Charities are important all year round and they especially need support at Christmas time. There are some wonderful charities in Berkshire with many running Christmas Appeals. There are also charity events to take part in so you can give a little something back to those in need this Christmas.
If you know of any charities running an appeal this Christmas who aren’t listed below, please email Berkshire Mummies with details.
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Charities looking for donations
Alexander Devine Toy donations needed – click here to find out more. Click here to find out more about the Alexander Devine Christmas Appeal – Light Up Little Lives This Christmas.
Bracknell Christmas Toy Bank are collecting new and used toys for their Toy Bank. Donations will be accepted up until 3rd December 2025 at Involve Community Services opposite Bracknell Library, Monday – Friday 9am – 4.30pm. Click here to find out more.
Reading Family Aid Toys and Teens Appeal 2025 – last date for donations is 6th December 2025. You can find donation points and further information here.
The Baby Bank Windsor are collecting brand new winter PJ’s, chocolate selection boxes and books. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am – 12.30pm. Unit 2A, Tectonic Place, Holyport Road, SL6 2YE. You can find more information here.
Berkshire Women’s Aid – Visit their Facebook page to see how to support the Berkshire Women’s Aid Christmas Appeal.
The Cowshed – Please visit their Facebook Page to see how to support The Cowshed Christmas Appeal.
Shop at the Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Pop-Up Toy Shop in the Nicholson Shopping Centre, Maidenhead. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9.30am – 4.30pm until 20th December 2025. Click here for details.
First Days Children’s Charity – Support the Christmas Appeal – arrange a gift collection, buy a gift for a child or make a donation. Click here to find out the ways you can get involved.
The Lexicon have teamed up with Bracknell Food Bank – Shopping centre visitors can contribute by dropping off toilet paper at The Lexicon Giving Box in Princess Square, available until Sunday 4 January 2026. The progress will be marked by a growing Christmas Trees of toilet paper displayed opposite Primark on Braccan Walk. Click here for details.
The Stirrups Hotel, Bracknell are asking for donations of new toys for The Salvation Army this Christmas. They will be collecting new toys in the Reception up until 8th December 2025. Click here for more information.
Charity Events
First Days Glow Walk 2025, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Wokingham, 22nd November 2025. Click here for details.
Alexander Devine Santa Dash, Windsor, 30th November 2025. 5km Santa Dash, 8am. Please click here for more information.
Reading Toy Run, Reading, 7th December 2025, 11am meet and 1pm depart. Click here for details and updates.
Reading Rotary Santa Run, Reading University, 7th December 2025, from 10.30am. 2km and 5km. Click here for details.
Thatcham Santa Fun Run, Thatcham Broadway, 7th December 2025. 9.45am – 11.45am. Click here for details.
Jingle Jog, Frimley Green, Camberley. 14th December 2025, 9-11am. Click here to sign up.
Thames Hospice Santa Dash, Swinley Forest, 7th December 2025. 2km, 5km and 10km routes. Registration from 8.45am and run starts at 10am. Click here to sign up.
Windsor Toy Run, starting at Braywick Sports Centre and ending at Broom Farm Estate in Dedworth, 23rd November 2025. Click here for details and route.
Dinton Santa Dash, Dinton Pastures, 14th December 2025, 10.30am start. 2km and 5km runs. Raising money for First Days Children’s Charity. Click here for details.
Alexander Devine Christmas Light Trail – Click here for details and to take part.
Spencer’s Wood, Three Mile Cross and Shinfield Charity Christmas Trail 2025, 12th – 30th December 2025. Money raised will go to Bucket List Wishes. You can find out more here.
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