Not every gifter lives close to their matched project, and that's okay — posting or couriering your gift is a completely valid option.
Is it allowed?
Yes. If you can't drop your gift off in person — whether that's because you live in a different city, don't have suitable transport, or simply can't make the drop-off window — you're welcome to post or courier it to the drop-off address shown on your Your Koha tab.
What to include
Make sure the initials, age, and gender label is clearly attached to the gift itself (not just written on the outer courier packaging, which will be removed when it's unpacked).
If you can, let us know it's on the way — a quick message with your courier tracking number helps us follow up if anything seems to go missing, and means we won't chase you thinking it hasn't been sent.
Confirming it arrived
The most reliable way to confirm delivery is your courier's own track-and-trace service. Beyond that:
Once it's delivered, you can mark your gift as Dropped Off on Koha Tree yourself (see After You've Dropped Off).
If you'd like extra reassurance, you're welcome to ask us to check with the school or organisation once your tracking shows it's arrived.
Timing
Please allow a few extra days for postage or courier delivery compared to an in-person drop-off, especially in the lead-up to Christmas when courier networks are busiest. If you're posting close to the drop-off date, sending it a few days earlier than you might otherwise is a good idea.