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A Christmas Miracle in the Kingfisher: 1,520 Smiles

The 2025 “Make Christmas Special” Toy Appeal proved what happens when a community stands together. This wasn’t just a gift-giving initiative; it was a “Town Square” mission that transformed a shop in theKingfisher Centre into a place of dignity, hope, and connection.


The Impact in Numbers

We saw unprecedented growth in need this year:
• 1,520 Children supported (up 47%).
• 937 Families referred (up 105%).
• Full participation from all 12 Redditch Mission Area churches.


Dignity at the Heart


By adopting a “Retail Model,” we empowered parents to choose gifts tailored to their children’s interests. As one parent, Amy, shared:

“My daughter is more into football than ‘girls’ toys’… it’s been great being able to choose for her!”


A Huge Thank You


This mission was a true team effort. Our deepest gratitude goes to:
• The Kingfisher Centre: For donating the retail space.
• Our Volunteers: The core team and volunteers from our 12 churches, the Diocese, and the public.
• Civic & Corporate Partners: Including Redditch Borough Council, Redditch Mayor Joanna Kane, MP Chris Bloore, Tesco, Coffee #1, and The Redditch Standard.


More Than Just Toys


The shop also served as a spiritual sanctuary. From our Prayer Tree to the high demand for Bibles, it was clear that Redditch has a hunger for hope. One 14-year-old girl’s request for her own Bible reminded us that we aren’t just giving gifts—we are sharing the light of the Gospel.


This appeal serves as a “Mission Hub Prototype” for 2026—proving that God is moving in our town.

What’s next?

Read about our Easter Blessings event for 2026

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