Christmas is around the corner and many children living in our communities will not receive a gift from Santa. FARE provide a service that ensures no child goes without. Last year alone over 1800 families received support. This service is a community need and tackles financial pressures on families with many kids living in household’s where there is poverty. This year with the recovery of the pandemic, cost of living crisis and the fuel crisis there is more kids in need and are at risk of not having a FARE Christmas. 

The children's names are highlighted by our family liaison officers who work within 26 local schools throughout Glasgow. Each year demand increases, and referrals are submitted from local Housing Associations, Police, Social Work and other Community organisations. FARE have already received over 2200 requests for toys this year and are looking for your support in fulfilling this. Our mission is to make sure every child has a FARE Christmas. 

This year we have successfully secured premises at Glasgow Fort that will enable us to receive gifts, pack and deliver to families across Glasgow. We work closely with various businesses for support in this campaign and hope that you and your staff team would like to help a child in need. We look for individuals to pledge a donation of a gift that would be specific age and gender of your choice. If purchasing a gift may be inconvenient the #FAREChristmas appeal has a Just giving page that you can donate to and we can purchase gifts on your behalf.