A Halifax charity is appealing for help with spreading some festive cheer this Christmas.

St Augustine’s Centre, which helps people forced to flee their homes through no fault of their own, is aiming to provide gifts for 500 men, women and children currently seeking sanctuary.

"We will be giving a new gift to our centre members because we believe everyone should experience a sense of belonging at Christmas,” the charity has posted.

It has provided a list of ideal gifts – winter socks, gloves or a scarf; a children’s colouring books and crayons; strong umbrellas; new toiletry gift sets; medium-sized backpacks.

Art work on Savile Park Moor for a previous year's Refugee Week.

placeholder image — Art work on Savile Park Moor for a previous year's Refugee Week.

Anyone who would like to help with the Christmas gift appeal can drop these items off at the centre, Halifax Central Library, Hebden Bridge Library or Mytholmroyd Community Centre.

For more information email [email protected].