Comfort and Joy campaign: donations of essential items
25 November 2025
Residents are invited to support vulnerable people this Christmas by providing gifts and essential items to those staying in refuges and experiencing domestic abuse.
The Comfort and Joy initiative, organised by West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) Community Safety Team, Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service, Eve and Northamptonshire Police, seeks to provide gifts, treats, food, toiletries, and other essential items to those in need.
All donations will go directly to local people living in refuges and other vulnerable families in West Northamptonshire this Christmas. These donations will be distributed between the Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS), Home Start, and Eve.
What you can donate:
The campaign welcomes donations of both everyday essentials and festive gifts. Suggested items include:
Essential items:
- Soap and body wash
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Deodorant
- Sanitary products
- Nappies and wipes
- Toothbrushes and toothpaste
- Christmas food and chocolates
Unwrapped gifts:
- Perfume and aftershave
- Hats and scarves
- Slippers and pyjamas
- Makeup
- Toys
- Books
These donations will help ensure that men, women, and children affected by domestic abuse can experience a moment of joy on Christmas Day.
Where to donate
Donations can be dropped off at the following locations:
- One Angel Square, Northampton
- The Abbey, Daventry
- The Forum, Towcester
Please make sure to deliver your contributions by 17 December to ensure they reach families in time for the holidays.
Anyone experiencing domestic violence is urged to call the Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service 24-hour helpline at 0300 0120 154. Additional support can be accessed through Domestic Violence UK, a not-for-profit organisation raising awareness of domestic and emotional abuse.