Hi everyone 😊
I'm organising my son's 11th birthday party on Saturday 6th June 2026 in South Croydon and I'm hoping the local community might be able to help.
My son has autism and is such a kind, funny, thoughtful and amazing boy. He has had a very difficult year, and I just want to make his birthday as special as possible.
Sadly my funds are very limited at the moment. Due to ongoing family circumstances, this party may also end up being a goodbye party to many of his friends as well as a birthday celebration, so it means even more to me that he has a wonderful day surrounded by the people he cares about.
I'm looking for any help with party supplies, food or entertainment, including:
🎈 Balloons
🎉 Decorations and banners
🥳 Party hats
🎊 Party poppers
🍽️ Paper plates, cups, napkins/tissues and disposable cutlery
🎁 Party bags or party bag fillers
🎂 Birthday cake or cake-making supplies
🍕 Party food
🥤 Soft drinks, squash or bottled water
🍫 Chocolates, sweets, crisps and treats
🎲 Party games suitable for 11-year-olds
🏆 Small prizes for games
🔊 A speaker for music
🎵 Disco lights, karaoke equipment or anything fun for a party
⚽ Outdoor games, sports equipment or garden games
🎂 Any other ideas or donations that could help make the day special
I'm based in Purley and can collect from Purley, South Croydon, Croydon and nearby areas.
Thank you so much for reading. Any help, no matter how small, would mean the world to us and would help make my son's birthday and possible goodbye celebration with his friends a day he will always remember ❤️
Even if you can't help, a share would be hugely appreciated. Thank you so much.
I think this version is appropriate for Nextdoor because people there often give away party supplies, unopened food, drinks, cakes, toys and other items locally. ❤️🎈🎂

11yr old birthday (South Croydon)