The Giving Tree 2024

Merseyway branches out with kindness as The Giving Tree provides thousands of gifts to less fortunate children across the borough

Merseyway’s annual Giving Tree campaign has once again been a tree-mendous success, providing £100,000 worth of gifts to less fortunate children across Stockport.

Organised by the Centre Management team at Merseyway Shopping Centre, the Giving Tree invites individuals, businesses, and community groups to participate in fulfilling Christmas gift wishes, by selecting a red tag from a giant white Christmas tree located in the shopping centre, detailing the age, gender, and a gift for a local child. Members of the public are encouraged to purchase the bespoke gifts and drop them at the dedicated collection point, ready for the Merseyway team and local organisations to deliver ahead of Christmas Day.

Open from November 15^th – December 18^th, the Giving Tree has achieved its most successful year to date, with thousands of local people taking part and donating gifts including toys, books, games, pyjamas, slippers and more, ready to be distributed to Stockport schools and charities.

Victoria Nichol, Merseyway Centre Manager said “The Giving Tree is a testament to the incredible spirit of our community here in Stockport. From our Centre Management team to the dedicated volunteers, the shoppers who purchase the gifts and the organisations who help collect and deliver the presents- it’s a seamless effort built on compassion and generosity.”

“Together, we’re ensuring that no child in our community wakes up without a gift on Christmas morning. It’s heartwarming to see how many lives we can touch when we all work together to spread joy during the festive season.”

This year’s Giving Tree supported 14 primary schools across Stockport, local homeless shelters, local youth groups, women in refuge and local charities Chelwood Foodbank Plus and Emmie’s Kitchen.