They decided to start the initiative as an alternative to Secret Santa. The scheme is run by the charity Kids Out.

Staff taking part each take a tag from the Giving Tree. Each tree tag has the name of a child and the present that they or their parent has said they would love to receive from Father Christmas.

The recipients are children who have escaped domestic violence, being forced to flee their homes quickly and leave all possessions behind. Without the Giving Tree, these children may not otherwise receive a gift at Christmas.

Team leader Kelly LeGrice said: “I’m really proud of the team for continuing with this tradition and helping a charity. By donating to the giving tree we can make a child smile and share the magic of Christmas.”