09:32, 06 December 2025
Words by Zane Dedlow, Videographer and Content Creator, London
During the festive season, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the lights, the gifts, and the chaos… but it’s also a time when so many charities are doing incredible work to support people’s health and wellbeing.
Here are three organisations making a real difference this holiday season.
Every Christmas, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity goes above and beyond to bring comfort, joy, and a sense of home to seriously ill children and their families.
From play sessions to festive surprises, emotional support to specialised care - they make sure that even in the toughest circumstances, children can still feel the magic of Christmas.
It’s a powerful reminder that good health isn’t just medical… it’s emotional, it’s human.
Support their festive campaign here.
For many older people, Christmas can be one of the loneliest times of the year.
Age UK’s “Together, we’re not alone” campaign tackles loneliness head-on through telephone friendship services, community support, and volunteers reaching out to people who might otherwise spend the season completely on their own.
They’re bringing connection, comfort, and companionship - and that’s a huge part of wellbeing.
Find out how to get involved here.
The British Heart Foundation’s Christmas campaign shows how something as simple as buying a festive card can help fund groundbreaking heart research.
Every card, every gift, every donation supports innovations that save lives - not just at Christmas, but all year round.
It’s small actions adding up to something truly powerful.
Learn more about their festive campaign here.
As we celebrate with friends and family, it’s worth remembering the charities working tirelessly to make the world a little brighter - and a lot kinder.
Because that’s what this time of year is really about: looking out for one another.
If you’d like more uplifting stories, positive news, and ways to give back, explore the rest of our Good Guide here on Smiley Movement.
This charity news article aligns with the UN SDG Good Health and Wellbeing.
