See the difference you can make

For most of us, the festive season is a happy time. But there are children all over the UK who face a Christmas without food, warmth or love. We’re working hard to change this – and we need your help.

At?Action for Children, we see children who are hurting every day. But we also see the difference your support makes. Last year, people like you helped us reach 368,648 children, young people and families in the UK.

This year, vulnerable children in the UK need a Secret Santa more than ever.

By becoming a Secret Santa – and raising money – you can bring happiness, warmth and safety to these children.

Find out more about the campaign

How Action for Children helps

We step in to make sure a child’s needs are met when times get really tough. Our emergency fund gives families with urgent needs one-off financial support.
Our Family Partners project helps prevent and reduce neglect, giving parents the practical skills to make positive changes, and empowering them to overcome difficulties.
Our counselling service Breaking the Cycle gives children and young people affected by domestic abuse a voice, helping them talk about their feelings and learn vital coping skills.

Make someone a Secret Santa

Make a donation on behalf of your friends or family, and get a personalised gift to send to your chosen Santa.

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It's getting brighter

Each time we recruit a new Secret Santa, another part of our map lights up.

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Letters from Santa

Read through some of the messages that our Secret Santas have left. You can create your own after you donate!

Happy Christmas from Edinburgh! ??

Robbie Golden-Elf

Let’s make happiness happen ??

Beth Starry-Pie

I'm proud to be a Secret Santa - are you? Merry Christmas!

Margaret Tipsy-Tinsel

All children deserve to be happy, warm, safe & fed all year round - please make a regular donation!

Nate Happy-Pants

Such a wonderful idea. All children should feel loved all of the time, but especially at Christmas.

Eleanor Happy-Sprig

By donating however much, we show children there are good people who care about them.

Sara Singing-Cracker

No child should go hungry or miss out on the magic that Christmas can bring!

Laine Tipsy-Pie

Donated in the name of The Ultimate Dad Group!

Steve Dancing-Holly

It's wonderful to think that a little gesture could make a child's day.

Marimar Hopeful-Pixie

Help get Father Christmas to those who need him most! We mustn't let them down.

Lucy Spicy-Cracker