The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Santa’s Cause Christmas gift-giving and fundraising campaign is returning for a fifth year in 2026.
The council is again asking local businesses, organisations and residents to help provide gifts for children and families supported by its Social Services teams. The campaign aims to ensure every child supported by those teams has a gift to open on Christmas Day.
Since launching in 2022, Santa’s Cause has provided thousands of gifts to children and young people across the Vale, with support from local people, businesses, community groups and council staff.
Financial donations allow the Santa’s Cause team to buy items children have asked for, based on Christmas wish lists from Social Services teams, so gifts can be tailored to each child’s interests and wishes.
Businesses and organisations that want to support the campaign can contact [email protected].
Cllr Lis Burnett, Leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, said: “The response to this campaign makes us incredibly proud. People give what they can, businesses get behind it, and our Social Services teams work hard to make sure those donations reach children and families who need them.
“For families already under financial pressure, Christmas can bring additional worries at a time that should be about spending time together and enjoying the festive season. A gift chosen especially for a child can make a real difference and help bring some joy to their Christmas morning.
“Since Santa’s Cause began, thousands of gifts have been given to children across the Vale. We hope that, with the continued support of our wonderful community, we can reach every child supported by our teams again this year.
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who gets behind Santa’s Cause. It is a lovely reminder of what can happen when a community comes together to support one another.”
