A Suffolk-based nursing agency has pledged £10,000 worth of toys to a Christmas appeal.

Advantage Angels has made the pledge to the Be Kind to a Kid Christmas toy appeal, which is run by Suffolk Libraries and BBC Radio Suffolk.

The appeal aims to help make Christmas special for some Suffolk families by passing on donations of new toys to children who need them.

It first ran last year and 2,500 new toys were donated at the county’s libraries and passed to more than 20 charities and organisations in the area.

People are being encouraged to donate brand-new toys to any of Suffolk’s 45 library branches before the deadline of December 9.

About 1,000 have already been received.

Mekala Hodgson, managing director of Advantage Angels, said: "From the moment Wayne Bavin at Radio Suffolk asked for help it was an instant yes.

"No child should be without presents on Christmas Day.

"We are aware Christmas can be tough with families still struggling and with our small gesture we hope can at least ease part of that struggle for some.

"For us, Christmas is a time of giving.

"Last year we donated £5,000 and this year we wanted to do more so we’ve doubled last year’s donation to £10,000.

"This act of kindness will ensure more children and families will benefit this year.

"The generous donation of £10,000 we hope will get the ball rolling and inspire anyone or any business to donate a present.

"One present, one smile.

"We are proud to be a Suffolk-based private nursing agency and we appeal to any Suffolk-based companies to help in any way they can."

The toys should be within a 0-12 age range, shouldn't be bigger than a shoebox, should not be battery operated or require a subscription, and should have a suggested cost of £5-£10.