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!

I always wanted to be Santa and here I am! Ho ho ho!

Biljana Tipsy-Pixie

I am a jolly Secret Santa! Imagine the pure joy a lonely child will feel getting a gift this Christmas.

Teresa Jolly-Holly

Spread a little Christmas magic. ?

Charlotte Jingly-Comet

So happy to give a little something back - you should join the Secret Santa force, too!

Cathy Wonky-Sprig

Let's make sure every child gets the happy and hopeful Christmas they deserve!

Charles Hopeful-Bauble

Let's all help make sure as many children as possible have food, warmth & love this Christmas!

Ferny Starry-Angel

This year, instead of sending Christmas cards, we have donated to Action for Children's Secret Santa!

Rachel Magical-Cracker

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

Lucy Spicy-Cracker

Hoping my donation will help to bring some magic to vulnerable children this Christmas!

Helen Sparkly-Flame

You can make such a difference, please help if you can x

Donna Sparkly-Boots