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Help make Christmas Wishes come true for Monmouthshire’s vulnerable children and young people 

Help make Christmas Wishes come true for Monmouthshire’s vulnerable children and young people 

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Christmas Wishes We want to ensure that Monmouthshire’s most vulnerable children and young people are not forgotten this Christmas. Due to the cost of living crisis, it is more important this year than ever before. You can help us make this happen by way of a financial donation, no matter how small, or by donating a purchased gift. Who will you be helping? Current vulnerable children and families Social Services are working with, our children who are looked after, disabled children/young people and care leavers (18-25 years) who have no family. What can you do to help? Make a difference to a vulnerable child/young person at Christmas by donating a gift at one of our Community Hubs or by giving online at www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/christmas-wishes Simply select SERVICES and the drop down to ‘Christmas Wishes’ What is planned for the donations and gifts? All donations collected will be used to purchase gift cards for older children and these, alongside the kind gifts purchased for you, will be delivered throughout Monmouthshire in the run up to Christmas, or by purchasing a gift which can be dropped off at one of the main community hubs. We really understand that times are tough for many, so thank you for any donation you can make to our Christmas Wishes appeal. With all best wishes for Christmas and the New Year! Thank you from the Children’s Services Team, Monmouthshire County Council

Monmouthshire County Council’s Children’s Services team has just launched its annual Christmas Wishes Appeal. The annual appeal helps give the county’s most vulnerable children and young people a Christmas gift they might not otherwise receive. With the current Cost of Living Crisis, more and more people will be struggling to provide a Christmas gift for their children this year, which makes this year’s appeal even more important.

Last year, the Christmas wishes appeal raised over £5,000 which went towards providing gifts and vouchers to approximately 300 vulnerable children and young people in the county and this year, the appeal hopes to raise funds again. Every penny donated will be used for gift cards and vouchers for children in most need, children looked after and care leavers (aged 18-25) who have little or no family support.  It is hoped that the generosity of so many can help bring some festive cheer to those who need it most.

The appeal is also accepting donations of presents, such as toys, games and toiletries (for care leavers), that will be delivered by the Children’s Social work teams on the lead up to Christmas. If you would like to purchase a gift for a vulnerable child or care leaver, please drop it in to one of the Community Hubs (Abergavenny, Caldicot, Chepstow, Monmouth and Usk) by the 18th of December.

Councillor Tudor Thomas, Cabinet Member for Safeguarding said: “This year has been difficult for families across Monmouthshire and while we continue to face the challenges that have come with the Cost of Living Crisis, the festive season is a time to think about vulnerable children and young people. This year the Christmas Wishes appeal is as important as ever and it is a wonderful opportunity to make sure these young people feel just as special as everyone else. I know times are difficult, but I also know that Monmouthshire’s community is overwhelmingly kind and compassionate, so I ask if you can spare even a small amount or a single present, please do. Thank you on behalf of everyone involved in this appeal.”

Any donations no matter how small will be very gratefully received. Please visit: www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/christmas-wishes/ and click on SERVICES to select ‘Christmas Wishes’ or ring 01633 644644 option 5 for help. 

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