Gift-filled shoe boxes from Richmond and Twickenham have brought Christmas cheer to disadvantaged children all over the world.

Global workspace provider Regus set up collections at its centres in London Road, Twickenham, Sheen Road and Kew Road, Richmond, as part of Operation Christmas Child.

It is the initiative's second year and more than 70 boxes filled with small toys, sweets and other presents have been sent to children in refugee camps, orphanages and homeless shelters.

Richard Morris, chief executive of Regus UK, said: "We’re thrilled that our local network of Regus centres could help such a worthwhile cause by being collection points again this year.

"We would like to thank all the local businesses, schools, groups and individuals who brought in shoeboxes and made it a great success."

Since the Operation Christmas Child appeal launched 14 years ago, more than 100m children in 130 countries around the world have received a Christmas shoe box.