Toy Amnesty underway at Lusty Glaze

Thursday, 9 January 2025 07:29

The 7th annual Toy Amnesty is well and truly underway at Lusty Glaze Beach - in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Visitors are invited to drop off unwanted or unused children’s toys, games, books, and clothes suitable for ages up to 16. In return, donors will receive a free tea or coffee as a thank-you.

All donations will be handed over to the hospice at the end of January. The Lusty Glaze Beach Café is open daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm to receive contributions.

Andi Millson, Operations Manager at Lusty Glaze, said:
"We love kicking off each year supporting such a meaningful charity, and we’re proud to be part of this for the seventh year. It's inspiring to witness the generosity of our local community, and comforting to know that CHSW will use these contributions to support families through the most unimaginable circumstances this time of year."

CHSW is a local charity providing free care for children with life-limiting conditions and support for their families to make the most of their time together. Little Harbour, its dedicated hospice and care centre for Cornwall, is located in St Austell.

"We’re once again offering free teas and coffees to everyone who takes the time to come down and make a donation," Andi continued. "Cornish Coffee are kindly donating delicious local coffee beans in support of this cause."

Adam from Cornish Coffee added:
"It’s great to be part of the Toy Amnesty again this year. We’re proud to be supporting this local initiative."

Over the years, the Toy Amnesty at Lusty Glaze has delivered van loads of toys, games, clothes, and books to Little Harbour. New toys stay at the hospice for children receiving care, while preloved items are sent to CHSW’s charity shops to raise vital funds for the charity’s work.

Alice Merrett, Area Fundraiser at CHSW, expressed her gratitude:
"Each year, we’re moved by the kindness of the community. Little Harbour faces running costs of over £3 million a year to cover the specialist respite, palliative, emergency, end-of-life, and bereavement care we provide. Any support we receive towards this is greatly appreciated as we rely heavily on voluntary contributions to reach this figure."