LifeCare launches its Christmas Campaign

LifeCare Christmas Campaign
Donate £10 today to give a gift to an older person living alone this Christmas.

Last year, we supported over 800 clients – an increase of 32% on the previous year – with almost 700 of our clients living alone. Each year, we deliver Christmas gift packs to our most isolated clients.

We are asking for donations of £10 to go towards a gift pack and invite those who donate to write a personalised message which will be handwritten on the gift tag.  
By donating £10 towards LifeCare’s Christmas Campaign today, you ensure an older person living alone has something to open, a moment of warmth, a feeling of connection, feels seen and smiles this Christmas.

What goes inside the gift packs?

Our Christmas gift packs are filled with thoughtful gifts including a selection of treats (hot drink sachets, sweets and biscuits), an activity book, something warm (like cosy socks/gloves/hats) and a surprise extra gift. Included are also handwritten Christmas cards from local school children, clubs and volunteers. 

Donate here: Christmas Campaign

How many packs we hope to deliver

This year, LifeCare is asking the community to help ensure  300 of our most isolated clients receive Christmas gift packs this year! Each pack is put together with care and hand-delivered with warmth and a smile.

Gift tag messages

When you donate, you will have the option to write a personalised message which will be handwritten onto the gift tag. If you would like to visit the hub, you can write your message onto the tag yourself!

Donate here: Christmas Campaign

Sarah van Putten, Chief Executive of LifeCare, said: “Christmas is a wonderful time for many, but for many of our clients it is a day spent alone. 

Edinburgh is the loneliest city in the UK – with 3 in 5 over 50’s experiencing loneliness – and Christmas can often intensify this.  

Here at LifeCare we understand the challenges Christmas can bring. Through our Christmas campaign we hope to ensure warmth, joy and connection to those who need it most. Every £10 donated means so much more than the gift pack, it is reminding our clients that they have a community behind them and that they are not alone. 

We are creating more packs than ever due to more clients living in isolation.  

In lieu of buying Christmas cards or a gift this year, why not choose to donate towards our Christmas Appeal. 

We want to thank everyone who has already supported the campaign and look forward to hand-delivering the gift packs to those who need them most.”  

Gift with meaning

LifeCare are also offering unique gifting opportunities through their Friends for LifeCare membership. Why not do something a little different this year for your friends and family. Their Friends for LifeCare memberships include a welcome pack filled with a bespoke badge, letter, certificate and more. Gift with meaning and ensure local older people get the help, support and connection they need, today, tomorrow and in the years to come.  Full details are available here: Friends for Life(Care)

If you would like to ensure an isolated older person receives something this Christmas, donate just £10 towards LifeCare’s Christmas Campaign 2026 here

Get in touch if you would like to make a larger donation or find out about fundraising for LifeCare by contacting amymackenzie@lifecare-edinburgh.org.uk