Some children don’t get the Christmas they dream of - not because they don’t believe in the magic of Christmas, but because their needs make the festive world overwhelming, exhausting, or impossible to access.

For children living with life-limiting conditions, the lights, the noise, the festive excitement others take for granted can feel frightening. Many can’t attend parties, visit Santa, or join in the simple joyful moments that make childhood magical.

This Christmas, you can change that for a child like Leo

For Leo, Christmas isn’t sparkling lights and noisy crowds - it’s too bright, too loud, too overwhelming. While other children are meeting Santa or rushing through festive excitement, Leo is often too unwell to even leave the house.

For families like Leo’s, support from people like you is what transforms Christmas from a day of survival into a moment of joy.

That’s why the Charlie House Christmas Party means everything to Leo

It’s one of the few moments in the year that lifts them - a rare chance to feel normal, included, and understood.

In a fully accessible, sensory-friendly space, Leo can simply be a child again - experiencing the joy and wonder of the festive season in a way that’s designed just for him - feeling safe and joining in at his own pace. For Leo’s siblings, it’s an opportunity for them to just be and enjoy the festivities with others.

For Leo and his family, these moments are precious.

Please donate today to help more local families like Leo’s experience the magic and joy of Christmas – safely, joyfully, and just as they deserve.