Topsy’s Teddy Bear Mission

A Christmas charity donation campaign at Broad Street Mall encouraging people to donate traditional teddy bears via Santa’s Grotto in partnership with The Teddy Trust.

Topsy’s Teddy Bear Mission is a Christmas kindness campaign at Broad Street Mall, encouraging the local community to donate traditional teddy bears for children in difficult circumstances, in partnership with The Teddy Trust.

Location: Santa’s Grotto, Broad Street Mall, Reading

Donors can bring a teddy bear to Santa’s Grotto and speak to one of Santa’s elves to prepare the donation for delivery to the charity.

Teddy bear requirements:

• Traditional teddy bears only (no other animals)
• Clean and in good condition
• Soft and comforting
• No larger than 38cm (15 inches)
• Silent (no sound effects)
• No batteries or electronic mechanisms