With Christmas around the corner, Hull’s city council are appealing for people to donate any unwanted Christmas jumpers.

This is an annual tradition put on by Hull’s City Council, as they look to spread some festive cheer around the community.

As Christmas can be a tough time for families financially, these donations are to allow young children to still take part in the festive celebrations. 

All jumpers donated will be sorted and distributed for Save The Children’s Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday 11 December, when people up and down the country get together and donate £2 to ‘make the world better with a sweater’.

The donation drop off points are The Wilson Centre, The Orchard Centre and any Beercocks estate agents in Hull and the East Riding. 

The deadline for donations is 3 December.

Councillor Charles Quinn, cabinet portfolio holder for environment said: “Over the past few years, we’ve collected hundreds of Christmas jumpers and delivered them to local schools. 

“We understand that Christmas can be a challenging time for families, financially, and we hope this drive helps ease that burden.

“It’s a simple way for families to support others – just check your children’s wardrobes and donate any festive jumpers they’ve outgrown. Let’s make sure every child can join in on the fun on Christmas Jumper Day.”