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Mother’s Day charity gift ideas: our top picks

Rachael Gearon - Digital Content Officer
Wednesday 04 March 2026
An adult and a child embracing each other closely, conveying a sense of warmth and affection. The adult wears a light-coloured knitted sweater, while the child wears a striped shirt, with a blurred background suggesting an indoor setting.

When is Mother's Day?

Mother’s Day is fast approaching on Sunday 15 March.

It’s a great chance to celebrate what your mother means to you and thank them with a meaningful gift. Your virtual gift could help make sure children and families are supported and have the basics.

Mother's Day gifts

Choose a charity gift and you could help change a child's life.

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Cuddly toy

What better way of sharing the love this Mother's Day than with a cuddly toy? This cosy gift could help to comfort a child in need for just £10.

Choose cuddly toy

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A day's food

Every child should have access to food. Just £6 per month could provide a child with a day's worth of food, including a hot dinner.

Choose a day's food

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Soft furnishings

For a young person moving into care, being able to decorate their room with cushions and bedding can help to put them at ease. You could help someone feel more at home this Mother's Day with a virtual gift worth £25.

Choose soft furnishings

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Books and games

For £18 you could provide a child with books and games that can help them learn in a fun environment. Help to support children with their development.

Choose books and games

Give a gift in memory

We understand that Mother's Day can be a sensitive and difficult time for many. It can be painful for those grieving the death or absence of their mother or mother figure. Children can have their own way of expressing grief and sometimes they don’t express it at all.

If you want to honour their memory, why not give a virtual Mother's Day gift in their name? You can choose from a one-off or monthly donation.

Mother's Day eCards

Why not send a virtual eCard this Mother's Day?

Every eCard sent is a donation to Action for Children - simply fill in your loved one's details, tell us when to send it, and we'll do the rest!

Our collection features a number of beautiful designs for mothers, loved ones and beyond - including some designed by children we've supported!

Buy a Mother's Day eCard