A record-breaking advent calendar has helped bring Christmas cheer to thousands of children.
‘The World’s Largest Charity Advent Calendar’ unveiled by Cuboid Self Storage last December, resulted in an estimated 42,000 gifts being donated to families in need this Christmas.
With 14,427 children receiving gifts, over 4,000 more than last year’s Lancashire Mission Christmas campaign.
Laura Charlton, regional charity manager at Mission Christmas, said: "Cash for Kids Lancashire have received so much support from the incredible Cuboid team who not only provided Mission Christmas with a donation, but also provided a Mission Christmas HQ and endless support to make this festive campaign possible.
"It has been brilliant to see the impressive Advent Calendar come together, making it possible to receive more gifts which resulted in helping to create a special Christmas for even more children than last year."
The campaign was supported by a network of charities including Inspire Youth Zone in Chorley, Endeavour Project in Bolton, and Mill Bank Wellbeing in Preston, along with more than 300 volunteers.
The calendar was constructed from 24 steel shipping containers, each filled with gifts, and one container was donated every day for the 24 days of Advent to a charity.
In collaboration with Cash for Kids, Cuboid Self Storage’s head office in Chorley served as the Lancashire headquarters for the Mission Christmas 2025 appeal, supporting 158 organisations.
Kirsty Peters, head of marketing and communications at Inspire Youth Zone, said: "We’re incredibly grateful to have been part of this campaign.
"It’s easy to assume every child wakes up to a gift on Christmas morning, but that isn’t the reality for many families."
Angela Gray, partnership and fundraising director at the Endeavour Project, said the gifts meant children affected by domestic abuse could still experience joy despite their circumstances.
She said: "On behalf of the many families who woke up on Christmas morning seeing the true meaning of Christmas, thank you."
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Tim Knowles, managing director at FI Real Estate, praised the calendar for its regional impact.
He said: "I’m proud that the Cuboid Calendar has helped so many families across Lancashire and the Northwest this Christmas.
"The festive campaign not only ensured that thousands of children who needed it got a gift this Christmas, but it also showcased a great sense of community across the region."
To find out more about Cuboid Self Storage, visit: www.cuboidselfstorage.com
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