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Happy International Volunteer Day 2025

Friday 5th December is International Volunteer Day - wishing all our volunteers a very happy day!

One Delivery That Changed Everything: How Aid Reached a Family in Gaza

In a Gaza war zone, one delivery made the difference between life and death for baby Rania.

Christmas on a budget: Creating magic without breaking the bank

Discover free and affordable ways to make Christmas magical for your family. From festive light tours to homemade gifts, create lasting memories without the financial stress.

What Children Really Need: 5 Essentials Beyond Christmas Gifts

What do children really need to thrive? Love, education, nutrition, play and protection. See the evidence behind each and how we help children get them.

Stop panic buying: A better way to give this Christmas

Looking for Christmas charity gift ideas? Skip the panic buying. Virtual gifts, ethical presents and charity shop finds that help children this Christmas.

The Best Presents Are the Ones You Can't Wrap: What we achieved in 2025

This Christmas, millions of children will unwrap toys, books, and games. But thousands more received something far more valuable this year—something that can't fit in a box or be tied with ribbon. 

Child Poverty in the UK: It Happens Here Too

When we think about child poverty, we often picture faraway places. But poverty doesn't stop at borders. And it doesn't discriminate based on postcode.

What Christmas Really Looks Like for Children Living in Poverty in the UK

For so many, Christmas day really is the most wonderful time of the year. The tree, the presents, the Christmas lunch. It’s a magical day of joy and togetherness.  

But for so many across the UK, Christmas couldn’t be more different.