How you can help children and families this Christmas
Want to make a difference this Christmas? We highlight the different ways that you could help vulnerable children and families in need.
For too many children across the UK, Christmas is anything but magical. No presents. No festive food - often no food at all.
But you could help change that. Each year, we ask people to be a charity Secret Santa for a vulnerable child by making a donation or purchasing a virtual gift.
For £25, you could make Christmas magical for a child who might otherwise go without. Your gift could provide a present they could unwrap on Christmas morning.
For just £15, you could help a vulnerable child and their family with a moment of pure joy. A chance for them to create magical memories with a special trip to visit Santa.
Seb unwrapped his present on Christmas Day and the look on his face was pure joy. It was an electronic keyboard and he's still obsessed with.
Ishbel, Seb's mum
Books and toys help children grow and explore through play - but not all families can afford them. For £10, your virtual gift could provide books and toys to help a child learn.
No child should have to face the cold winter months without proper clothing. For £65, you could provide a child the warmth and comfort of winter clothes and bedding.
Right now, many children across the UK are going to sleep without a bed of their own. For £150, your gift could give a child the comfort and security of their own bed and warm duvet.
The children only had hoodies and walked to school in all weathers. We were able to help keep them warm by providing winter coats and cosy bedding.
Action for Children Support Worker
4.5 million UK children now live in poverty. That's 31% of all children.
With a one-off or monthly donation, you could make a real difference. Your support could provide a child with essentials, like warm clothes or help top up the gas metre so a family can stay warm this winter.
