Toys worth a total of around £10,000 will be distributed to worthy causes this Christmas following a fantastic response to Chester’s Christmas Toy Appeal.

Organised by Chesterfield FC and the club’s Community Trust, the initiative provides toys at Christmas for children’s charities and families who have experienced hardship.

The appeal was supported by residents and businesses across the town, with local people getting involved in the community effort.

A number of locations opened their doors and storage space as drop-off units for toys, including:

• Ideal Flooring – behind Morrisons on Chatsworth Road.
• World Choice Holidays inside Tesco.
• Chester’s Den.
• Rosewood Wealth Management Ltd.
• GSM Electrical Supplies, Holmewood
• TSB, Bolsover.
• Spencers Solicitors, Chesterfield.

Bridget Ball, marketing manager for the Spireites, said: “We have been overwhelmed by the response, particularly at a time when finances are tight for everyone.

“It is amazing to think that we will be providing toys for so many children who would otherwise miss out.

“Our grateful thanks go to Brett Martin Ltd, who have sponsored the appeal, together with the many businesses and individuals who have donated toys.”

The Spireites have also been busy elsewhere in the community in the run-up to Christmas, with first team players making themselves available for photos and autographs with fans in the club shop earlier this week.

The photo and signing session is well underway at the Club Superstore! 🛒

If you haven’t already, go and meet the lads and do some Christmas shopping at the same time.#Spireites pic.twitter.com/PpD9CVdIEq

— Chesterfield FC (@ChesterfieldFC) December 15, 2022

The club’s official radio station, 1866 Sport has also been named as the official radio partner of the upcoming Santa Fun Run in Queen’s Park, taking place on Christmas Eve. Find out more about the event below:

1866 Sport has been named as the official radio partner for the Santa Fun Run, taking place in Queen’s Park on Christmas Eve!

Details here 👇https://t.co/tFWXHnuzvf @Ashgate_Hospice @unit1bkka pic.twitter.com/n9Dl9JpUFw

— 1866 Sport (@1866Sport) December 15, 2022

Find out more about some of the fabulous festive initiatives being carried out by Chesterfield Champions across the town at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2022/11/how-chesterfields-business-community-is-supporting-local-people-this-christmas/

Chesterfield Football Club supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.