Why we give gifts to local families every Christmas
For many of us, Christmas is a time of joy and togetherness. But it can be a really hard time of year for families affected by domestic abuse.
It often seems like everyone else is in a bubble of festive cheer, while people experiencing abuse might be recently separated, battling financial abuse or coping with the harsh reality of a cost-of-living crisis.
At My CWA, we provide practical & emotional support – and a glimmer of hope – to those who need it at Christmas. The people we help could be your friends, relatives, neighbours or co-workers. Parents you see every day on the school run. The checkout assistant at your local supermarket. The dog walker you see at the park.
This Christmas…
Our Santa’s grotto
Every year, thanks to your generosity, we organise Santa's grottos in Crewe & Macclesfield for local children. We also give specially selected gifts to adult survivors so they know they’re not alone. We rely on generous donations from local people and companies to help make this happen – we couldn’t do it without you.
How you can help
Want to help us deliver gifts to local families this Christmas? Get involved by donating money online, dropping gifts into our support centres or ordering through our Amazon wishlist. Or donate your time by volunteering to help us organise gifts and run our Santa’s grottos. Click on the links below to find out more.
Donate money
Make a donation online and help us buy gifts suitable for a range of different ages.
Donate gifts
Donate gifts* to our local support centres. Click here for our addresses and opening hours.
Amazon wishlist
Browse our Amazon wishlist and order gifts for local families while you shop online.
Volunteer
Help us organise gift donations and ensure our Santa’s grottos run smoothly.
*Important note: Kids know when toys are pre-loved. We appreciate donations of nearly-new items for resale at our Macclesfield charity store, but when it comes to Santa and helping us sprinkle some Christmas magic, please ensure your gifts are boxed/brand new – and NOT gift wrapped (so we can allocate according to age). Thanks for understanding.
The more, the merrier
Click on the image to download & print your My CWA Christmas gift appeal poster
Want to boost your donations and make an extraordinary difference throughout your community? Turn your workplace, school, network or group into a collection point for My CWA and help us support more families than ever before.
Taking part is so easy:
Set up a collection point (supermarkets often use trolleys but you could use a table or a large box)
Promote the My CWA gift appeal so people know what to donate (see the My CWA Amazon Christmas Wishlist for inspo) – and where they can leave it. We’re accepting:
Toys for children of all ages
Gifts for tweens & teens
Gifts for adult survivors
Watch the presents stack up – and know that local families will benefit from your generosity
Drop your donations into our Crewe support centre by 19th December so our elves can get busy sorting (don’t forget to take photos of your donations and tag us on social media)
So much more than a feel-good feeling
Supporting My CWA is a great way to give back to your local community at this time of year. But it’s not just about that feel-good feeling you get from doing something worthwhile. It’s about giving hope to local families – uplifting people’s spirits when they feel like the world’s against them.
It’s about lighting up a child’s face when they get their very own gift from Santa. It’s the happy tears of a mum when she’s treated with kindness & compassion – and a little something for herself – after yet another year of turmoil. To the people we support, knowing they aren’t alone means everything.
Thank you so much for supporting this year’s My CWA Christmas gift appeal – we really couldn’t do it without you.
Support us all year round
There are lots of ways you can support us throughout the year – from donating & fundraising, to volunteering and helping out during seasonal celebrations & events. Find out more here.