Listeners of kmfm have smashed the radio station’s fundraising target for its annual Christmas appeal, raising more than £12,000.

The Give a Gift campaign aims to deliver as many toys to children who are in hospital over the festive period, care facilities, and living in difficult situations who might not receive a present under the tree.

Huge piles of presents have already been donated to the appeal including board games, lego sets, dolls and Play-Doh kits.

For the first time, this year, kmfm also launched a JustGiving page which has raised a total of £12,350, smashing its original target of £3,000.

The team will be using the money to buy hundreds more toys based on the age and need of children in the care of the appeal’s beneficiaries.

Last year the campaign was a huge success with the radio station receiving almost 14,000 gifts which were sorted and delivered to almost 30 places across the county.

Supported by the car dealership Hendy Vauxhall and Peugeot Tonbridge, this time around the team is hoping to match the number of presents to bring even more festive joy and smiles to children and young people.

Speaking previously regional general manager at Hendy Group, Will Hendy, said: “kmfm and Hendy’s Give a Gift is a wonderful initiative that will offer comfort to many young people in need across Kent over the coming festive season.

“It is a special year for us as we are celebrating our 165th anniversary, and it is great to bring it to a close by having our new Hendy Vauxhall and Peugeot Tonbridge site become a partner for this very worthwhile, community-driven campaign.”

Donations are being accepted until 4pm tomorrow (December 6) and can be delivered to kmfm, Medway House, Sir Thomas Longley Road, Medway City Estate, ME2 4DU.

If you would like to get involved, please click here to find out how.

The team will not be accepting second-hand gifts or edible items and when delivered they should not be wrapped.