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Children Heard and Seen

Christmas Cards created by children with a parent in prison

Donate a minimum of £8 to receive a pack of 16 Christmas Cards designed and created by children with a parent in prison. Please do tick yes when entering your email address so we can contact you to arrange delivery
£1,765
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by 86 supporters
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Closed on 25/12/2022
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What do you picture when you think of Christmas? Time spent with loved ones, presents, and a lovely meal?

These are tough and challenging times for everyone at the moment, but especially for children and families impacted by parental imprisonment.

An estimated 312,000 children will spend this Christmas missing their parent, who is in prison. They will experience feelings of loneliness, isolation, and stigma.

These Christmas Cards were designed and created by children we support. A minimum donation of £8 will mean that you receive a pack of 16 Christmas Cards, 4 of each winning design. Please ensure you tick the box and consent for us to be able to email you and arrange delivery

Your support will go towards supporting children and families impacted by parental imprisonment. This will combat feelings of isolation, improve emotional wellbeing, and make young people and their families feel special at what can be a difficult time of year.

"Cinderella has been to the ball. Thank you so much for the beautiful gifts, Sarah and CHAS. The amount of work, time and effort that went into this is just staggering. You really are an amazing team. Our princess has loved being a princess for the day."

- Feedback last Christmas from a mother of one girl supported by CHAS, aged four.

About the charity

Children Heard and Seen

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Approximately 312,000 children are separated from a parent by a prison sentence every year in the UK. There is currently no statutory framework in place designed to support, or even identify, these children. We are the only UK charity dedicated to supporting this isolated and stigmatised group of young people in their own communities, supporting 225 children last year alone. Our specialised staff work with families to create a tailored package of support. We offer 1-1 support with trained staff, volunteer mentoring, parent support, peer support groups for children, online activities for children, and activity days.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,764.50
+ £330.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,764.50
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£1,764.50
Donations via fundraisers
£0.00

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