Christmas Giving Trees

The Giving Tree, located at King Alfred Leisure Centre, Moulsecoomb Community Leisure Centre, Portslade Sports Centre and Withdean Sports Complex, offers members, visitors and the wider community the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to local children and families this Christmas.

Getting involved is simple. Visit your local Freedom Leisure centre, choose a gift tag from one of the Giving Trees, purchase the gift requested on the tag, and return it to reception in a gift bag with the original tag attached. Please return all gifts by Friday 11 December 2026. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help spread happiness, create lasting memories, and bring comfort and joy to local children and families during the festive season.

Freedom Leisure is delighted to be partnering with Rockinghorse Children's Charity, an organisation dedicated to supporting sick children, young people and their families across Sussex. The partnership reflects Freedom Leisure's ongoing commitment to supporting local communities and creating a positive impact beyond its leisure facilities.

Tabitha Ashton-Prevett, Marketing Executive, said:

"Christmas is a time for giving, sharing and bringing people together, and we are incredibly proud to be working with Rockinghorse Children's Charity on this special initiative. The Giving Tree is a wonderful way for our members, customers and local communities to support children and families who may be facing difficult circumstances. We hope this year's appeal inspires people to come together and make a real difference through even the smallest acts of kindness."

Harry Urwin, Healthy Communities Manager, said:

"Partnering with Rockinghorse Children's Charity gives us the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for children and families across Sussex. Knowing that every tag taken from the tree represents a child who will receive a special gift makes this initiative incredibly rewarding. We are grateful for the generosity of our communities and look forward to seeing the positive impact their support will have this Christmas."

To find out more about the charity and the vital work they do, please visit Rockinghorse Children's Charity : Rockinghorse Children's Charity

A huge thank you to Brighton and Hove Christmas Trees for kindly donating the tree at Withdean Sports Complex. To find out more about their Christmas trees and services, visit : https://www.brightonandhovechristmastrees.co.uk/