Proudly supported by Pulman Group.

The Nation Radio Christmas Appeal is back — and this year, we’re once again supporting The Salvation Army, helping families and children across our community to enjoy a brighter Christmas.

With the cost of living still impacting so many households, your generosity can make a real difference. Every gift or donation helps The Salvation Army deliver Christmas presents, essential items, and support to families who might otherwise go without.

How You Can Get Involved

There are lots of ways you can help make a difference this year:

🎁 Donate a Gift
Drop off new, unwrapped presents at one of our local collection points before 17th December. You can drop off at Pulman Group.

• Pulman Volkswagen & Skoda - Newcastle Road, Sunderland. SR5 1QE.
• Pulman SEAT & Cupra - Southwick, Sunderland. SR5 2ET.
• Salvation Army Drop Off Points - scroll down to see the list.

🏢 Get Your Business Involved
If you’re a business, join the appeal by collecting gifts in your workplace and delivering them to one of the drop off points

Your toys will be delivered by the Salvation Army.

The final day to donate is Wednesday 17th December.

Thank you

Nation Radio's Christmas Appeal wouldn’t be possible without the support and generosity of our listeners. Thanks to you, we can ensure children across the area will have a present to open on Christmas Day. Thank you so much from all at Nation Radio.

Thank you to our partners – Pulman Group 

Pulman Group is the only Volkswagen Group family business in North East, proudly representing Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT and CUPRA across our state-of-the-art dealerships in Durham, Sunderland and Cramlington. With a commitment to delivering a fantastic customer experience, we offer new and approved used cars, servicing, repairs, Motability, and specialist fleet support — all backed by our Pulman Price Promise. Discover the latest models and enjoy a truly unique, customer-focused experience, visit pulmangroup.co.uk. Come and join the Pulman family.

Addresses & Opening Hours for Drop Off Info
Pulman Volkswagen & Skoda
Newcastle Road (next to Fulwell Mill)
Sunderland
SR5 1QE

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Sunday Closed

Pulman SEAT & CUPRA
Burntland Avenue
Southwick
Sunderland
SR5 2ET

Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 8.15am to 6.00pm
Saturday 8.30am to 5.00pm
Sunday Closed
 

The Salvation Army

A huge thank you to the Salvation Army who will assist with distributing your donations.

Donation Points

Swan Lodge Life House

5-8 High Street East, Sunderland, SR1 2AU

Open 24 hours a day - receiving gifts from 9am until 8pm

Sunderland Citadel Church

Cairo Street, Sunderland, SR2 8QH

Monday 9am until 3pm

Tuesday 9am until 1pm

Wednesday  9an until 12noon

Thursday 9am until 2pm

Friday 9an until 12 noon

Sunday 10am - 11am and 12.30pm - 1.30pm

Sunderland Millfield

Rutland Street, Millfield, Sunderland, SR4 6XH

Tuesday 9am until 11am

Thursday 9am until 11am

Sunderland Monkwearmouth Corps

Roker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 

Monday 9 to 2:45

Wednesday 3:30 to 5:15,  

Thursday 9:00 to 11;00

Friday 10:00 to 12:00.  

Sunday from 9:30 to 3;30.

Salvation Army Charity Shop, Sea Road, Fulwell

Monday to Friday 10an until 4pm

Austin House, Shakespeare Street, Southwick

Monday to Thursday 9am until 4pm and on a Friday 9am until 12noon.

Also Charity Shops in the following places:

Blandford Street, Sunderland - 10am until 3pm

Retail Park on Wessington Way, SR5 3XF -  10am until 4pm