Dozens of bags of toys and gifts have been donated to a Teesside domestic abuse charity thanks to the generosity of an award-winning nursery.

Little Ladybirds Day Nursery in Stockton organised a Christmas collection in aid of My Sister’s Place in Middlesbrough.

The nursery has already delivered food boxes to Feeding Families to help those who are struggling this winter, but not done there, they decided to hold another festive collection to help families affected by domestic abuse.

And earlier this week the presents were delivered by Nursery Manager Claire Harrison-Jones.

She said: “We have been overwhelmed by just how generous our parents and carers have been this Christmas. Just days after we donated dozens of boxes of food items to Feeding Families, they were prepared to extend their goodwill to give even more.
“It is the season of good will but we also appreciate that it’s a tough time for everyone.
“So I cannot thank people enough for the donations.

“They really will make a difference to families affected by domestic abuse, who have turned to My Sister’s Place for support after going through an incredibly difficult time.”

Donations included clothes, toys, smelly sets and books, which will be distributed by the charity before Christmas.

My Sister’s Place has been supporting people affected by domestic abuse for over 20 years and relies on support from businesses and organisations like Little Ladybirds to keep up the work it does on Teesside.