For every £1 we spend, 85p helps children and families.
Children across the UK need a Secret Santa like you
The magic of Christmas begins in childhood. But for vulnerable children across the UK, Christmas is anything but magical. No stockings. No presents. No festive food - maybe no food at all.
But you could help change that. Your gift could help a vulnerable child feel the magic of Christmas.
687,755
We helped 687,755 children and families in 2023/24
372 services
We run 372 services in local communities across the UK
At Action for Children, we have over 2,500 frontline workers supporting children every day. We’re a vital lifeline for desperate families with nowhere to turn, but we can't do it without you.
Be a Secret Santa and you could help a vulnerable child feel the magic of Christmas.
For every £1 we spend, 85p helps children and families.
Childhood is short. We don’t have long to make magical memories. That’s why we need your support now.
Donate to charity this Christmas and be a Secret Santa for a vulnerable child.
You can also gift on behalf of another with a virtual gift
We’re lighting up the UK with Secret Santas
Every time a donation is made, a star can be added to our map
Total donations
£1408688
Secret Santas
31543
Your donation helps us support vulnerable children, young people and their families in the UK.
85p of every £1* we spend goes directly towards helping children, young people and their families. We make sure that every penny you donate goes where it will have the greatest impact on children’s lives. Donations from this campaign will be unrestricted and used by Action for Children for its general charitable purposes. That means they’re not spent on one project or one specific area of the UK, but where the need is greatest.
*Figure based on audited 2023/24 charity accounts that exclude subsidiary companies like commercial nurseries.
