At Christmas, more than any other time, The Salvation Army works tirelessly for people in need. Homeless and hungry people, families facing hardship, victims of domestic abuse and human trafficking, people who are ill or grieving, people who are desperately lonely - we reach out to all of them with unstinting friendship and practical, professional help. Here's how your donations could transform lives of local families this Christmas and beyond.

£15 could pay for a food parcel to feed a family in desperate need for three days. £25 could provide emergency practical support for a family in crisis.  £50 could help keep our food banks replenished from wholesalers and local sources.