Lusty Glaze Beach is calling upon members of the public to bring in donated toys in aid of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

The Newquay beach has recently launched its sixth annual ‘toy amnesty’ in aid of CHSW and is asking people to bring in unneeded toys, books, games, clothes and other items that would be of use for children up to the age of 16 throughout December and January to then be donated to the charity at the end of the month.

Andi Millison, operations manager at Lusty Glaze said: “We adore starting every year with such an important charity drive, bringing the campaign back for its sixth year was an easy decision.

“Seeing our local community come together to show immense generosity is incredibly heartwarming, especially as we know firsthand that CHSW will put it to good use in helping families going through the most unimaginable circumstances.”

Falmouth Packet: This is the sixth year that the beach cafe has run this appealThis is the sixth year that the beach cafe has run this appeal (Image: Lusty Glaze Beach)Previous years of the amnesty have seen Lusty Glaze deliver van loads of toys, games, clothes, and books to Little Harbour. New toys remain at Little Harbour in St Austell. Preloved items will be distributed to CHSW’s charity shops, where they will help raise vital funds needed to support the charity’s work.

Alice Merrett, area fundraiser at CHSW, thanked the team at Lusty Glaze for their sustained support. She said: “Little Harbour faces running costs of over £3 million a year to cover the specialist respite, palliative, emergency, end-of-life, and bereavement care we provide.

“Any support we receive towards this is greatly appreciated as we rely heavily on voluntary contributions to reach this figure.

“We are consistently blown away by the generosity shown, and forever grateful for campaigns such as the Lusty Glaze Toy Amnesty. Finding the time and donations to support us and Lusty Glaze Toy Amnesty 2024, families we care for, especially during a cost-of-living crisis, is truly appreciated by everyone here at Children’s Hospice South West.

Falmouth Packet: Toys are exchanged for free teas and coffees Toys are exchanged for free teas and coffees (Image: Lusty Glaze Beach)To donate to the appeal, please bring unneeded toys, clothing items, toiletries, and other amenities for children up to the age of 16, down to Lusty Glaze Beach any day in January and a free cup of tea or coffee will be given in return.

The Lusty Glaze Beach Café will be open daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm.