Can I send the child I sponsor a birthday gift?

Birthdays are a great opportunity to show the child you sponsor that you care for them by sending a card and gift.

If you’d like to send a birthday gift, we suggest you give between £8 and £120. We don’t want to overwhelm the children we serve and their families and want to be mindful of the local context, so we limit individual gifts to two a year (a maximum of £240), including birthday gifts.

How gifts are processed

For individual and family gifts, once they’ve received the money, the project workers will meet with the child you sponsor and their family to choose the perfect gift. All gifts are sourced locally, so you’ll be helping to boost the local economy too. You may be surprised to see your gift used to buy clothes, household equipment or even livestock! More details about why there are limits to the financial gifts sponsors can send, can be found here.

How do I send a gift?

The easiest way to send a gift is through your myCompassion account or via the Compassion UK App. If you’ve not got an account, it’s quick and easy to register. We can also take gifts over the phone or through email instruction. Just get in touch, and we’ll make the arrangements for you.

We suggest that birthday gifts are sent three months in advance to ensure they arrive on time. If you’ve given us your email address, we’ll send you a reminder three months before the child you sponsor’s birthday.

Don’t forget a greeting too!

Don’t forget, you can also write a birthday greeting too. Here are some birthday Bible verses to get you started.

Other ways to donate

If you’d like to donate money to a specific area of Compassion’s work, please visit Make a Donation.

I have more questions!

If you have further questions, please get in touch with our friendly team at 01932 836490 or by email at info@compassionuk.org.