For many of us, Christmas is a special time for giving and sharing, and spending quality time with family and friends.

However for many families across the country, this isn't the case.

With over 4 million children growing up in poverty , one in four adults experiencing a mental health issue each year, and seven million children and adults providing care for a loved one pressure on family life can mean Christmas is miserable, rather than magical.

We believe that all children, and their families should have the chance to have a happier Christmas together. That's why we need your help to give them the support they need to manage the pressures of family life.

Our Toy Appeal was set up to ensure no child we work with goes without a gift at Christmas, and to help families be able to enjoy this special time of year regardless of the pressures they face day to day.

This year, you can help make Christmas magical for over 8,000 children we work with across the UK by either signing up to donate gifts as a workplace or group , or by fundraising or donating to help us buy gifts and provide families with expert support.

Come Together at Christmas with Family Action to help make Christmas a time to enjoy for some of the country's most vulnerable families.

Your donation will be used where the need is greatest, and first and foremost to buy any gifts for the Toy Appeal. Find out more here.