Pied Piper Appeal

27/10/2026

🍭The Candyfloss Machine is back🍭

Come and see us at our Hucclecote Charity shop this half term!

☁️ Candyfloss is available from 3pm–4:30pm on:

📅 Friday 30th October

🧸 Our NEW children’s area is also OPEN throughout half term!

Bring the little ones down, come and say hello, explore our new children’s area and enjoy a childhood treat!

🎃 We've also got lots of Halloween goodies in store, including outfits, accessories and spooky ornaments to get you ready for Halloween! 👻🕷️

22/10/2026

Join us for our second Whatnot LIVE tomorrow morning at 10:30am! 🛍️🔥

We’ve got some absolute bargains up for grabs, so make sure you tune in, grab yourself a cuppa ☕ and get ready to snag some amazing deals!🤗💛

https://www.whatnot.com/s/2rYzlQuY

21/10/2026

Pied Piper at the Sterling Business Expo!💙❤️

Katy & Julie had a fantastic time attending the Sterling Business Expo as Charity of the Day! 💛

Our inflatable golf challenge was a real hit, attracting businesses to go head-to-head for the prize🏌️‍♂️ It was a brilliant opportunity to spread the word about what we do and make some great new connections!

Julie also took part in six rounds of speed networking across the breakfast and brunch sessions, building a fantastic list of businesses to follow up with as we approach an exciting milestone, Pied Piper’s 35th anniversary in 2027! 🎂🎉

There were some great conversations with Alison Tarbuck from Federation of Small Businesses South West, Jamie from , Neil from Honeycomb Houses and Liam Gaskell from QBD - Digital Marketing Agency, who took home the golf challenge prize! 🏆👏

It was also lovely to meet the teams from 𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐑𝐔𝐈𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐓𝐃, Blue Sky Signs Ltd, Redkite Solicitors and Howden Insurance, alongside .

A huge thank you to everyone who took part, chatted with us and helped make the day such a success! ❤️

Here’s to building even more brilliant connections as we head towards 35 years of Pied Piper supporting local children and families🤗

20/10/2026

Well done, Ricky! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Ricky on his very first Whatnot live! 🙌 He did absolutely incredible, raising an amazing £263 from just 19 orders! 🥳👏

Join us for the next one this Friday 23rd at 10:30am!💛🛍️

Join online, grab yourself a bargain and support this wonderful cause at the same time. Every order makes a difference!💙❤️

19/10/2026

19/10/2026

We’re delighted to be part of the Delivering Joy Campaign at Dunelm Gloucester for another year! ❤️

This wonderful campaign makes a real difference in our community by supporting local charities and we feel truly honoured to have been chosen.

Want to spread a little joy this Christmas? 🎅 It’s easy to get involved!

✨ Pop into Dunelm Gloucester
🎄 Choose a gift tag from the Christmas tree
🎁 Purchase a gift
❤️ Return your gift to the store

Your kindness could help bring a little extra magic and a big smile to a child’s face this Christmas!

Thank you for helping us deliver joy this Christmas!🤗

19/10/2026

🪙🧸 THE PENNY APPEAL IS BACK AT THE ENTERTAINER, GLOUCESTER! 💛

We’re so excited to share that the Penny Appeal is back at The Entertainer toy shop in Gloucester, Kings Walk! 🎉

Every time you buy a toy, you’ll be asked if you’d like to donate just 1p to Pied Piper💙❤️

Those tiny pennies can make a HUGE difference! 🥰

The money raised is sent to us and we use it to purchase reward toys for children who are going through procedures and treatments, helping to bring comfort and a smile during what can be a difficult time🧸🎁

So next time you’re shopping at The Entertainer in Gloucester, please consider donating that little penny. It may only be 1p to you, but together, those pennies can make a real difference to a child🤗

18/10/2026

📚 The Pied Piper Appeal is proud to support Cheltenham Literature Festival as a Festival Partner!

42 children from schools across the county, including Paternoster and Battledown, enjoyed a special sensory session at the Festival.

Author Jim Beckett entertained the children with readings from his book, bringing the story of Buzz the Sausage-Wolf to life. The children loved getting involved, interacting with Jim and helping to tell the story!

Pied Piper trustees Kevin Day and Cat Hage joined the session and were delighted to see the beanbags we purchased a year ago still being put to good use😊

A huge thank you to a very kind Life Patron, who generously ensured every child could take a book home to enjoy.

Moments like these highlight the importance of making books, stories and cultural experiences accessible to every child❤️

16/10/2026

⛳️🏌️ FORE CHARITY! 💙

Fancy testing your golf skills for an amazing cause? Head over to Eagles Indoor Golf and take on The Pied Piper Appeal Hole In One Challenge!

🏆Get a hole in one and win 100x your stake!

100% of the money raised goes directly to The Pied Piper Appeal, helping us support sick and disabled children and their families across Gloucestershire.

Have you got what it takes to hit that perfect shot? Every swing makes a difference, so why not give it a go and support a fantastic local charity at the same time!

A huge thank you to Eagles Indoor Golf for helping us make a difference!💙

15/10/2026

🎉 Happy 7th Workiversary, Ricky! 🎉

A big shout out to our very own Ricky, Dual Manager of our Hucclecote and Brockworth charity shops, celebrating 7 fantastic years with us!💙❤️

Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and for bringing smiles to your customers every day. Your commitment and the difference you make in our shops are truly appreciated!🛍️🤗

Ricky says:

“It means a lot to me. I’ve been very lucky to have achieved so much within my role and to have had the space and support to grow as a manager.

My most memorable moment has to be creating a store that has become a community hub and safe space for everyone, while supporting a local charity that makes such a difference to the families and children of Gloucestershire.

It’s an honour to work for such a worthy cause.”