRE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. 
MAKE A PLEDGE
Gift Drop Off Information 
Address3 Acre   DriveMaryhillGlasgowG20 0TW
Opening TimesMon -   10-2pmTue - closedWed - 12-3pmThu - closedFri - closedSat -   closedSun - closed
Gift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.
16 November - 18 December 2026

Question 24

Aberlour Childcare Trust - Inverclyde - Intensive Family Support

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM ABERLOUR'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. 
MAKE A PLEDGE
Gift Drop Off Information 
AddressAberlour HSCPJames Watt Building105 Dalrymple StreetGreenock PA15 1HU
Opening TimesMon - 9-3pmTue- 9-3pmWed - 9-3pmThu - 9-3pmFri - 9-3pmSat - closedSun - closed
Gift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.
4 December - 16 December 2026

Question 25

Amma Birth Companions

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM AMMA'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. 
MAKE A PLEDGE
Gift Drop Off Information 
AddressFloor 51 Cadogan Square51 Cadogan StreetGlasgow G2 7HF
Opening TimesMon - 10-4pmTue - 10-4pmWed - 10-4pmThu - 10-4pmFri - 10-2pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.
9 November - 9 December 2026

Question 26

Baby Bank Scotland

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BABY BANK'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. 
MAKE A PLEDGE
Gift Drop Off Information 
Address5c Bairds CrescentAllanshaw Industrial EstateHamilton ML3 9FD
Opening TimesMon - closedTue - 10-2pmWed - closedThu - 10-2pmFri - closedSat - closedSun - 10-2pmGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.25 October - 22 November 2026

Question 27

Baltic Street Adventure Playground

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BALTIC STREET ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. 
MAKE A PLEDGE
Gift Drop Off Information 
AddressBaltic Street Adventure Playground421 Baltic StreetGlasgowG40 3EU
Opening TimesMon - closedTue - 9.30-4.30pmWed - 9.30-4.30pmThu - 9.30-4.30pmFri - 9.30-4.30pmSat - 9.30-4.30pmSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.15 December - 17 December 2026

Question 28

Barnardo's APNA

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BARNARDO APNA'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. 
MAKE A PLEDGE
Gift Drop Off Information 
AddressBuilding 10,000Academy ParkGower StreetGlasgow G51 1PR
Opening TimesMon -  9-5pmTues - closedWed - 9-5pmThurs - closedFri - 9-3pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.30 November - 13 December 2026

Question 29

Barnardos Family Team, East Ayrshire

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BARNARDO FAMILY TEAM'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address43A John Finnie StreetKilmarnockEast Ayrshire KA1 1BL
Opening TimesMon -   9-4pmTue - 9-4pmWed - 9-4pmThu - 9-4pmFri - 9-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 December - 12 December 2026

Question 30

Barnardos Lanarkshire

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BARNARDO LANARKSHIRE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address58-60 Albert StreetMotherwell ML1 1PR
Opening TimesMon - 10-7pmTue - 10-7pmWed - 10-7pmThu - 10-7pmFri - 10-2pmSat - 10-2pmSun - 10-2pm Gift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.30 November - 16 December 2026

Question 31

Barnardos North & South Ayrshire

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BARNARDO NORTH AND SOUTH AYRSHIRE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address39-41a Main StreetKilwinning KA13 6AN
Opening TimesMon - 10-4pmTue - 10-4pmWed - 10-4pmThu - 10-4pmFri - closedSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.16 November - 18 December 2026

Question 32

Barnardos BEST/Safer Choices

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BARNARDO BEST/SAFER CHOICE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressBuilding 10,000Academy ParkGower StreetGlasgow G51 1PR
Opening TimesMon - 9-5pmWed - 9-5pmThu - closedFri - 9-3pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.30 November - 13 December 2026

Question 33

Barnardos PACE, East Dunbartonshire

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BARNARDO PACE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressLennoxtown Enterprise Centre12 Railway CourtStation RoadGlasgow G66 7LL
Opening TimesMon - closedTue - 9-5pmWed - 9-5pmThu - 9-5pmFri - closedSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.30 November - 13 December 2026

Question 34

Barnardos Youth Involvement Project, Easterhouse

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BARNARDO YOUTH INVOLVEMENT PROJECT'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressWestwood Business Centre69-71 Aberdalgie RoadEasterhouse G34 9HJ
Opening TimesMon -  9-5pmTue - 9-5pmWed - 9-5pmFri - 9-3pmSat - closedSun -   closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.30 November - 13 December 2026

Question 35

BJO Amara Association

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BJO AMARA'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address70 Shakespeare StreetGlasgow G20 8TJ
Opening TimesMon - 12-6pmTue - 12-6pmWed - 12-6pmThu - 12-6pmFri - 12-6pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 December - 23 December 2026

Question 36

Broomloan Nursery Glasgow

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM BROOMLOAN'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressBroomloan Nursery c/o Govan Campus635 Govan RoadGlasgow G51 2AQOpening TimesMon -  8.30 - 4pmTue - 8.30 - 4pmWed - 8.30 - 4pmThu - 8.30 - 4pmFri - 8.30 - 4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 December - 11 December 2026

Question 37

Calum's Cabin

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM CALUM'S CABIN'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information - arranging pick up from Glasgow
AddressIsle of ButeOpening TimesTo be agreedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 October - 1 December 2026

Question 38

Children 1st - North Strathclyde - Bairns Hoose Irvine

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM CHILDREN 1ST - BAIRNS HOOSE IRVINE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address18a Fenwick RoadGiffnockGlasgowG46 6ANOpening TimesMon -  9-4pmTue - 9-4pmWed - 9-4pmThu - 9-4pmFri - 9-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.7 December - 11 December 2026

Question 39

Children 1st - Inverclyde & Renfrewshire

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM CHILDREN 1ST - INVERCLYDE & RENFREWSHIRE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address18a Fenwick RoadGiffnockGlasgowG46 6ANOpening TimesMon - 9-4pmTue - 9-4pmWed - 9-4pmThu - 9-4pmFri - 9-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.7 December - 11 December 2026

Question 40

Children 1st - Glasgow - Family Wellbeing Service

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM CHILDREN 1ST - GLASGOW FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address18a Fenwick RoadGiffnockGlasgowG46 6ANOpening TimesMon - 9-4pmTue - 9-4pmWed - 9-4pmThu - 9-4pmFri - 9-4pmSat - closedSun  - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.7 December - 11 December 2026

Question 41

Children 1st - Giffnock - East Renfrewshire

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM CHILDREN 1ST - GIFFNOCK'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address18a Fenwick RoadGiffnockGlasgowG46 6ANOpening TimesMon - 9 - 4pmTue - 9 - 4pmWed - 9 - 4pmThu - 9 - 4pmFri -   9 - 4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.7 December - 11 December 2026

Question 42

Children 1st - South Lanarkshire - Family Wellbeing

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM CHILDREN 1ST - SOUTH LANARKSHIRE FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address18a Fenwick RoadGiffnockGlasgowG46 6ANOpening TimesMon - 9-4pmTue - 9-4pmWed - 9-4pmThu - 9-4pmFri - 9-4pmSat - closedSun  - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.7 December - 11 December 2026

Question 43

Children 1st - North Ayrshire - Family Wellbeing Hub

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM CHILDREN 1ST - NORTH AYRSHIRE WELLBEING SERVICE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressOld Library BuildingCheviot WayBourtreehill (South)Irvine KA11 1JUOpening TimesMon - 9-5pmTue - 9-5pmWed - 9-5pmThu - 9-5pmFri - 9-4pmSat - closedSun  - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.8 December - 12 December 2026

Question 44

Circle - FABI

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM CIRCLE - FABI'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressCircle CoVault Hamilton1 Barrick StreetHamilton ML3 0DGOpening TimesMon - 9.30-4pmTue - 9.30-4pmWed - 9.30-4pmThu - 9.30-4pmFri - 9.30-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.7 December - 11 December 2026

Question 45

C.O.J.A.C - Caring Operations Joint Action Council

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM C.O.J.A.C'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address146 Castlemilk DriveGlasgow G45 9UBOpening TimesMon - 9-5pmTue - 9-5pmWed - 9-5pmThu - 9-5pmFri - 9-5pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 December - 3 December 2026

Question 46

Cosgrove Care

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM COSGROVE CARE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressThe Walton Community CentreMay TerraceGlasgow G46 6LDOpening TimesMon - 10am - 4pmTues -  10am - 4pmWed - 10am - 4pmThurs - 10am - 4pmFri -  closedSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 December - 3 December or 7 December - 10 December 2026

Question 47

Crookston Community Group

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM CROOKSTON COMMUNITY GROUP'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address56 Beltrees RoadPollokGlasgow G53 5TFOpening TimesMon - 10-3pmTue - 10-3pmWed - 10-3pmThu - 10-3pmFri - 10-3pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.25 November - 6 December 2026

Question 48

Drumchapel Family Learning Centre

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM DRUMCHAPEL FAMILY LEARNING CENTRE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address15 Kilcloy AveGlasgow G15 8RPOpening TimesMon - 9 - 4pmTues - 9 - 4pmWed - 9 - 4pmThurs - 9 - 4pmFri - 9 - 4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.4 December - 12 December 2026

Question 49

East Dunbartonshire Council

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM EAST   DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressMcGregor House10 Donaldson StreetKirkintilloch G66 1XFOpening TimesMon -9- 3.30pmTue - 9- 3.30pmWed - 9- 3.30pmThu - 9- 3.30pmFri - 9- 3.30pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.4 November - 4 December 2026

Question 50

East Kings Street - Children and Families

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM EAST KINGS STREET'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address50 East Kings StreetHelensburgh G84 7QROpening TimesMon - 9-7pmTue - 9-7pmWed - 9-7pmThu - 9-7pmFri - 9-5pmSat - 9-5pmSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.15 November - 18 December 2026

Question 51

East Ren Carers Centre - Young Carers Service

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM EAST REN CARERS CENTRE - YOUNG CARERS SERVICE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressSandlers CottageNo 2 Eastwood ParkRouken Glen RoadGiffnock G46 7JSOpening TimesMon - 9am-4pmTue - 9am-4pmWed - 9am-4pmThu - 9am-4pmFri - 9am-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.24 November - 15 December 2026

Question 52

East Park School

Accepted Answer

EAST PARK REQUIRE A SPECIFIC LIST OF TOYS FOR CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND PLEDGES CANNOT BE PLACED THROUGH THE CHRISTMAS PORTAL. THIS CHARITY PARTNER WOULD BE MORE SUITED TO A COMPANY LOOKING TO MAKE A CORPORATE PLEDGE. PLEASE EMAIL US AT glasgowspiritofchristmas@gmail.com for details if you would like to make a pledge.MAKE A PLEDGE - send us an email using the email above for more information.

Question 53

Family Nurse Partnership Team B&E

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM FAMILY NURSE PARTNERSHIP TEAM B&E'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressJohnstone Health Centre60 Quarry StreetJohnstone PA5 8EYOpening TimesMon - 9-4pmTue - 9-4pmWed - 9-4pmThu - 9-4pmFri - 9-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.30 November - 18 December 2026

Question 54

Family Nurse Partnership Team A

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM FAMILY NURSING PARTNERSHIP TEAM A'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressCairnbrook Centre101 Cairnbrook RoadGlasgow G34 0NBOpening TimesMon - 8-4pmTue - 8-4pmWed - 8-4pmThu - 8-4pmFri - 8-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 December - 10 December 2026

Question 55

Family Nurse Partnership Team C

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM FAMILY NURSE PARTNERSHIP TEAM C'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressDrumchapel Health Centre80-90 Kinfauns DriveGlasgow G15 7JSOpening TimesMon - 10- 3pmTue - 10- 3pmWed - 10- 3pmThu - 10- 3pmFri   - 10- 3pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 December -  8 December 2026

Question 56

Family Nurse Partnership Team D

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM FAMILY NURSE PARTNERSHIP TEAM D'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. 
MAKE A PLEDGE
Gift Drop Off Information 
AddressRowan Business ParkPavilion 1, 5 Ardlaw StreetGlasgow G51 3RR
Opening TimesMon - 9-4pmTue - 9-4pmWed - 9-4pmThu - 9-4pmFri - 9-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.30 November - 11 December 2026

Question 57

Family Nurse Partnership Team G

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM FAMILY NURSE PARTNERSHIP TEAM G'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressCairnbrook Centre101 Cairnbrrok RoadGlasgow G34 0NBOpening TimesMon -  8-4pmTue - 8-4pmWed - 8-4pmThu - 8-4pmFri - 8-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 December -  10 December 2026

Question 58

Financially Included

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM FINANCIALLY INCLUDED'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressWright Business Centre1 Lonmay PlQueenslie Ind EstGlasgow G33 4ELOpening TimesMon - 10 - 4.30pmTue - 10 - 4.30pmWed - 10 - 4.30pmThu - 10 - 4.30pmFri - closedSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.8 December -  15 December 2026

Question 59

Gender Based Violence - NHSL

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM GENDER BASED VIOLENCE - NHSL'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressGBV ServicesCoathill HospitalGlendoe BuildingHospital StreetCoatbridge ML5 4DNOpening TimesMon - 10-1pmTue - 10-1pmWed - 10-1pmThu - 10-1pmFri - 10-1pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.30 November -  11 December 2026

Question 60

Glasgow North East Carers Centre

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM GLASGOW NORTH EAST CARERS CENTRE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
Address51 Trondra PlaceGlasgow G34 9AXOpening TimesMon - closedTue - 9 - 4.30pmWed - 9 - 4.30pmThu - 9 - 4.30pmFri - 9 - 3.30pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.1 December -  11 December 2026

Question 61

Glasgow South East Foodbank

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM GLASGOW SOUTH EAST FOODBANK'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressUnit 5Govanhill Workspace69 Dixon RoadGlasgow G42 8ATOpening TimesMon - 10-4pmTue - 10-4pmWed - 10-7pmThu - 10-4pmFri - 10-4pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.16 November -  11 December 2026

Question 62

Home Start - Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM HOME START - GLASGOW NORTH AND NORTH LANARKSHIRE'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressNetherton Community Centre358 Netherton RoadGlasgow G13 1AXOpening TimesMon - 8-6.30pmTue - 8-6.30pmWed - 8-6.30pmThu - 8-6.30pmFri - closedSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.23 November - 4 December 2026

Question 63

Home Start - Glasgow South

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM HOME START - GLASGOW SOUTH'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressPollokshaws Burgh Hall2025 Pollokshaws RdGlasgow G43 1NEOpening TimesMon - 9-5pmTue - 9-5pmWed - 9-5pmThu - 9-5pmFri - 9-5pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.25 November - 9 December 2026

Question 64

Includem

Accepted Answer

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE CHOSEN A CHILD FROM INCLUDEM'S LIST USING THE 'MAKE A PLEDGE' BUTTON BELOW, BEFORE YOU DROP OFF GIFTS TO HELP US HELP, AS MANY CHILDREN AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE A GIFT MADE WITH LOVE THIS YEAR. MAKE A PLEDGEGift Drop Off Information 
AddressAcademy Park Unit 6000Gower StreetGlasgow G51 1PROpening TimesMon - 9-5pmTue - 9-5pmWed - 9-5pmThu - 9-5pmFri - 9-5pmSat - closedSun - closedGift Drop Off Window - This is the date your pledged gift(s) must be dropped off to allow charities to organise and distribute in time to families for Christmas Day.7 December - 20 December 2026

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