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Santa’s Cause returns for Christmas 2024!

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s gift-giving and fundraising campaign, known as Santa’s Cause, is back for another year.

 

  • Tuesday, 29 October 2024

    Vale of Glamorgan



Santa's Cause campaign posterThis annual event aims to provide a gift for every young person in the Vale who may otherwise go without this Christmas.

 

Christmas should be a time of happiness and celebration. Sadly, for many families, it can be one of great stress, anxiety, and sadness.

 

The Council’s Social Services team estimate that, each year, as many as 1500 children who they support are likely to have nothing waiting for them on Christmas Day.


Last year, thanks to the outstanding generosity of Council staff and the local community, the campaign received a flood of donations and provided huge relief for hundreds of families throughout the Vale.

 

This year, the Council is calling for support in the Santa’s Clause campaign again.

Image of Santa's Cause donations last yearCouncillor Lis Burnett, Leader of the Council, said: “Unfortunately, Christmas can be a time of great stress and anxiety for many families. I hope that, with the generous support of our local community, Santa’s Cause can relieve that stress a little for families this Christmas.

 

“I have been amazed by the generosity that has poured in from residents, businesses, and staff in previous years.

 

“This year, whether you are able to make a donation or spread the word, you will be helping a child in the Vale to have a merry Christmas.

 

“Thank you and Merry Christmas. Diolch yn fawr a Nadolig Llawen!”

 

Santa's Cause donations last yearThose who wish to support the campaign can do so by making a donation.

 

Financial donations mean that the Council’s Social Services team can shop for exactly what each child wants to find under their Christmas tree.

 

Those who may not be able to support the campaign financially can still get involved by spreading the word with friends and family, or on social media.

 

Business and organisations interested in supporting the campaign can do so by contacting santascause@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.