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Operation Elf

Bringing the spirit of Christmas to those in need

Spreading the joy of Christmas to people across the Basildon Borough who need a smile at what can be a tough time of year. Three main initiatives are executed with passion and dedication from a community filled with kindness. 

Secret Santa

Give the gift of Christmas and make someone smile! Choose a gift for a an adult. Bring your unwrapped gift to the Happy Hub, pick a tag, and our staff will wrap and deliver it.

This holiday season, we are asking for your support for our Christmas Gift Appeal. We're collecting thoughtful, comforting gifts for the women receiving mental health care locally—women who won't be home for the holidays.

Your donation makes their season memorable. We are collecting items like: Toiletries (no spray), Stress Balls, Socks, Hats, Face Masks, or small Beauty items.

Or donate on the link bellow

Help us to make it happen

We hear you! You're ready to jump in and help! Operation Elf truly sparkles every year because of the incredible generosity and dedication of our wonderful community and volunteer team. Ready to make a difference? Here are the wonderful ways you can get involved:

  • Sponsor a Christmas Meal for £20

  • Donate a gift towards our raffle, or why not buy a ticket. 

  • Write a heartfelt card, why not add your favourite recipe or poem

  • Buy a gift for Secret Santa

  • Decorate the HAPPY Hub (6th Nov)

  • Help with deliveries

  • Nominate someone

  • Buy us some stamps

  • Volunteer for us

  • Make a donation

For more information, please pop into the HAPPY Hub, or email volunteer@motivated-minds.co.uk

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