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🎄 Make a Difference: A Christmas to Remember 2025
Imagine a Christmas filled with laughter, warmth and joy, where no one is alone and every stocking is full. This is not a scene from a fairytale; it is the magic we are creating once again for incredible young adults from care in Derbyshire and Staffordshire.
See the magic for yourself:

No one deserves to be alone at Christmas, especially young people who have already faced more than most. Many of those we support have grown up in care, carried heavy burdens and are now navigating life on their own. That is why, for six years running, we have hosted two special Christmas parties, providing a chance for them to feel loved, supported and part of a big, warm family.
The difference these gatherings make is truly life‑changing. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, every young person who joins us has felt supported, valued and connected throughout these years. It’s a powerful reminder of what compassion and community can achieve when we come together.
This year we are ready to create another unforgettable celebration, with two magical parties filled with festive cheer:
🎂 Delicious party food for all, enough to satisfy even the hungriest of teenagers
🎶 Fantastic entertainment: Live singers and party music to get everyone on their feet and dancing, a face painter for festive designs, and performances by a magician and balloonist
🎁 Gift hampers overflowing with cosy essentials, tasty treats and thoughtful surprises.
Here is where you come in, our amazing squad of Santa’s secret helpers. Your donation, large or small, will help make this magical Christmas a reality. Every pound you give helps us bring smiles, laughter and a true sense of belonging to these wonderful young adults.
Your generosity makes a difference in these ways:
🍽 Fuelling festive fun: Party food for everyone, with plenty to go around
🎉 Unleashing the party spirit: Entertainment that lifts hearts and fills the room with joy
🎁 Spreading Christmas cheer: Hampers and gifts that remind every guest they are loved and not forgotten
Let us make this Christmas one for the memory books, a celebration full of warmth, laughter and hope.
❤️ Donate today and help us give these young adults a Christmas to remember.
You can find out more by visiting www.careleavers.co.uk
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Together, we can make a difference, one smile, one plate, one magical Christmas moment at a time.