Everyone deserves a happy Christmas, and Edinburgh Women's Aid wants to ensure that the women and children they serve -- often at the most difficult time of their lives -- are able to have the warmth, cheer and love we all wish for at this time of year.Women have told EWA:"Today I am going shopping and am excited to be able to choose presents for my children.""Before your help. I didnt have enough money to get the food and items I needed from the shop for me and my baby, thank you!""I want to say a big thank you for your kindness and love and the gift of vouchers we received. I cannot express our joy and gratitude to you all. From our hearts we say a big thank you, and know that we appreciate all your love and care so much."The work of EWA is more important than ever -- since the start of the pandemic, there has been an increase in instances of domestic abuse and a surge in demand for our services. With your help, we can give these women and children a brighter Christmas!

£10 would contribute to the cost of a Christmas meal for a woman and her children living in refuge.

£25 would contribute to the cost of presents, activities and trips over the holiday period to ensure that a child in refuge has a more enjoyable Christmas

£50 would contribute to the cost of food and essentials for a woman and her children living in refuge over the Christmas holidays

£75 would contribute to the cost of food and essentials over the holidays and beyond for women and children who have access to no other funds.