Get ready for Mission Christmas 2026

Help make Christmas magical for local children with Mission Christmas.

The annual Cash for Kids Christmas appeal is back, helping make sure children who might otherwise wake up without a present have something special to open on Christmas Day.

Raised local, stays local

Mission Christmas is all about helping children in your community. Gifts donated locally will help children living in North Scotland, so your kindness can make a difference close to home.

We’re busy getting everything ready for the full launch on 16th November, when our gift drop-off points will open. But you don’t have to wait until then to get involved.

Get involved now

Apply for gifts

If you’re part of an organisation supporting children and families who may need our help this Christmas, applications for gifts are now open.

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Donate

You can donate money to Mission Christmas today and help make sure Santa reaches as many children as possible. We use monetary donations to buy gifts where public gift donations fall short, helping us fill gaps for particular age groups or types of gift.

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Sign up to support Mission Christmas

Want to do even more? Sign up to fundraise, organise a gift collection at your workplace or find other ways to support Mission Christmas this festive season.

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Key dates

Gift drop-off points open: 16th November

Gift drop-off points close: 17th December 2026

We close our drop-off points a little before Christmas so our team has time to sort and distribute all those wonderful donations, making sure gifts reach children in time for Christmas Day.

Come back on 16th November to find your nearest gift drop-off point and discover all the other ways you can get involved with Mission Christmas 2026.