Residents in Peterborough can help support children who are in need over the Christmas period as part of a special festive scheme.
Peterborough City Council has teamed up with the charity Barnardo's for the third year in a row to put a Christmas Giving Tree up in the reception area of Sand Martin House.
From 3 November until 4 December 2026, people can head to Sand Martin House and use the tree to help donate gifts to children in the Peterborough area.
To lend a hand to 2026’s Giving Tree, simply take a name tag from the tree and buy a present (or as many gifts as you would like).
Bring the unwrapped present back to reception, and it will be collected by the Barnardo’s team, who distribute the gifts to local families in time for Christmas.
Councillor Katy Cole, cabinet member for children’s services for Peterborough City Council, said, “Christmas is a magical time for many of our residents, but especially the city’s young people. The Giving Tree is the perfect way to make the celebrations as special as possible and ensure children who are less fortunate have something to look forward to this December."
The charity receives referrals from other charities, children’s social care, health visits, midwifery, targets support, preschools, nurseries, schools and family support workers.