Wandsworth Council launches Christmas appeal for refugee children

The Mayor is issuing an appeal to residents to purchase Amazon gift cards of £20 to £50 and send them to the Council by email to refugeegifts@wandsworth.gov.uk.

We will top up the public support for this to amplify the generosity of the community and ensure every refugee child gets a bit of extra help this Christmas. We will distribute the gift cards to all refugee children in the borough, ensuring each child gets £50. Any surplus donations will be distributed to local charities supporting refugees.

The Mayor said: "As a Borough of Sanctuary, Wandsworth has become a home for hundreds who have fled war and persecution. This Christmas, let’s show them how welcoming and supportive Wandsworth can be.

"Thank you to everyone who contributes to this initiative – together, we can make a difference."

Host families who have provided vital support and hospitality to Homes for Ukraine guests will also receive a support payment, to help with the increased costs over winter.

How You Can Help 

Buy Gift Cards: You can buy an Amazon gift card with a value of up to £50. 

Select email as the delivery method, and enter the recipient email address as refugeegifts@wandsworth.gov.uk.

Deadline: To ensure timely distribution, please make sure we receive your donation by 17 December.  

We will distribute the gift card codes among our refugee children, ensuring they each receive up to £50.