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 am Santa too - a lifelong dream come true!

Rachel Tipsy-Boots

Sprinkle a little love and magic to all the less fortunate young folk.

Loretta Mulled-Eggnog

Please know that you are not alone and people do care. My teenager and I are sending lots of love.

Sally Singing-Boots

Share the Christmas spirit with a child in need!

Elizabeth Sparkly-Tinsel

Sometimes it is easy to get wrapped up in your own celebrations and forget those who need support.

Emily Happy-Candy

I've decided to become a Secret Santa as there are too many children in poverty this Christmas.

Nicki Magical-Cracker

In the spirit of Christmas, give a teeny bit extra this year. Be the reason a small person smiles!

Sarah Snowy-Holly

This is part of my fiance's Christmas present. Now someone will have a gift because of him!

Clare Jingly-Sprout

Because every child deserves to feel joy at Christmas.

Victoria Starry-Holly

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

Abigail Magical-Socks