This year's Giving Tree event was held in Castle Court and Sprucefield shopping centres in conjunction with Belfast Central Mission between 1-14 December and was sponsored by Marks & Spencers. Over 1,000 toys and £1,800 cash was donated.

The Society and Belfast Central Mission have worked together since 1979 helping the needy of both communities.

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The Giving Tree is one of our most important projects as it underpins the Christmas spirit and brings happiness to children as well as easing the burden for disadvantaged families.