Be a Secret Santa

Many children in the UK face a Christmas without food, warmth or love. Your gift could help change this.

Safe and happy childhoods

We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support. We ensure their voices are heard, and campaign to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

What we do

3 siblings laughing and laying on top of each other with Christmas presents

Charity Christmas gift ideas: Our top picks

26 November 2021

Natalia and Chloe sit at a kitchen table with Action for Children worker Kirsty

“We’d be lost without this help and support:” Natalia & Chloe’s story

29 November 2021

Blonde woman looking into the camera with neutral expression

A third of working parents likely to take on extra work or avoid time off to afford Christmas

29 November 2021

Action For Children launches annual star-studded Secret Santa campaign

18 November 2021

Mother and son looking through window at home

“I wondered where our next meal would come from”: Helping families living in uncertainty

01 November 2021

Get kitted out for Christmas

Festive jumpers, t shirts and tote bags are now on sale, with proceeds going to Action for Children.

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Other ways to help

Fundraise with us

From running a marathon to hosting a bake sale, join or set up an event to have fun and raise money for children

Teenagers Relaxing with Tea at Youth Club

Campaign with us

We need your voice. Add your name to a petition to make life better for children in the UK

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Volunteer with us

Volunteer with Action for Children to learn new skills, meet new people and support your community

We work across the UK

We helped 604,885 children and their families last year. See how we work in your nation

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