Give a little summer joy
Summer should mean ice creams, days out, playing with friends and time to just be a child.
But for families facing rising costs, even the little things can be hard to afford. A small item, treat or experience can make a real difference to a child who might otherwise miss out.
That’s where you come in.
Our Wish List lets you donate practical items and small moments of joy for children and young people in your community. From food and summer clothes to activities, days out and everyday essentials, every donation helps make summer brighter.
How it works
- Choose your local Cash for Kids area
Select where you’d like your donation to make a difference. - Pick an item or experience
Choose from the Wish List and give whatever feels right for you. - Help brighten a child’s summer
Your donation helps fund grants and support for children and young people who need it most.
Choose your area to give
Little things. Real impact.
Every item on our Wish List is based on real grants Cash for Kids has recently awarded, and support we know will be needed time and time again.
Your donation could help provide things like:
- An ice cream or summer treat
- Food for the school holidays
- Summer clothing and shoes
- Books, toys and craft materials
- Sports kit or outdoor play equipment
- A day out or activity with friends
- Essentials that help families through a difficult time
For children and young people facing hardship, these things can mean so much more than they cost. They can help a child feel included, supported and able to enjoy the moments every child deserves.
More than a treat
For some families, a day out, new clothes or food during the holidays can feel out of reach. Your support helps Cash for Kids respond when children need practical help, comfort and a chance to enjoy being a child.
Every donation helps us prepare for our next round of grant applications, so we can support local families, groups and organisations when they turn to us for help.
Raised local, stays local
Where we have a local Cash for Kids team, all Wish List donations will stay in your area, supporting children and young people in your community. Give a little summer joy today and help make summer brighter for local children.
