Wessex Cancer Support is inviting the public to donate new, unwanted Christmas gifts as part of its Unwanted Gift Amnesty, running from 30th December to 30th January.
The local cancer charity is collecting items to help replenish its stock of raffle prizes ahead of a busy 2026 fundraising events programme.
Where to drop them
Donations can be made at Wessex Cancer Support’s Newport support centre, its Freshwater shop, and at donation points in Tesco Extra Ryde, Asda Newport, and Morrisons stores in Lake and Newport.
Sarah Johnstone, Fundraising Assistant at Wessex Cancer Support, said,
“Raffle prizes are always in high demand, and they make a huge difference to our fundraising efforts.
“We’re particularly looking for small items such as chocolates, wine, toiletries, and small homeware items, but we’re happy to consider other suitable donations.”
The donations will help Wessex Cancer Support to fundraise in 2026 and continue to provide support to local people affected by cancer.
For more information, visit the website.
Wessex Cancer Support
Wessex Cancer Support provides free, local and personalised emotional support to anyone affected by cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight. Clients may have cancer themselves, be adjusting to life after cancer, supporting someone with cancer, or be bereaved. It is a charity which relies on donations to provide this support.
In 2026, the charity is celebrating its 45th year supporting the communities across Wessex through its four cancer support centres in Chandler’s Ford, Bournemouth, Waterside (Hythe) and Newport (Isle of Wight), the charity offers a drop-in service, professional counselling, complementary therapies, activities, support groups and courses. It also provides online services so people can access support from the comfort of their own home.
In 2024, the charity provided 19,000 client support sessions across its services and 99% of clients rated the support they received as good or excellent.
News shared by Sarah on behalf of Wessex Cancer Trust. Ed
