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 serve 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— the only gift they might receive 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 year be a brighter, better Christmas for someone in need!

About Look Ahead: We’ve spent over 50 years building better lives through social care and housing support for thousands of people. Last year we delivered 109 services supporting approximately 4000 people across 32 local authorities in London and the Southeast.

Visit our website by clicking here to learn more about our mission.