Toy Donation Service at St George's Church, Altrincham
St George's Church, Altrincham · 10 min
Sun 29 Nov, 9.30am (about an hour)Free
Giving back at Christmas near Timperley 2026
There are 7 ways to give within 30 minutes of Timperley this Christmas, all free. The nearest is Toy Donation Service at St George's Church, Altrincham (10 min, Sun 29 Nov).
Updated . We look for new ones every week and add them as they're announced.
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On the doorstep 2
Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off at St Mary Magdalene, Ashton on Mersey
St Mary Magdalene Church, Ashton on Mersey, Ashton upon Mersey · 15 min
National Collection Week, Mon 9 to Mon 16 Nov: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sun 15 Nov 9.30am-1pmFree
Under half an hour away 5
Wood Street Mission Christmas toy appeal (drop off in Manchester city centre)
Wood Street Mission, 26 Wood Street, Manchester city centre · 25 min
Drop off until Fri 11 Dec, Mon-Fri 8.30am-4.30pmFree
Manchester Central Foodbank reverse advent calendar (drop off in Ardwick)
Apex Self-Storage, Devonshire Street North, Ardwick, Manchester · 25 min
Collect an item a day through November; drop off from Tue 1 Dec to Mon 21 Dec, 9am-3.30pmFree
Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off week, Stockport
Edward Mellor Auction, Mellor House, 65-81 St Petersgate, Stockport · 25 min
National Collection Week, Mon 9 to Mon 16 Nov. This drop-off: Mon-Thu 9am-5.30pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pmFree
Stan's Secret Santa Saturday
Manchester Museum, Manchester city centre · 25 min
Sat 5 Dec, 11am-3pmFree
Toy Service at Holy Rood Church, Swinton (gifts for Wood Street Mission)
Holy Rood Church, Moorside Road, Swinton, Salford · 30 min
Sun 29 Nov (Advent Sunday), 10am, about an hourFree
Free ways to give 7
- Toy Donation Service at St George's Church, Altrincham Altrincham · Sun 29 Nov · 10 min · Free
- Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off at St Mary Magdalene, Ashton on Mersey Ashton upon Mersey · until Mon 16 Nov · 15 min · Free
- Wood Street Mission Christmas toy appeal Manchester city centre · until Fri 11 Dec · 25 min · Free
- Manchester Central Foodbank reverse advent calendar Ardwick · until Mon 21 Dec · 25 min · Free
- Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off week, Stockport Stockport · until Mon 16 Nov · 25 min · Free
- Stan's Secret Santa Saturday Manchester city centre · Sat 5 Dec · 25 min · Free
- Toy Service at Holy Rood Church, Swinton Swinton · Sun 29 Nov · 30 min · Free
By area 7
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In Trafford (Altrincham, Ashton upon Mersey)
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- Toy Donation Service at St George's Church, Altrincham Altrincham · Sun 29 Nov · 10 min · Free
- Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off at St Mary Magdalene, Ashton on Mersey Ashton upon Mersey · until Mon 16 Nov · 15 min · Free
In Manchester (Ardwick)
3
- Wood Street Mission Christmas toy appeal Manchester city centre · until Fri 11 Dec · 25 min · Free
- Manchester Central Foodbank reverse advent calendar Ardwick · until Mon 21 Dec · 25 min · Free
- Stan's Secret Santa Saturday Manchester city centre · Sat 5 Dec · 25 min · Free
Further afield
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- Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off week, Stockport Stockport · until Mon 16 Nov · 25 min · Free
- Toy Service at Holy Rood Church, Swinton Swinton · Sun 29 Nov · 30 min · Free
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| What | When | Price | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toy Donation Service at St George's Church, AltrinchamSt George's Church · 10 min | Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift for any age from babies to teenagers (0-18) | No booking needed |
| Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off at St Mary Magdalene, Ashton on MerseySt Mary Magdalene Church · 15 min | 9–16 Nov 2026 | Bring a packed shoebox of toys, school things and wash items for a boy or girl aged 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14; the charity asks for a £5 donation per box | No booking needed |
| Wood Street Mission Christmas toy appealWood Street Mission · 25 min | 2 Nov – 11 Dec 2026 | Bring new, unwrapped toys, gifts or books for ages 0-14 | No booking needed |
| Manchester Central Foodbank reverse advent calendarApex Self-Storage · 25 min | 1 Nov – 21 Dec 2026 | Bring food and hygiene items, plus festive treats such as mince pies, crackers and chocolate | No booking needed |
| Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off week, StockportEdward Mellor Auction · 25 min | 9–16 Nov 2026 | A shoebox you pack with small toys, school supplies and care items, plus a suggested £5 donation per box | No booking needed |
| Stan's Secret Santa SaturdayManchester Museum · 25 min | Sat 5 Dec 2026 | Free; bring gifts or seasonal food to donate | On sale |
| Toy Service at Holy Rood Church, SwintonHoly Rood Church · 30 min | Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Bring a new toy, still boxed, for a child up to 14 | No booking needed |
Questions parents ask
Where's the nearest way to give to Timperley?
The nearest to Timperley are Toy Donation Service at St George's Church, Altrincham (Altrincham, Sun 29 Nov, 10 min), Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off at St Mary Magdalene, Ashton on Mersey (Ashton upon Mersey, Mon 9 Nov, 15 min) and Wood Street Mission Christmas toy appeal (Manchester city centre, until Fri 11 Dec, 25 min).
Are there free ways to give?
Yes. 7 ways to give listed here are free (some ask for a donation). The nearest are Toy Donation Service at St George's Church, Altrincham (Altrincham, Sun 29 Nov, 10 min), Operation Christmas Child shoebox drop-off at St Mary Magdalene, Ashton on Mersey (Ashton upon Mersey, Mon 9 Nov, 15 min) and Wood Street Mission Christmas toy appeal (Manchester city centre, until Fri 11 Dec, 25 min). There are 7 in all, listed under Free.