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 about celebrating hope - our children are the future.

Sam Sparkly-Cracker

Stay warm and safe... and make sure you eat your sprouts!

Jon Spicy-Sprout

Wishing everyone peace, love and friendship this Christmas and all year round.

Julie Happy-Pixie

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

Charles Hopeful-Bauble

Help a child feel loved this Christmas and let them know that someone cares. Be a Secret Santa today!

Jo-Jo Festive-Pixie

Get involved - make a difference to a child who really needs help.

Jackie Jingly-Holly

Has to be better than buying a Christmas jumper, surely?

David Frosty-Cracker

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

Marimar Hopeful-Pixie

Christmas is a time for giving and thinking of others.

Heather Happy-Pixie

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

Teresa Jolly-Holly