Halesowen College has launched its first Christmas present appeal to support the Salvation Army.

The college is urging people to donate children's toys and gifts for teenagers, which will be given to the charity to help those in need.

The college will be taking its digital bus, CEDRIC, around the area to collect donations.

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It will be reaching out to the public and community businesses for support during the week starting December 2.

A list of locations for the bus will be shared on the college's social media pages.

On Friday, December 6, CEDRIC will be stationed at Somers Square in Halesowen, where college staff will accept donations from the public.

All gifts will be delivered to the Salvation Army on Monday, December 9.

The bus will also be visiting various locations between Tuesday 10 and Wednesday, December 18, where people can speak to college staff about improving their digital literacy skills.

Jacquie Carman, chief executive and principal at the college, said: "Christmas is a special time of the year, but for many, it can be difficult.

"We hope that our Christmas Appeal will go some way in supporting families and to spread the goodwill of Halesowen College and the wider community, that lays at the heart of Christmas spirit."

Businesses wishing to contribute to the Christmas Appeal can contact the college via email at marketing@halesowen.ac.uk.