The spirit of Christmas giving is well and truly underway as the Alloa Advertiser launches its annual Toy Appeal, encouraging readers and local businesses to help make Christmas morning special for children and families in need across the area.
This year’s appeal invites generous supporters to fill the donation bag included in the local paper with new toys, gifts, and wrapping paper, ensuring that every child can experience the excitement and joy that Christmas brings.
Once again, Allanwater Homes is proudly backing the appeal, joining many other local businesses in rallying behind this much-loved community initiative.
Speaking about their involvement, Allanwater Homes said:
“We are pleased to support again this year Alloa Advertiser’s Toy Appeal, helping local families during the festive season. Allanwater Homes has been part of the community for over twenty years, and we’re proud to contribute to an initiative that makes a real difference to local children.”
As a long-established housebuilder with developments including Oaktree Gardens in Alloa, as well as current projects in Carluke and Glenrothes, Allanwater Homes says supporting local causes is a natural extension of its commitment to the communities in which it builds.
The statement continued:
“Supporting causes like this reflects our ongoing commitment to the people and places where we build. The Alloa Toy Appeal does fantastic work, and we’re delighted to play a part in ensuring every child can enjoy a happier Christmas.”
The Alloa Advertiser Toy Appeal has become a cornerstone of the festive season locally, bringing together residents, businesses, and organisations with a shared goal: spreading kindness and ensuring no child goes without during the holidays.
Readers are encouraged to take part by donating what they can and returning their filled bags as instructed. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps bring a smile to a child’s face and reinforces the strong sense of community that defines the area.
As Christmas approaches, initiatives like the Toy Appeal highlight the power of collective generosity and the difference it can make when local people and businesses come together for those who need it most.


