Age Cymru urges the south Wales public to donate festive gift boxes for lonely older people

Age Cymru Partnership is urging the south Wales public to donate festive gift boxes for lonely older people across the region.  

The charity, alongside Age Connects Wales and Care and Repair Cymru, is asking the public to fill a wrapped shoe box with simple gifts such as gloves, hats, scarves, and books alongside traditional festive treats such as shop-bought chocolates, mince pies, and cakes. A Christmas card with a warm message would also be appreciated.  

Once you’ve filled your shoe box, wrap it in festive paper and add a label indicating whether it is suitable for a female, male, or generic. Please don't include personal information about yourself and don't seal your gift box but secure it with a rubber band around the closed box. 

Then drop your gift box to your nearest donation station by Friday 29 November 2024.  All the donated gift boxes will go to older people in Wales who receive support services from the partnership, and who may not receive any other gifts this Christmas.  

Age Cymru’s chief executive, Victoria Lloyd says “We have several donation stations throughout the south Wales area to make it as easy as possible for you to get involved as we know that the festive period can be particularly difficult for older people living alone, especially those with poor health or who have recently been bereaved.   

“For many older people, your gift box will be the only present they’ll receive this Christmas, and with your gift the festive season may be a little brighter. 

For more information about the campaign visit www.agecymru.org.uk/giftboxappeal,  Email giftboxappeal@agecymru.org.uk, or call 029 2043 1555. 

Donation Stations 

Age Cymru, Ground Floor, Mariners House, East Moors Road, Cardiff, CF24 5TD. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

Age Connects Cardiff & The Vale, Unit 10, Sbectrwm, Bwlch Road, Fairwater, Cardiff CF5 3EF. Open between 10am – 2pm. Contact Mathew Coffin 07923 415022

Age Connects Cardiff & The Vale, Wellbeing Centre, 38 Holton Rd, Barry CF63 4HD. Open between 9am to 2:30pm. Call Nicola Rockett on 01446 747654

Age Connects Morgannwg, Cynon Linc, Seymour Street, Aberdare CF44 7BD. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Contact Helen Davies

Care & Repair Cymru, 1st Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD.  Tuesday and Wednesday 9am - 4pm. Call 029 2010 7580

Cwm Taf Care and Repair, 38 - 39 Duffryn Street, Ferndale, RCT, CF43 4ER. Open Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4:30pm, Friday 9am to 4pm. Call Julia Burgess on 01443 755696