Dear Santa

Dear Santa 2020 is the seasonal fund-raising initiative delivered by Embrace Child Victims of Crime (CVOC) to generate longed-for Christmas gifts for children and young people aged 18 and under who have suffered trauma through crime – either as victims or witnesses – and are from low income families.

In 2020, we aim to fund enough presents to provide Christmas cheer to hundreds of young victims right across the UK, the Channel Islands and Isle of Man.

During the autumn, Embrace CVOC will collaborate with statutory agencies – such as the police and safeguarding workers – to seek suitable nominations.

On Monday November 2, we will launch the public campaign online and in the media asking people to ‘buy an extra gift for a child harmed by crime when you shop online’ this Christmas, using the #DearSanta2020 hash-tag.

Donors can choose the gift and recipient from Dear Santa wish-list and purchase the gift directly from our shop. Each gift will then be wrapped and delivered to the child in time for the big day.

Referrals are invited from our partner agencies and associates nationwide.

Seek parental/guardian’s consent (or individual consent if aged 18) and fill out our online Referral Form, making sure to complete all boxes and choosing ‘Dear Santa’ in the drop-down menu. Please ensure all fields are completed.

Embrace CVOC is committed to protecting the privacy and security of any personal information we receives. All information shared with us is managed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) order. We use the secure platform charitylog for information management.

You will need to seek the express parental consent (for children aged 17 and below) or individual consent (for those aged 18) to nominate a child for Dear Santa 2019 and to share relevant information with Embrace CVOC.

Yes. Although we tend to receive nominations for more serious crime such as violence (including domestic abuse and neglect), sexual violence and exploitation, homicide in all its forms. We expect professionals to make their own judgement on this.

Not necessarily but our work targets children who have suffered trauma and require on-going support to help heal.

Yes, to nominate sibling groups please ensure they are all detailed on the same referral form.

Embrace will be pleased to help. Please e-mail info@emnbracecvoc.org.uk with details and we can discuss with you how best we can provide support.

That great! We’re always on the look out for more volunteers and fund-raisers. Money raised in one place (eg a county, or London borough) is ring-fenced by Embrace CVOC to help young victims of crime in that area – so you can be confident your work is contributing directly to help young people in your community. For information on how you can get involved visit our What You Can Do page.