Leisure centres across Chichester and Crawley host charity drive in aid of children’s hospice

In Chichester, the charity drive is taking place at Westgate Leisure Centre, Bourne Leisure Centre and The Grange Community and Leisure Centre, managed by Everyone Active on behalf of Chichester District Council.

In Crawley, participating centres include K2 Crawley and Bewbush, managed by Everyone Active on behalf of Crawley Borough Council.

For the first time since the pandemic, the centres are accepting unopened toys and games to bring joy to children and young people with life-limiting conditions in Sussex and South East Hampshire this festive time.

Offering practical, social and spiritual support throughout each child’s life, Chestnut Tree House relies on the generosity of local communities to provide hospice care for local children and their families.

Stephen Dumville, contract sales manager at Everyone Active is running the initiative across the centres. He said: “We are thrilled to be supporting Chestnut Tree House again as we help young children and their families have a magical Christmas despite their circumstances.

“We know the local communities of Chichester and Crawley will be fully behind this initiative as we play our part in supporting this truly amazing cause.”

Members of the public are invited to donate toys and games in their original packaging to receptions at all five sites up until December 20 for the presents being delivered to the hospice children on December 21 and 22.

Please note that loose toys and games cannot be accepted.

To donate directly to Chestnut Tree House please visit: https://donate.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/?campaign=nav_button&source=website&medium=digital&_ga=2.60372845.1113040466.1701691981-778427378.1699871798