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Airport celebrates most successful festive charity gift drive ever

Birmingham Airport and its business partners brought some much-needed festive cheer to local causes and the people and animals they benefit through its Christmas charity appeal.

By Beverly Rademacher
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Colleagues from Birmingham Airport and business partners Jet2 and Hilton Garden Inn took part in the airport's Bringing Joy to Our Journey campaign by selecting tags from Christmas trees located throughout the airport, each containing a specific 'wish' from one of the seven partnered charities - which ranged from children's toys and toiletries to dog beds.

The team from Birmingham Airport which has donated gifts to local charities as part of a festive campaign
The team from Birmingham Airport which has donated gifts to local charities as part of a festive campaign

The airport supported a number of local charities in 2025. They were St Basil’s – which supports young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk, Birmingham Dogs Home, Cats Protection, Rayner House – a residential care home for the elderly in Solihull, Solihull Children’s Services – which helps children in need who have experienced difficult or traumatic childhoods and may be spending the holiday period away from their families, Toys4 Birmingham - which provides vulnerable children and young people with toys, and Help Harry Help Others – which supports patients and families affected by cancer by providing financial assistance, counselling and group sessions

As part of the campaign, staff from Birmingham Airport also visited some of the charities to deliver gifts and learn more about the difference donations can make to those in need at Christmas. 

During a visit to Rayner House care home, one colleague from Birmingham Airport provided a special musical performance for residents to offer some festive cheer.

A spokesperson for Birmingham Airport said: “We’re delighted to share the success of our Bringing Joy to Our Journey campaign which has seen our colleagues and partners come together to give back to local charities over the festive period. 

"Christmas can be a difficult time for many, so it’s been incredible to see such generosity from our airport community towards those in need with over 1,000 gifts being donated – a record amount. Thank you to all of our colleagues who have supported the initiative, as well as Jet2 and Hilton Garden Inn for their participation and generosity.”