Christmas 2026

{The URBOND
Giving Tree}

Help us make sure every child and young person in our community has something special to open this Christmas. Pick a gift tag or give to our wishlist.

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How it works

Give a gift in 3 simple steps

Every tag is a real child or young person from the URBOND community. We never share names, just enough to help you choose something they'll love.

1

Pick a tag

Browse the tags below and claim one with our short form. Keep a note of the tag code, e.g. YD-014.

2

Buy or make a gift

Choose something that matches the tag and put it in an unsealed gift bag with a note of the tag code inside. We'll add the tag.

3

Drop it off

Bring it to URBOND, City Buildings Enterprise Centre, Lake Road, PO1 4BD by Friday 11 December.

Unsealed gift bag, no wrapping paperNo food or drinkSuggested spend £15–£25Handmade gifts welcome
The tag wall

Choose someone to bring joy to

Each tag shows what a child or young person would love this Christmas. Only claim one if you're sure you can return a gift, because each tag is a real person waiting for Christmas morning.

New tags are added as requests come in, so check back regularly.

For URBOND children & young people

Ask for a Christmas gift

If you're a child or young person who takes part in URBOND, tell us what you'd love this Christmas. Requests close Thursday 10 December.

Request a gift

If you are a child or young person associated with URBOND
  • Tell us your age and what you're into
  • Give 2–3 gift ideas so givers have options
  • Under 16? A parent or carer needs to agree
  • One gift per person
Request a gift

Please note: as a small charity, we are not able to support children and young people outside of URBOND at this time. All requests are checked against our records, and there is one gift per person.

Prefer to talk? Ask the team at your next URBOND activity or email youthdevelopment@urbond.org

No tags left?

You can still help

Send something from our Amazon wishlist, or make a donation that keeps the joy going all year round.

URBOND's Wishlist

Choose a gift from our Amazon wishlist.

Items could support any part of our work, from youth development and community integration to child education. We'll make sure every gift goes where it's needed most.

Youth DevelopmentCommunity IntegrationChild EducationView our wishlist
For businesses, funders & schools

Make Christmas possible for every young person

The Giving Tree reaches children and young people who might otherwise go without. Partner with us to scale it this year and support our youth programmes all year round.

Adopt a branch

Your team takes a block of tags. We set up a collection point at your workplace and share photos of the impact.

Most impact

Christmas Partner

Fund gifts for every tag that isn't claimed, so no young person misses out. Your logo goes on this page and in our impact report.

Fund the year ahead

Turn Christmas into lasting change through grants for mentoring, education and wellbeing programmes in 2027.

Safeguarding-led: no names on tags, and every gift is checked
Every tag is a verified request from a young person we work with
An impact summary shared with every partner in January
Become a partner Grant & funding enquiries
Key dates

Christmas timeline

Questions

Good to know

Can't find your answer? Email youthdevelopment@urbond.org.

Safeguarding first. Tags never show names, schools or addresses, and every bag is checked by our team before it's handed over.

Who are the gifts for?

Children and young people who take part in URBOND programmes. As a small charity, we are not able to support anyone outside of URBOND at this time. Every request is checked against our records, and there is one gift per person.

Is personal information shared on the tags?

No. Tags only show a code, an age and gift ideas. Only the URBOND team can match a code to a person. All details are kept securely in line with our Data Protection and Retention policy.

How do you make sure each gift reaches the right person?

Each tag has a unique code. When you claim a tag through our form we log it against your name, and when you drop off your gift we tick it off, so every gift is traced to the right person.

Do I have to spend a set amount?

No. We suggest £15–£25 as a guide, but thoughtful, handmade or smaller gifts are just as welcome.

Why can't I wrap the gift?

We check every bag so we know everything is safe and suitable. Use an unsealed gift bag and we will add the tag.

What if I claim a tag and can't return a gift?

Please let us know as soon as possible so we can put the tag back on the tree. Nobody will miss out.

Can I take more than one tag?

Yes, thank you! Just make sure you can fill every tag you take.

We're a business or school. Can we get involved?

We'd love that. See the partner options above or email us, and we can set aside a group of tags for your team or set up a collection point.

Let's make this Christmas one to remember

Every gift tells a young person that their community sees them.

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Make more Christmas magic with the wider community by showing your support.