Child Poverty Action Group Donate Contact us Facebook Twitter Search Go Subscriber login HOME / HOW YOU CAN HELP / GIVE TO US / CPAG CHRISTMAS APPEAL Every child should have a chance to celebrate this Christmas This Christmas we're launching an urgent appeal in support of families living in poverty in the UK. For many people this Christmas, things are looking up. The economy is showing signs of recovery, yet at the same time millions of families are being left out in the cold. As the gap between feast and famine this Christmas widens, what we are now facing is nothing less than a child poverty crisis. • Over the next two years experts predict that child poverty will reach 30% by 2020, a rise of around 1 million more children living in poverty. • That’s 4 million children whose families will have to choose between celebrating Christmas, heating their home and putting food on the table • Our social security system is failing families, leading to thousands turning to foodbanks for emergency support. Child poverty isn’t inevitable – and if we can end it, we must. Your donation will help us to take action on behalf of families living in poverty. Please pledge your support © CPAG 2000 - 2015. All rights reserved. Credits Terms & Conditions Contact us Privacy Policy Sign up for email news CPAG Christmas Card Leaflet 2014.pdf PDF 304.48 KB CPAG Blog Child poverty facts and figures How you can help Give to us CPAG Christmas appeal Donate now Special event giving Company giving Our funders Campaign with us Fundraise for us Become a member Bookshop Training Conferences and events Welfare rights Policy and campaigns About CPAG Media centre News CPAG in Scotland Contact Visit the CPAG in Scotland section