Haskins Garden Centre’s Forest Lodge in Farnham has donated 96 soft toys to children supported by Home-Start Waverley and Home-Start Surrey Heath as part of a Christmas charity drive.

Home-Start Waverley and Home-Start Surrey Heath provide emotional and practical support to families.

Home-Start Waverley manager Dawn Murphy said: “We are so grateful to Haskins for their generous donation, which we know will be really appreciated by the families we support. The challenges we have all faced in the past 12 months have put increasing strains on families, and being able to share some festive cheer is hugely welcome.”

Haskins Forest Lodge Garden Centre general manager Simon Hughes said: “Community sits at the heart of our core purpose at Haskins Forest Lodge, and continuing to support charities as important as Home-Start Waverley and Home-Start Surrey Heath is a key part of this focus. I know it will mean so much to our Forest Lodge Garden Centre staff and customers to see this ongoing support.”