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!

Christmas is a time for love. Let your love shine to light up the lives of those who so badly need it.

Michele Skating-Elf

Being a Secret Santa is a cracker!

David Mulled-Cracker

Share the love and become a Secret Santa! Help give a child a lovely, hot meal this Christmas.

Jo Glowing-Tinsel

I'm 7 years old and I want to help other children that are less fortunate than me. You can help too! ?

Cameron Spicy-Pants

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

Margaret Tipsy-Tinsel

Let’s each ask our inner child what they would do for others who are vulnerable and struggling.

Neil Jangly-Holly

I love my own child so much, I want to share some of that with another - will you join me?

Kate Sparkly-Beard

Ho Ho Ho! Let's give children the Christmas they deserve!

Susannah Tipsy-Socks

The thought of a child not having a hot meal or present at Christmas made me realise how much I have.

Samantha Jolly-Comet

Every child deserves to open a present and have fun on Christmas day.

Janet Glowing-Sprig