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Locke Festive Charity ‘Giving Trees’

Spread some festive cheer this season with Locke and Kids Out by gifting to children in need via our festive ‘Giving Trees’.

This festive season, we’re thrilled to partner with a series of charities across the UK & Europe to support bringing some magic to disadvantaged children.

At Locke, we believe in the power of community and giving back, and this year, we invite you to join us in making a difference too.

The Giving Tree was originally created to be a fun alternative for the traditional Secret Santa, when instead of buying anonymous gifts for colleagues, the Giving Tree encourages people to buy a toy or gift for a disadvantaged child.

However, now the Giving Tree has become a heart-warming concept that runs 365 days a year, providing the opportunity for our kind supporters, to buy toys, gifts and Fun Days Out for children who need it most, when they need them most.

The toys you donate will provide a sense of hope, comfort and support to children, allowing them to experience the simple pleasure of play and helping them feel valued and cared for.

Eight of our properties across the UK and Europe will be hosting a 'Giving Tree', where guests and staff will have the chance to give a gift to some of the most impoverished children.

Simply choose a tag from the Giving Tree, purchase the gift listed, and leave both the tag & gift with our Front of House Team.

Collectively we’re hoping to donate over 200 gifts. Together with KidsOut, München Hilft Ukraine & Zuerischenkt, let’s make this festive season one to remember – filled with kindness, connection, and the spirit of giving.

Find our festive giving trees at: Whitworth Locke / Eden Locke / Turing Locke / Bermonds Locke / Leman Locke & Buckle Street Studios/ Wunderlocke / Locke am Platz

Can’t make it to a tree? Buy a gift online here.

Find out more here.

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