Christmas may be a wonderful time of year, but for some people it's also a time when feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety can be overwhelming. For many people struggling to cope, ours will be the only helpline open when other services are closed.

By making a donation to Central London Samaritans, you can help more people find a glimmer of light on their darkest days.

You can be a Samaritans Christmas Star. Every donation you make helps our volunteers respond to more calls for help, at a time of year when Samaritans is a lifeline to so many people. Every £5 donation could fund a call for help that could save someone's life.