National Grid and P3 Charity bring joy to local families with toy and pyjama donation

Supporting families in need, National Grid donated 127 toys, 30 boxes of chocolates and 18 pairs of pyjamas, which were distributed to families supported by P3 Charity.

The families have children aged between one and 13 years. Many are experiencing significant cost-of-living pressures and facing challenges meeting basic needs, so they were unlikely to be able to provide presents for their children this Christmas. The donations from National Grid have helped to ease some of that pressure, ensuring children could enjoy Christmas and the start of the new year, while providing families with much-needed practical support at a challenging time.

Lauren Taylor, manager of P3 Charity’s Bewell and Hoarding Services, said: “These donated gifts are so much more than presents: They are reminders to vulnerable children and families that someone cares. Because of National Grid’s kindness, Christmas this year has been brighter, with these presents making a real difference.”

Alongside National Grid’s donations, their local team volunteered alongside P3 colleagues to wrap the gifts prior to their distribution. The kindness of the National Grid team will make a crucial difference to the wellbeing of the children and families being supported by P3 Charity.

Emily Green, Volunteering and Sponsorship Coordinator at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: "We’re proud to champion the incredible work of P3 Charity, supporting garden transformations and indoor decoration projects at their supported accommodations across the Midlands. Our colleagues are passionate about giving back through our employee volunteering program, and contributing during the festive season was especially meaningful. At National Grid, we’re committed to strengthening our communities and creating lasting impact – and we look forward to deepening our partnership with P3 in the year ahead."

Since April 2024, National Grid Electricity Distribution colleagues have contributed more than 18,000 volunteer hours to local communities, helping to create positive and lasting local impact year‑round.

Lydia McHugh, P3 Charity’s Community Engagement Coordinator, added: “We are incredibly grateful to National Grid for their continued generosity and support. Donations like this make a real difference to the families we work alongside, helping to bring joy and comfort at a time of year that can be particularly challenging. Our ongoing partnership with National Grid allows us to support local families in meaningful and practical ways, and we are proud to continue working together to strengthen our communities.”

P3 Charity wants to thank National Grid for their ongoing generosity and valuable support. Through a yearlong partnership, both organisations have created social change in local communities, providing people in need with support that goes beyond basic provision of services. P3 looks forward to continuing this partnership in 2026.

To find out more about the difference P3 Charity and National Grid are making through their donation and volunteering projects, visit p3charity.org