For many people, these charities will literally be a lifeline this winter – and we know we can count on you to support their vital work
It is a tough winter ahead. We are cutting back and doing our utmost to ensure our loved ones are warm and cared for. But what about those facing unimaginable challenges in the dark days ahead? This is where The Daily Telegraph’s Christmas Charity Appeal comes in. For more than a hundred years our readers have shown just how much they care.
In response to last year’s appeal – as we emerged from the gruelling years of the pandemic – you donated an incredible £696,778 to our four deserving charities. You helped cancer charity Maggie’s to support even more people through their diagnosis, treatment and beyond. You enabled more deserving young people to achieve their potential through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. You helped Alzheimer’s Society’s invaluable work in supporting people living with dementia, and you enabled Dogs Trust to find even more homes for animals in their care.
As our post-Covid world began to open up again, many of us sensed a glimmer of optimism on the horizon. But we did not anticipate the war in Ukraine, inflation soaring to levels not seen in 30 years and a cost of living crisis set to push 1.3 million people in the UK into absolute poverty next year, according to the Resolution Foundation think tank.
“We are facing a humanitarian crisis for older people,” says Paul Farmer, chief executive of Age UK, one of the four charities we are proud to support this year. “Well in excess of a million older people will face fuel poverty this winter. This will make this Christmas one of the toughest they have ever experienced.”