Farm toy donation scheme FAQ

Pre-loved toys will be showcased at the NFU’s Conference and delivered to the Chancellor as part of the NFU and NFU Cymru’s Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign. Read our FAQs for more information on how you can get involved.

1. How can I donate farm toys?

If you’re an NFU member, you can donate in one of three ways:

  • In person at NFU Cymru's headquarters at the RWAS –Bring your toy to NFU Cymru, Agriculture House, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd LD2 3TU. Free parking is available.
  • In person at a local NFU Cymru office – Find your local NFU Cymru office.
  • Bring to NFU Conference with you – If you have a ticket to the NFU's annual Conference at the QEII Centre on 25 February you can bring your pre-loved toy with you and leave it at one of our dedicated drop-off points before you enter the building.

2. What type of toys can I donate?

We are accepting farm-related pre-loved and new toys, ranging from handheld toys to ride-on tractors.

Your donated toys need not be in perfect condition but do need to be clean. Please avoid sending anything that is broken beyond use or has sharp edges or missing essential parts. This is because we will be donating all items to charity, after they have been used in support of the Stop the Family Farm Tax campaign.

What not to donate

To ensure all donations align with the campaign’s theme and are suitable for transportation, please avoid donating:

  • Cuddly toys or fabric-based items
  • Non-farm-related toys
  • Very large or bulky items that would be difficult to transport
  • Any toys that are significantly damaged, unsafe, or missing key components

3. Do I need to cover donation costs?

  • Option 1: Donate at NFU Cymru HQ – No, there’s no cost for donating at NFU Cymru HQ. Simply drop off your items between 8.45am–4.45pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Option 2: Donate at a local NFU Cymru office – No, there’s no cost for donating at your local office. Simply drop off your items between 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Option 3: Donate at NFU Conference – No, this is free.

4. How do I know where my nearest drop-off point is?

NFU Cymru has a network of 31 local offices and a headquarters in Llanelwedd. Find your local NFU Cymru office.

5. What should I pack my donation in?

Please pack your donations in sturdy bags or boxes to prevent damage during transport and to allow us to move donations safely and efficiently across the country.

6. What happens if something is left at a drop-off point that isn’t a toy donation?

Please only drop off items that meet our donation criteria. While we appreciate all goodwill, this campaign focuses on farm-related pre-loved and new toys to highlight the impact of farming futures lost.

If an item is left that does not meet the donation guidelines, NFU Cymru will need to arrange disposal at a cost to the campaign. Please help us keep the focus on the cause by ensuring all donations align with the scheme.

7. What are the collection deadlines?

  • Donations open: Friday 7 February
  • Last day for in-person donations at your local NFU Cymru office: Wednesday 19 February
  • Last day for in-person donations at NFU Cymru headquarters in Llanelwedd: Friday 21 February

8. Can the public take part?

The public can donate in one of two ways:

  • In person at NFU Cymru's headquarters at the RWAS – Bring your toy to NFU Cymru, Agriculture House, Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, LD2 3TU. Free parking is available.
  • In person at a local NFU Cymru office – Find your local NFU Cymru office.

9. What happens if donations arrive after the deadline?

Please do not donate items after the collection deadlines above.

If items are left after the deadline, NFU Cymru will need to arrange an ad hoc collection or disposal at a cost to the campaign. Please help us keep the focus on the cause by ensuring all donations are donated by the timeframes above.

10. How will donations reach their final destination?

  • Local NFU Cymru office and donations will be collected on 20 February and transported to NFU Cymru HQ.
  • All donations will be sent to London for the Conference.
  • After the event, remaining donations will be couriered back to Stoneleigh for onward distribution to charitable causes. Our aim is to ensure that every donated toy goes on to bring joy to children and support communities in need.

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