Some holiday time away from their grown-up worries is crucial for young carers. An opportunity they describe as 'doing something normal'. This gift will give six young carers 'a big break' from their worries and responsibilities.

A normal childhood for some children may be sacrificed as they have to take on a caring role within the home looking after a sick or disabled parent. This gift provides games and music for young carers to simply have fun.

Family Group Conferences are a way of bringing together families where there are concerns about a child. It is an opportunity to listen to the young person, who may find it hard to be heard. This gift provides the resources to bring a family together to talk over lunch.

For young parents on their own, life can be a real struggle. A home visit from a support worker will provide practical advice about childcare, and an opportunity to talk about their own personal development.

Children draw what they see around them. This gift of art materials allows a child to create a picture that can express a thousand words.

This gift is a one-to-one play session with a play therapist giving a child the opportunity to explore their feelings and anxieties.

When children play with a dolls house they usually adopt the roles of family members and re-enact scenes from family life. This gift provides time for a child who has experienced violence in their own home to talk to one of our support workers.

Our volunteer befrienders make a big commitment to each child. Before they can take on this responsibility however, they have to undergo almost five months of extensive training and assessment. This in itself is a test of their dedication.

ParentLine Scotland is a free, confidential helpline staffed by fully trained volunteers. This gift helps pay for an hour of call taking and advice

Meet Molly. She can talk to a child in a way that they can relate to, and so she becomes a friend they can trust.