Christmas shouldn't be about material things, it should be about giving to those who really need it. I wanted to cut down on present swapping this year and so I've asked people who still feel the need to give me something to donate some money instead. I volunteer in one of the charity shops for St Leonard's Hospice and they do absolutely wonderful work!

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.