HELP THE CHILDREN

A Christmas gift appeal for Northamptonshire children in care and in need.

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Schoolchildren sitting in a school hall in front of a large stack of donated Easter eggs, with staff standing behind

Our Initiatives

We support children and young adults who have had difficult starts in their lives to receive a gift at Christmas.

Our Mission

We help children in need, children who need protection and care leavers who do not have safe or established networks to make sure they know they're not forgotten.

Myself (& my team of helpers) know that, without our support, the Christmas break can be a lonely or unhappy time.

A hall filled with hundreds of donated Easter eggs stacked across tables, with a volunteer standing behind them

Since 2002

the appeal has run every single year

100,000+

children given a present

6,000

children and young people in need across Northamptonshire

Mother Christmas supports lots of these families throughout the year and your support and donations are gratefully received all year round. Not only does Mother Christmas help give a gift at Christmas but for birthdays as well, with support for those coming out of care and setting up their first home or going on to university. So, you can help all year and help make a difference, where it is needed most. Thank you.

What can I donate?

We only accept brand new gifts. Northamptonshire families need your help!

Toys

Gift Vouchers

Socks

Make-up

Toiletries

Sweets & Chocolates

Jeanette Walsh and two workplace volunteers behind a boardroom table covered in donated toys, dolls, games and craft sets

A decorated Christmas tree in an office reception with donated toys, chocolates, thermal socks and hats piled underneath

Two young boys at a front door holding the Easter eggs they have been given

Stacks of donated Easter eggs and boxes lining an office corridor

Testimonials

“Thank you so much for helping me to get some food. My benefits have been cut and I needed to make sure my bills were paid. The food has helped me to be able to make what little I have left last me for a few days more.”

Parent

“Thank you so much for the donations. It’s so lovely to see young people walking away with presents and a selection box from the Christmas party. I know that from speaking to some of my young people, these are the only presents that they receive.”

“I was never expecting to get a gift from you, it was so thoughtful of you to think of me this Christmas”

Connor · deodorant set

Contact Us

Jeanette@mother-christmas.co.uk

Donate

HELP THE CHILDREN

EVERY CHILD DESERVES A PRESENT

BRAND NEW GIFTS, GIVEN WITH LOVE

EVERY YEAR SINCE 2002

GET YOUR WORKPLACE INVOLVED

Our Initiatives