DISADVANTAGED youngsters at children centres in Calne and Corsham have received an early Christmas present from National Windscreens.
The windscreen replacement and repair company has donated more than 230 gifts to Barnardo's which are being shared with their local services.
Wiltshire Short Breaks service for disabled children and young people are also set to benefit from the donation.
Rebecca Teague, of National Windscreens, said: “Around 80 members of staff took part in the collection and were joined by some of their own children who spent their pocket money on toys for the less fortunate.
“It’s more personal than donating money and reminds us that Christmas is about giving.
“It’s a really nice way of sharing a bit of Christmas spirit with young people who need some sunshine in their lives.”
Barnardo’s Wiltshire children's services manager Liz James travelled to the charity's regional office at Verona House in Bristol in order to pick up the gifts.
She said: “We are sincerely grateful for this generous donation and would like to thank everyone who took part in the collection.
“There are many families who cannot afford to celebrate Christmas this year but these gifts will help them to realise that they are not alone and they have not been forgotten.”
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