Charity Secret Santa gift ideas for 2026
It’s that time of year again: to choose Secret Santa gift. If you're hoping to give a gift with a difference, why not give a charity Secret Santa present instead?
This year, your Secret Santa gift could be more than a fun token. It could be a gift that gives back. By choosing one of our charity virtual gifts and joining our Secret Santa Christmas appeal, you could help put the magic back into Christmas for a vulnerable child and support families who need us most.
Whether you’re looking for Secret Santa charity ideas with real impact or browsing on a budget, we have something to suit you.
£25 could buy a Christmas present for a child
This thoughtful gift is a popular choice amongst our supporters. You could give a special Christmas present to a child who might otherwise not get one.
£5 could buy a teddy for a vulnerable child
You could give a soft teddy bear to comfort a child living in care or being supported by our services. This small Secret Santa gift makes a big difference, helping a child feel safe, cared for and remembered at Christmas.
£10 could buy books and toys to help a child learn
Your Secret Santa gift could provide books and toys that inspire learning, play and imagination. It’s a thoughtful way to support a child’s growth and one of the most meaningful gift ideas, spreading joy now and in the future.
£15 could pay for a trip to visit Santa
Your donation could give a child the magical experience of visiting Santa. This Secret Santa gift helps bring the magic of Christmas alive and creates memories a child will treasure.
Our Christmas eCards range from fun to traditional
Our range of Christmas eCards are an eco-friendly, waste-free way of wishing friends and loved ones well during the holidays.
Whether you like a traditional design, religious sentiment or something for the animal lovers in your life, our Christmas eCards are a special way of showing you care.
Select the eCard of your choice, add your recipient's details and the amount you want to donate on their behalf, and we'll do the rest.
Thanks to the generous support of our Secret Santas, we were able to buy Freya* the toy farm she wanted last year. Our service workers were also able to provide Freya and mum Jess with food and fuel vouchers.
And support didn't stop there - since Christmas, we've provided Freya with a new coat, as well as a bed to replace the mattress she was sleeping on.
*This story is based on real examples of children we support.
She was practically exploding with excitement saying, “Mummy look! It’s the toy farm I asked for! Santa didn’t forget me!” It made my Christmas seeing her so full of joy.
Jess*, Freya's mum
Each virtual gift could transform Christmas for a vulnerable child
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