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!

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

Rachel Magical-Cracker

Happy Christmas from Edinburgh! ??

Robbie Golden-Elf

Just think of all those children who will experience a bit of festive joy because of you!

Toni Jolly-Sprout

Spread the love, sprinkle the joy, do something for others - go on, it will make you feel great!

Wendy Frosty-Flame

Go forth & share the Christmas love ?

Jen Mulled-Eggnog

It makes me feel so good to know that I have given a child something special this Christmas.

Claire Joyous-Boots

It breaks my heart to think of children who are not as fortunate as my own - so I became a Secret Santa!

Kate Jumping-Sprout

Christmas is a time for giving and thinking of others.

Heather Happy-Pixie

Because every child deserves to feel joy at Christmas.

Victoria Starry-Holly

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

Donna Sparkly-Boots