Tonyrefail Mum Wins ‘Mrs Christmas’ Award for Helping Families Budget for the Festive Season

A South Wales mum has been honoured for her role in helping local families manage their Christmas finances, earning her the title of ‘Mrs Christmas.’

Tania Leek, 61, from Tonyrefail, has been awarded the top agent accolade by Park Christmas Savings, a leading festive savings club. She was recognised at a special ceremony in Liverpool, celebrating her commitment to helping families save for Christmas.

For over 25 years, Tania has been a dedicated agent for Park Christmas Savings, assisting more than 40 families in spreading the cost of the festive season. By collecting small, manageable amounts throughout the year, she enables local households to plan their Christmas spending in advance, avoiding financial strain during the holidays.

Park Christmas Savings has a network of over 23,000 agents across the UK, who help families save for Christmas by collecting contributions that are later converted into vouchers and gift cards.

Speaking about her award, Tania shared: “I love being a Park Christmas agent. It’s a wonderful way to be part of my community while also helping families plan ahead for Christmas. Many of my customers have become good friends, and it’s rewarding to know I’m making a difference.”

Living up to her ‘Mrs Christmas’ nickname, Tania intends to use her £750 prize money to buy gifts for loved ones and prepare for next year’s festive season.

Katherine Scott, director of marketing at Park Christmas Savings, highlighted the impact of agents like Tania: “We are delighted to celebrate Tania’s achievement as our top Welsh agent. Our agents play a vital role in helping families enjoy a stress-free Christmas, and we’re proud to have such dedicated individuals on board.”

Founded in 1967 and now part of PayPoint Plc, Park Christmas Savings is the UK’s largest Christmas savings club. The company offers families a safe and reliable way to budget for Christmas, with savings protected in an independent trust regulated by the Christmas Prepayment Association (CPA).

Park agents enjoy numerous benefits, including commission on orders over £1,500 and access to exclusive offers. Many find it to be a rewarding way to earn extra income while supporting their local community.

To learn more about becoming a Park Christmas Savings Club agent, visit https://agents.getpark.co.uk/become-a-park-agent/.