It's easy to get involved
There are lots of ways to help children with Save the Children. You can give once or monthly, fundraise, volunteer, campaign, leave a gift in your Will or take part in Christmas Jumper Day. This Christmas, make one more delivery with Save the Children - the one that matters more than any.
Donate money, host a bake sale, run a marathon, volunteer in a shop, email your MP or put on a silly jumper - it's up to you!
This Christmas, make one more delivery that matters
Children are waiting for the most important delivery of the year. It isn't toys or treats they are waiting for. It's food, medicine, warm clothes and a safe place to sleep.
Here in the UK, over one in four children, 4 million, were living in poverty in 2024/25.
- Give monthly. Join us to make more deliveries every month. Give monthly
- Give once. Donate now to make one more delivery that matters. Donate now
- Christmas Jumper Day. Wear a jumper and raise money for children. Take part
- Fundraise. Host a bake sale, run a marathon or get your school or workplace involved. Fundraise
Your gift will help children in the UK and around the world, wherever the need is greatest.
Some tips
If you're planning a fundraiser and need inspiration or want to raise money but you're not sure how to go about it, register for our fundraising pack and we'll send you ideas for some great ways to raise money.
Supporting Save the Children throughout the school year is a great way to engage students with our work and raise vital funds through enjoyable fundraising activites - find out how to make us your Charity of the Year.
You can give your students the chance to speak out in support of children's rights around the world - find out more on our Campaigns page.
And we've teamed up with the world famous SmileyWorld brand to create resources for teachers to teach Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) - click here for lesson resources.
How volunteering could change your life
TV presenter and Pop Idol icon Nicki Chapman tells us about her passion for volunteering in her local Mary's Living & Giving for Save the Children shop - and why you should sign up too.
Frequently asked questions
How can I help children at Christmas?
There are lots of ways to help children with Save the Children. You can give once or monthly, fundraise, volunteer, campaign, leave a gift in your Will or take part in Christmas Jumper Day. This Christmas, make one more delivery with Save the Children - the one that matters more than any.
Where does my donation go?
Your gift will help children in the UK and around the world, wherever the need is greatest. In 2025, 85p in every £1 we spent went on our work for children. See where your money goes.
Is a monthly gift better than a one-off gift?
Both help. One-off gifts respond to crises. Regular gifts can prevent them. Join us to make more deliveries every month. Become a monthly giver.
Which children’s charity should I donate to this Christmas?
Choose a registered charity that works on the cause you care about and is open about how it spends its money. If you want your gift to reach children in the UK and around the world, wherever the need is greatest, Save the Children is one option. See how to choose a children’s charity.
Can I claim Gift Aid on my donation?
Gift Aid is a UK government scheme which enables registered charities in the United Kingdom to claim back tax from HMRC on donations made by UK taxpayers, who have provided a gift aid declaration to the charity. For example, if you donate £1, Save the Children can claim 25p in gift aid, making your donation £1.25, at no extra cost to you. Find out more about gift aid and how it works.
How do I take part in Christmas Jumper Day?
Choose your day, wear a jumper and raise money for children. Find everything you need on the Christmas Jumper Day page.
