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.
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.
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.
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!
“Margaret was delighted, she put her scarf on straight away and enjoyed the hot chocolate with her biscuits.”
“I did not open my gift until Christmas Day and it was a lovely surprise. I greatly appreciate your kindness.”
“Thank you so much for the wonderful bag of goodies. It was full of so many useful things which were very much appreciated.”
All our services are free or subsidised thanks to our fundraising. With your donation, we can continue to support over 1,000 clients and unpaid carers in Edinburgh.
Our Friends for Life(Care) scheme allows you to directly support our charity through a monthly or yearly membership and help futureproof our vital services for the people who need them now – and for those who may need them tomorrow.
Meaning an older person on a low income can enjoy a fresh and nutritious hot meal, delivered to them at home.
Meaning an older person can continue to do the things that they enjoy, at home or out and about.
Meaning the older people who use our day services can stay connected with their community and enjoy a fun day out with friends.
Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a scheme available to charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs). It means they can claim extra money from HMRC.
LifeCare can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate. That’s as long as you’ve paid the basic rate of tax and make the donation from your own funds. That means Gift Aid can increase the value of your donations by 25%.
To find out more about Gift Aid visit HMRC
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