Our office will be closed for the August bank holiday weekend. You can still complete your course and test online and will receive your provisional test result, but we cannot guarantee certificates within our usual 24 hour timeframe.
Every year, thousands of children, young people, and families face hardships during the Christmas period. Many can afford very little or nothing at all. The rising cost of living and financial pressures make it harder for families to provide basic necessities or Christmas presents. Local Toy Appeals play a vital role in supporting these families by collecting and distributing gifts to children in need. Parents often face impossible choices — whether to heat their homes, buy food, or give their children a Christmas gift.
At COSAC, we believe every family should celebrate Christmas without struggling to afford essentials or to create magical memories. Every child deserves to open a present on Christmas Day, and every parent deserves to see their child’s smile — priceless moments. Local Toy Appeals help make this possible by gathering donations of new toys from generous people and businesses.
Now more than ever, Local Toy Appeals need support. Just £10–£15 can buy one or more gifts for children, boys or girls. Many stores offer 3-for-2 deals to stretch your budget further. Please remember, Local Toy Appeals require all donated gifts to be new, unopened, and unused — used gifts are not accepted. Following these guidelines ensures donations can be safely given to children in need.
Local Toy Appeals operate across most towns, villages, and counties, making it easy to find one near you. You can drop off gifts that will be generously distributed to families in need. Alternatively, you can start your own Local Toy Appeal or donation drive at your workplace. Download packs for your business, set up gift trees, and include child details like name, age, and gender. Attach the tag to your gift, and it will reach a child on Christmas Day.
Aside from toy donations, Local Toy Appeals often help families with household essentials and heating costs during winter. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference.
At COSAC, our remote team can’t take part in traditional Secret Santa events. Instead, we pool the money we would spend on gifts and donate to various Local Toy Appeals across the UK. This way, we spread joy to children and families facing challenges during the festive season. Below are some of the lovely donations from COSAC employees — we hope the children enjoy these gifts as much as we enjoyed giving them!