FOR the second year running Regus is supporting a Christmas campaign which sends present-filled shoeboxes to needy children in developing and war-torn countries.

The global workplace provider’s centre on Chinheam Park, in Basingstoke, will be a drop off point from Monday November 3 to Tuesday November 18, on weekdays between 9am and 5pm, for the 2014 Operation Christmas Child shoebox appeal.

Run in conjunction with the Samaritan’s Purse charity, the appeal involves filling shoeboxes with toys and gifts to send to children overseas in refugee camps, orphanages, homeless shelters and impoverished neighbourhoods.

Regus managing director Steve Purdy, said: “The Shoebox Appeal is easy, fun, and brings incredible joy to children who are in real poverty or hardship.

Last year other local workplaces and schools supported us by filling shoeboxes with small gifts for children who have probably never received a present before.

“In total, Regus collected 5,000 shoeboxes and we hope to do even better this year. “Please bring the shoeboxes into one of our business centres by November 18.”