Wandsworth Council launches Christmas appeal for refugee children

The Mayor is issuing an appeal to residents to purchase Amazon gift cards 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 valued up to £50 each to all refugee children in the borough. 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.