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've donated - hopefully it'll bring a little light to a child over Christmas!

Emma Jingly-Holly

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

Julie Happy-Pixie

Mummy and Daddy helped me be a Secret Santa to other children. Every child deserves a Merry Christmas!

Abigail Magical-Socks

Happy Christmas from Edinburgh! ??

Robbie Golden-Elf

It's heartbreaking to know children will go without love or attention this Christmas - please join me in donating, to give them something to smile about.

Gem Jingly-Eggnog

If my love for life can spill over into other people's then I am doing it right.

Lizzie Golden-Boots

Merry Christmas, please give generously to this great charity!

Suzie Starry-Spring

Wow, I'm Santa... shush, it's a secret!

Sarah Mulled-Boots

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.

Rickneet Dancing-Pants

Let’s make happiness happen ??

Beth Starry-Pie