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!

Do something that really matters with your money this Thanksgiving & Black Friday.

Alison Hopeful-Dove

Go forth & share the Christmas love ?

Jen Mulled-Eggnog

Your support will make a child feel magical this Christmas.

Julia Dancing-Holly

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

Charles Hopeful-Bauble

Help make a child’s Christmas by donating to a worthwhile cause. Action for Children are fantastic!

Austin Festive-Eggnog

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

Biljana Tipsy-Pixie

Please remember a child less fortunate than you this Christmas!

Tony Sparkly-Holly

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

Nicki Magical-Cracker

Let's all do this to spread the Christmas magic for ALL children...

Samantha Dancing-Holly

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

Lizzie Golden-Boots