A Children’s charity is urging parents to ‘detox their toy box’ and donate quality toys and games in the run-up to Christmas.

All profits raised from the sale of toys at Barnardo’s local shops will be used to help support vulnerable children, young people and families across Essex.

As well as pre-loved quality toys, the charity is also keen to receive donations of unused toys and games, which often prove popular in the run-up to Christmas when customers are looking for presents at reasonable prices.

Diane Green, area business manager for Barnardo’s said: “We sell a lot of toys and games at this time of the year and are really grateful for the generous donations from local people.

“We’d like to thank all of our customers and donors for their continued support, which really does make a difference to so many local children’s lives.”