Action for Children

There's just six day until Christmas, and becoming a Secret Santa for a vulnerable child is more important than ever. So much of what we’ve achieved this festive season has been down to a very special Headline Partner… Nationwide Building Society, we want to say a huge thank you for the continued and dedicated support. From in-branch ‘Giving Trees’ to The Big Nationwide Quiz of the Year, colleagues and members have gone above and beyond to fundraise for our Secret Santa campaign. Nationwide even doubled your donations for a set period. Together you’ve helped vulnerable children feel the magic of Christmas, and we couldn’t be more grateful! We can’t wait to see what 2025 brings for our partnership, and to continue changing the lives of vulnerable children, young people and families.

Have you stopped by Cosy Club yet? They are raising money for vulnerable children through their Cosy Christmas Pies 🥧 For every Cosy Christmas Pie sold, Cosy Club is donating 20p to Action for Children ♥️ We are so grateful to Cosy Club for their commitment to supporting vulnerable children this Christmas. This partnership is allowing us to be there for even more vulnerable children, who would otherwise miss out on presents, stockings and even food. Cosy Club locations can be found all over England & Wales. To get involved, you can find your nearest restaurant via the link in their profile 👉

If you are still deciding what gifts to buy this year, why not choose to give a charity Secret Santa present? Too many UK children have never felt the magic of Christmas. Their first memories of Christmas could be going to bed hungry, being too cold to sleep, and losing all hope when Santa doesn’t come. But you can help change that - by choosing one of our charity virtual gifts and donating to our Secret Santa Christmas appeal. Choose a gift that gives back, become a Secret Santa today: https://bit.ly/4ghVesQ #Christmas #SecretSanta #GiftIdeas

Congratulations Mel - we can’t wait to hear your cover single ❤️ Proceeds from song downloads will be donated to the Building Happier Futures programme - the John Lewis Partnership's commitment to the care experienced community.   We’re proud to be a lead Charity Partner of the programme since it launched in 2022, working with the Partnership to help more care-experienced children and young people. #BuildingHappierFutures

Ahead of the 2024 general election, the UK’s five leading children’s charities (Action for Children, Barnardo’s, the National Children’s Bureau, NSPCC, and The Children’s Society) came together with the support of almost 200 organisations to ensure the next government would put children at the table. Throughout our campaign, we advocated for: • Ensuring politicians across government work together to improve the lives of babies, children and young people; • Putting children’s needs and voices at the heart of decision making; • Investing more of the nation’s wealth in babies, children and young people. Our impact was tangible: many of our campaign’s key asks were reflected in the parties’ manifestos, highlighting the impact of our collective action, and we amplified the voices of children and young people, taking them directly to Parliament to ensure that key political leaders are held to account. Children and young people led many of our major events, including the launch of the campaign in Parliament in January and the receptions at the Party Conferences in September, making it clear that they are committed to having a voice in the policies that matter to them. “I’m asking the Prime Minister for change. Change for a better future for every child,” said Chan, 14. The #ChildrenAtTheTable campaign comes to an end this month. We are incredibly proud of our achievements, but there is still so much to do. The Children’s Charities Coalition will continue working together to ensure good childhoods are a national priority. Children deserve a seat at the table. Read our story: https://bit.ly/4gtpkco

Meet inspirational Harley 👋 Last week, he was invited to the ‘Together at Christmas’ Royal Carol Service at Westminster Abbey, along with his support workers Laura-Beth and Gemma. The service was hosted by our Patron – Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales. Harley, who has Down's syndrome, has achieved incredible things. He works full-time whilst volunteering at his local police force. Harley also enjoys playing sports and has taken part in the local special Olympics. On top of that, Harley has been an incredible support for his mum. Attending the concert was a chance for Harley to celebrate his achievements, as well as his 25th birthday which fell on the same day. "It was an honour to support Harley to attend the Carol Concert. He has shown such kindness and courage over the past few years. To accompany him to London was truly special and an amazing recognition of what a brilliant young man he is". Laura-Beth - Service Coordinator ❤️ A big thank you to Laura-Beth and Gemma, as well as volunteers Margaret and Sue, for going along with Harley and making it a day to remember! #RoyalCarols #TogetherAtChristmas #ActionForChildren

We are so proud to be teaming up with The i Paper this year. Today they launch 'Happy Childhoods', an appeal to help more children have safe and happy childhoods. The appeal will focus on our Family Support Services, and help ensure that children have a better start in life. We were chosen for the appeal due to the increasing amount of families who are struggling to put food on the table. Together, we will make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families. #ChristmasAppeal #HappyChildhoods

This Christmas we are thrilled to be partnering with Cosy Club - who are raising important funds for vulnerable children through their Cosy Christmas Pies 🥧 ✅ For every Cosy Christmas Pie sold, Cosy Club will be donating 20p directly to Action for Children We want to thank Cosy Club for choosing to support us over the festive season. This partnership will help us support even more vulnerable children who would otherwise go hungry this Christmas. Cosy Club venues can be found across England & Wales. Find your nearest location via the link in their profile to get involved 👉 P.S. Don’t forget to hang your Action for Children Christmas Tree star on the cosy tree! Scan the QR code in restaurants take part 🌟

Kindness and generosity 👉 That's what these incredible young fundraisers all have in common... We recently invited Grace, Rowan, Alice, Amelie and Sonny to our Giving Grotto in London. All in recognition of their hard work to raise funds for vulnerable children. Between them, they've raised thousands by climbing mountains, cycling for miles, making bracelets and donating presents. And we're so proud ❤️ Together, the Kind Kids have helped make a difference to vulnerable children. Will you join them? https://bit.ly/49H4Ivf #Kindness #GiveBack #Generosity #Christmas #Giving

Our 2024 Wrapped is here 🎁 It's been a memorable year at Action for Children, full of big moments and milestones. But it's not over... As we wrap up 2024, we're busy creating a community of Secret Santas. Almost 16,000 of you have joined us so far, raising an impressive £525,000 (and counting). Be a Secret Santa for a vulnerable child. It's not too late: https://bit.ly/3BhqNDI #2024Wrapped #SpotifyWrapped #SecretSanta