Here's how you can donate unwanted toys at Wakefield's Hungry Horse pubs this Christmas

According to the latest research, almost a third of UK kids get bored of their new presents in under ten minutes on Christmas day, putting pressure on parents to buy more and more toys to keep them entertained.

Getting rid of the unwanted or unused toys can be a massive challenge for Brits, with a whopping 40% of parents simply throwing them away when they’re no longer wanted to save themselves the hassle.

What’s more, a quarter of mums and dads say they’ve gone so far as to throw new toys away while they’re still in the packaging.

This year, parents are also under pressure to find the latest make and model of each gift, with half of us saying newness is important at Christmas.

Considering how financially difficult the previous year has been for many, this is an added layer of pressure for parents during the festive period.

To combat this issue, and to help spread the Christmas cheer in true Hungry Horse style, the newly launched ‘Toy Boxing Day’ will be available in each of the 255 Hungry Horse pubs across the UK.

To take part, all parents have to do is head into their local Hungry Horse, including The Walnut Tree on Barnsley Road or Stanley Ferry on Ferry Lane, with a box of unwanted Christmas presents and place them in the donation area signposted in pub.

Once Boxing Day is over, all toys will be donated to a local charity nominated by each individual pub team.

Rob Calderbank, Business Unit Director for Hungry Horse, said: “Our new Toy Boxing Day scheme is about helping those that have struggled over the past 12 months, so donations from each pub will be sent to a mixture of charities, shelters and local organisations nominated by each pub team.

“At Hungry Horse, we are big on generosity and whatever it is you’re able to donate on Toy Boxing Day, you can guarantee it’s going to go to someone who really needs it in your local area.”

If you’re thinking of having the big toy clear out and need a solution of what to do with your unwanted toys, head to your local Hungry Horse this Boxing Day.

To find your nearest Hungry Horse, visit: https://www.hungryhorse.co.uk/find-us/