The Mumsnet Secret Santa - donations needed!

They are trying to match donors to nominees, the donations form closes on Friday, so sometime next week.

When do we hear back about where to send our donations?

I have donated gift voucher for M&S :)

Aw this is lovely. I have added something to the present list and my cockles feel all warm.

I didn't know this existed either until nominated. It makes you feel really chuffed.

So I've donated now, too. (Glad I've got in in time )

complete
Alice

Sausage fingers...

MintyCat compkete the form that AlicwMumsnet linked to ^^. If your donation doesn't match their questions I am certain there is a box for you to write something in saying what you re donating.

Edit:Christmassiest.

I'm in the ROI. I'm a doctor (but not junior or short of money), with no children. I'd be delighted to donate money, but unfamiliar with the scheme. Long term mumsnetter, btw. If anyone from MNHQ would contact, I'll donate around 100 Sterling.

Feel free to drop me a line. Warmest and Christmassiet (if that's a word) regards, Emer.

Curious, a group in my city collects new and nearly-new toys to distribute as gifts to people they know are in need. I am sure other griups/charitiea/churches do similar, if you ask around.

I didn't even know this existed until I just read a message saying I've been nominated and now I have something in my eye...

Thankyou so much to whoever nominated me, I'm so touched.

Have also applied to donate now. This is lovely.

Done!
The Mumsnet community has 'gifted' me support and some very dear friends over the last couple of years, it's nice to give a little back at Christmas. X

I think 4. on the FAQs covers that one, Ahardyfool. MNHQ should give you any basic details they've been OK'd to share when they give you the address (eg No and ages of DCs.)

I have a question about this. I have been a recipient of MN secret Santa several years ago myself and oh my word it made my Xmas! I just wondered if anyone coudl tell me if you buy something random and it gets matched or if you can buy with a parent or child from the recipient list in mind.

What I mean is, can you get told 'buy a present for a boy aged 7 who likes cars' or do you have to send something and let it get matched?

Does this make sense. I'm hoping I can buy with someone in mind (obv. don't need to kno who exactly) as I am quite bad at choosing otherwise.

Thanks

Hardy.

I was getting worried that my donations hadn't been received!

I'll keep a look out for an email next week.

I feel all Christmassy now

If you fill out the form lucysmam that KateMumsnet linked to, when you submit it, it will arrive at the other end with your name on. I think it is a bit like replying to an email... It will have your name and return address on.

oh! That's clever!

My mind's still a bit boggled by it but I'll crack on

Because you're logged in - they already know who you are.

Ghost I just said that I am fortunate enough to be able to spend up to a certain amount, whether that is on one or more individuals, or on a family gift. I hope that whoever I get will be ok with that?

aaaah, ok then, I think...but how do they know who offered it?

(my brain's struggling with this one )

They match donations to 'wants' lucy, rather than to people.

So if you were nominated HQ would contact you and ask you what sort of age ranges lived in your house, whether you want something for you or for your DC. They'd cross reference your response with a spreadsheet of donations and find something suitable for you.

Erm, forgive me for being a bit thick but how do hq know who we are to match up with a recipient? There's no slot for 'name' on the form

I'm glad this popped up, I had forgotten about donating but just looked in the room of many items and found a couple of things

this is my first year so hoping I don't mess it up