Over 70 sacks of new toys will be given to disadvantaged children this Christmas.
The Halton Family Hubs Christmas Toy Appeal, which helps children from the area's most deprived communities, has benefitted from generous donations from Merseyflow and Merseylink customers and staff.
The appeal was kickstarted in October with a donation of brand-new toys worth £4,000 from Merseyflow and Merseylink, the organisation responsible for the Mersey Gateway Project.
Avison Young, Merseylink's finance managers, also contributed £500 to the cause.
This marks the sixth consecutive year Merseyflow has supported the Halton Family Hubs during the festive season, collecting hundreds of donations.
Helen Williams, marketing manager at Merseyflow, said: "We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our staff and customers who have really gone above and beyond to ensure the kids in Halton have a good Christmas after what has been an exceptionally tough year.
"We’re proud to support the local communities here in Halton and the Halton Family Hubs annual Christmas Toy Appeal is a cause that is particularly close to our hearts."
Hugh O’Connor, general manager of the Merseylink consortium, added: "We’re happy to support the Halton Family Hubs Christmas Appeal once again and thankful to everyone who has taken the time and effort to donate to this wonderful cause."
The Early Help Officer at Runcorn Family Hub, Denise Caldwell, expressed her appreciation for the community's generosity.
She said: "We are always amazed and incredibly grateful for the response we receive to our annual Christmas Toy Appeal.
"We’d like to thank everyone who has donated toys and gifts this year, as well as Merseyflow and Merseylink, for their generous donation and continued support.
"Every toy and gift donated will be given directly to kids in the local community to help brighten up their holidays and can make a big difference."
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