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Our 2024 collection is now complete. A very big thank you to all who contributed in any way to bring a little extra sparkle to children experiencing emotional or financial difficulties at Christmas. Our 2025 collection will commence in mid October 2025.

Founded in 2014 by Cumbrian resident Chris Bower the Children's Book & Toy Bank organises annual Christmas collections of new children's books toys and other gifts suitable for children, donated by customers at local book, toy, craft and music shops and by local businesses, to distribute via local Charities to Cumbrian children who need cheering up at Christmas due to financial and/or emotional problems. 


About Us

Once upon a time, someone had a great idea to help add a little extra magic for kids in Cumbria at Christmas.

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News

Read all the latest news about how our collection is going, how you can help and where you can donate.

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Stories

Enjoy some free stories for pre-schoolers online by Chris Bower, with illustrations by Susan Fleming.

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