This Christmas will be difficult for many of the people we support. People who have known the cold of the streets and the isolation of homelessness. Individuals living with long-term mental health challenges, learning disabilities, or complex health needs. Young people stepping out of the care system and children experiencing temporary or insecure housing or fleeing domestic abuse.
Without our help, they may struggle to have what most of us take for granted at Christmas: a hot festive meal, warm clothes and bedding, gifts for children.
Together, we can change this. Last year, thanks to your incredible support, we raised £17,500, enabled 95 services to organise Christmas meals and festivities, and brought joy to approximately 300 children with presents—offering comfort and cheer where it was needed most.
With your generosity, we can make this happen again and help even more people this Christmas.
Every pound you give goes directly to helping the children, families, and adults we support experience a brighter, better Christmas:
- £15 provides a hot Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.
- £25 offers a Christmas present to a child in our services—potentially their only gift this year.
- £50 helps supply winter clothes and bedding for children in need.
- £100 supports a festive celebration for those who might otherwise spend the day alone.
- £250 provides Christmas dinner for 16 young people leaving care, who may have no family to spend the season with.
This year, why not spread joy by donating to our campaign? Consider gifting a donation on behalf of a loved one, or as an alternative to Secret Santa at work or with family.
Let the most meaningful gift you give this Christmas be a brighter, better day for someone in need.
Kent
The support from Look Ahead has helped me so much. I was worried that I couldn't afford presents for my children, but I've been able to make my boys happy. Thank you so much.
East London
This campaign has supported many of our service users and bought a smile to many faces. I think it's made them feel 'thought of' which goes such a long way.
Help us make sure that every Look Ahead service user gets the happy and hopeful Christmas they deserve!
For questions about the campaign or if you are a company wishing to get involved please contact Dipti Rapte at Diptirapte@lookahead.org.uk.
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