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Letter: Accessible letters from Santa

Dear Editor, 

Things may only just be cooling down after what has certainly been a long hot summer, but at the North Pole, things are hotting up with the elves and Father Christmas already gearing up for another jam-packed festive season. 

Once more, the residents of the North Pole are teaming up with their friends at RNIB (the Royal National Institute of Blind People) to make sure that every child experiences the magic that Christmas time brings by helping Santa reply to their letters in a format that’s accessible to them. 

In the lead up to Christmas Day, children with a vision impairment can receive their very own Letter from Santa from RNIB in braille, large print, audio or email format, completely free of charge. 

Last year, more than 1,600 children across the UK were brought the joy of Christmas magic by receiving a letter from Santa in an accessible format thanks to RNIB and Father Christmas’s elves.  

If you know a child with a vision impairment who would love to receive an accessible Letter from Santa, please visit www.rnib.org.uk/santa.

The last date to request a physical letter in braille, large print or audio is Monday 30 November.  

For a Letter from Santa in email format, you have until Tuesday 15 December to submit your request. 

Remember to include the child’s name, age, address, the format they’d like their letter in, and whether they’d like to receive their letter in English or Welsh, and then leave it to Santa’s elves to sort out the magic. 

From everyone at RNIB and at the North Pole, we wish you a magical Christmas and a very Happy New Year! 

Lara Marshall 

Library Engagement Manager at RNIB (the Royal National Institute of Blind People)

Give the gift of a Letter from Santa

NSPCC Scotland is giving parents and carers the chance to order a Letter from Santa for their little ones, bringing some Christmas magic to their lives while supporting children across the country.

Since 2001, the NSPCC have sent over three million letters, and raised more than £18 million, including over £1 million last year alone.

Each letter is personalised and includes details such as the child’s age, where they live and their favourite activity. 

They are available in eight new magical designs, including a festive footy Christmas World Cup Fever theme, so there’s something for every child.

With every letter, a suggested donation of £8 could give vital support to a child by helping ensure that Childline stays open 24 hours day, 365 days a year. A child will contact Childline every 25 seconds this winter. Every gift to the NSPCC helps the charity be there for children who reach out for help – even on Christmas Day.

Caroline Renton, Supporter Fundraising Manager for NSPCC Scotland, said: “A letter from Santa this Christmas is a truly special way to provide some magic for your little ones and get them in the festive mood. Not only will it bring a smile to their faces, but you’ll also be helping Childline to be there for other children and young people.

“On average, two children a minute call Childline. For these children, Christmas can be the worst time of year. Every donation made when ordering a letter, will help us make a difference to the lives of children who are struggling in Scotland and in the UK. Thank you to all those who have ordered a letter from Santa so far!” 

Quotes from people who have ordered a Letter from Santa

“I’ve ordered these every year since my son was born almost 10 years ago. I hope that in years to come, they will spark beautiful memories of friends, past interests and achievements. I look forward to ordering your letter every year.”

“I liked the fact that the donation has helped children who need support this Christmas. Every childhood is worth fighting for – every single one. It’s much more than just about the gorgeous letters from Santa.”

Families in the UK can order a Letter from Santa right up until midnight on 18th December.

To find out more about the NSPCC’s Letter from Santa or to personalised and order for your little ones today, visit http://bit.ly/3ECZTUf

Letters: RNIB gets set for Santa

Dear Editor,

With the festive season nearly upon us, Santa and his elves are already busy getting everything prepared to make sure every child has a magical Christmas.

As always, Santa is expecting to receive millions of letters from children all over the world with asks of what they’d like to receive in their stockings on Christmas Day.

To make sure that every child can read his reply, Santa has teamed up with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to make his letters available in accessible formats, including braille, audio and large print, for children who have a vision impairment.

Last year, the elves sent 1,465 letters from Santa to blind and partially sighted children across the UK, helping them experience the same magic of Christmas as sighted children.

If you know a child who has a vision impairment and who would love to receive a letter from Santa, please send their Christmas letter to: Santa Claus, RNIB, Northminster House, Northminster, Peterborough, PE1 1YN.

Santa has also gone digital! Email santa@rnib.org.uk by Wednesday 22 December for an email response with a large print attachment.

Letters can also be requested through RNIB’s website at www.rnib.org.uk/santa.

On behalf of Santa, his elves and all at RNIB, we wish you a Merry Christmas!

David Clarke

Director of Services, Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)

NSPCC ‘Letter from Santa’ mailroom opens-up for festive fun

Charity has delivered over 120,000 Christmas messages to children across the Scotland since 2001 

A great Christmas tradition is up and running again, with the NSPCC mailroom now taking orders for their ‘Letter from Santa’ for children around the UK.  

Since 2001 the charity has delivered 121, 407 festive messages from Father Christmas across the Scotland, bringing huge joy to the lucky recipients.   Continue reading NSPCC ‘Letter from Santa’ mailroom opens-up for festive fun