Will you bring hope to the doorsteps
of struggling children this Christmas?
With every centre TLG is able to mobilise through our Christmas Appeal, we can support more than 100 children with urgent food and wellbeing resources, so every single pound you give is significant.
And this Christmas, your gifts go even further!
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! With match funding, we will receive double the amount you generously give today. That makes a total of £400 towards changing the lives of struggling children!
This Christmas, there are thousands of families in the UK who are needing a particularly important gift – that of hope.
As you know, the past year has been filled with immense challenges for families, including a reduction in income, the surge in energy prices and cost of living, and a broad decline in emotional and mental wellbeing. Devastatingly, this means that many children like Martin Jr. find themselves in crisis.
There are 4.6 million children living in poverty today, children who are facing Christmas with empty tummies instead of joy. But there is one gift you can give today which will change lives.
Martin Jr.’s Story
Life was very difficult last winter for Martin Jr. (aged 4) and his big sisters Chardenay (15) and Faith (13). “My husband Martin was furloughed last year,” says his mum, Michelle. “We really struggled. Trying to sign off our Universal Credit claim was a nightmare because we didn’t know when he would be paid.”
On top on their financial anxieties, dad Martin has been very ill. “We felt isolated. Arguments were happening. It was all too much.” Thankfully, Martin Jr.’s family got support through TLG Box of Hope from their local centre.
Michelle says emotionally, “Box of Hope had a positive impact on all our mental health. I went through a stage where I couldn’t sleep from worry. I sleep so much better now, mainly due to the support we've received. Box of Hope has done so much for my family."
Unfortunately, this winter is also set to be filled with challenges for the family. “This year my husband’s having surgery so he’s off work. We don’t know what money will be coming in. Due to the Universal Credit uplift ending, we will receive about £88 less each month. We have to be stricter with the food we’re able to buy."
Did you know?
1 in 5 children in the UK face food insecurity, one of the highest rates in Europe
- Unicef, 'Building the Future: Children and the Sustainable Development Goals in Rich Countries' (2017)
Did you know?
37% of teachers spot signs of malnourishment when children return from the school holidays
- National Union of Teachers Survey on Holiday Hunger
Did you know?
There were 4.6 million children living in poverty in the UK in 2017-2018.
We must urgently raise £48,000 this Christmas to enable TLG to reach over 10,000 children with practical wellbeing support during these weary winter months.
We need support from generous businesses like yours to make this happen.
Your company's donations today will help us be there for children and families in crisis.
I sleep so much better now, mainly due to TLG’s support. Box of Hope has done so much for my family. - Michelle, Martin Jr.'s mum
Could your company become a TLG Future Builder?
We are asking our corporate partners to sponsor the opening of new TLG centres through monthly donations. Every size of contribution counts - and will help this corporate community to have a very clear impact, through building the futures of generations of children to come. Find out more today about how your company can help us support vulnerable children in the critical areas of emotional trauma, education and food poverty.
