The Glasgow Basket Brigade was a previously registered Community Interest Company (CIC Number SC649722) and, while no longer operating in that legal form, it continues as a community-led initiative. The project is currently seeking new hands to carry it forward, and remains powered by the generosity and kindness of our supporters.

Please spend no more than £15 on your Christmas Gift Baskets. We set this maximum amount so that we are able to ensure fair distribution of Chistmas gift baskets and to keep this an affordable donation for you too.

Unfortunately we are unable to process individual Christmas gift basket nominations this year. We would be delighted to connect you to your local community support teams to register with them to receive a Christmas gift basket from our local appeal. Please be in touch with our team on glasgow@glasgowbasketbrigade.org.uk

You will be delivering to charity and community drop-off hubs who will arrange delivery and collection with their communities direct. Most of our drop-off hubs are within easy reach of public transport routes and we have made a considerable effort to ensure there's a drop-off location in all corners of the local areas of Glasgow and Greater Glasgow. If you can't get to a drop off hub, you're welcome to use our private supporter's Facebook group to ask for help from other supporters local to you.

When you register to join our Christmas Gift Basket Appeal you will be sent a directory of drop-off hubs which will also be available on our website from the middle of November. Our drop-off hubs are open at various times in the lead up to Christmas (all info in the guide) so we are sure you will find a hub close to you that allows you to drop off when it suits. Please make sure to check the directory entry for your local hub's opening hours. Most of our drop-off hubs are within easy reach of public transport routes and we have made a considerable effort to ensure there's a drop-off location in all corners of the local areas of Glasgow and Greater Glasgow. If you can't get to a drop off hub you're welcome to use our private supporter's Facebook group to ask for help from other supporters local to you.

We work with local charities, aid organisations and community groups who connect us to those most in need. Our Christmas Gift Basket Appeal serves local charities that reach individuals, families and the elderly helping to spread a little bit more festive cheer. Are you a charity or community organisation? Our charities and partnership team would be delighted to hear from you, email: glasgow@glasgowbasketbrigade.org.uk

Please select from one of three Christmas gift basket types - These are items which our charity and community partners have told us are in in high demand this Christmas. Take a look at the three basket types on our home page: Preen & Pamper, Christmas Treats and lastly, Comfy & Cosy.

Get as creative as you like using stickers, bows, ribbons and other fun and festive bits and bobs you can find to decorate your basket. All we ask is that the contents of the baskets can be seen easily. We recommend a Christmas gift bag or a cellophane-wrapped basket/christmas gift container. Please make sure to include a label or swing tag that states what type of basket it is so that we can be sure your gift basket is allocated correctly.

It's a Christmas ritual for the Glasgow Basket Brigade that all Christmas Gift Baskets contain an anonymous Christmas card addressed, "to a friend, from a friend". It's important that we consider the feelings of those receiving the gift basket and that we minimise any feelings of stigma that an overly personal note might create. When you register, we will share a Christmas card printable with you that you can colour in at home or feel free to make your own.

Your "basket" can be a literal basket or you can use your imagination and use any type of Christmas gift packaging to hold your gifts, all we ask is that your basket is easy transported and not too heavy or bulky and that it looks like a gift you would be overjoyed to receive yourself. Throughout the Glasgow Basket Brigade campaign, we will be sharing examples of supporter's gift baskets and we are happy to help with ideas. Please email us.

To discuss sponsorship or partnership please contact our Founding Director, Louise on glasgow@glasgowbasketbrigade.org.uk.

Please share our Christmas Basket Appeal with your local Glasgow friends and family. You can also sign up to our newsletter here for all the festive and appeal updates.

Previous supporters have held mini fundraising events to raise money to pay for the creation of a basket or baskets. Make sure to sign up to our newsletter here for all the festive and appeal updates.

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