This festive season, over 1 in 4 children are living in poverty, leaving them feeling cold, hungry, and left out. Christmas should be a time of excitement and wonder, but for many children, it’s a reminder of what they’re missing.
Poverty already steals so much from children. And it’s stealing their Christmas too.
They’re left wondering if Santa will remember them.
And if Christmas is even for them.
But you can change their story.
By donating today, you can help bring back the magic of Christmas. Your gift can help make sure families are no longer worrying how they’ll get through the winter. Instead, they can look forward to presents under the tree, a festive meal on the table, and the joy of seeing their children wake up excited on Christmas morning.
Will you join us and give back Christmas to children living in poverty?
Your generosity can build memories of happiness and joy for children who deserve to feel the magic of the holidays.
Together, let’s make sure every child feels included this Christmas.
Jordan and James' story
But donations changed that.
Other ways to give
Get thrifty
Give back by shopping in our stores or donating your preloved items.
Leaving a gift in your Will
Our Gifts in Will guide explains how you can leave a gift to us, and how we will use your legacy to support the children and young people who most need our help.
Give direct from your salary
Support children and young people across the UK with a salary donation—it’s easy and hassle-free!
More ways to give
Donate by telephone
If you'd like to speak to a real person to make your donation, call our Supporter Care Team on 0800 008 7005. Lines are open between 9am and 10pm, 7 days per week. Please have your credit/debit card at the ready.
Donate by post
If you'd like to donate by post, simply send a cheque made payable to Barnardo's to: BARNARDO'S SUPPORTER CARE TEAM, Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1QG. Please add a postage stamp when sending by post.
If you'd like to set up a Direct Debit by post, please download this form. Send your completed form back to us at the same address.
Thank you for changing childhoods and changing lives
Where does your donation go?
For every pound we spend (excluding retail costs) approximately:
- 94p goes on working with the children and young people who need it most
- Less than 1p goes on investment management costs
- And the remaining amount - just over 5p - on raising the next £1
For more info about how we raise and spend our money, please look at our latest annual report.
We're registered with the Fundraising Regulator and comply with their Code of Fundraising Practice and The Fundraising Promise. Find out more about how we fundraise.