According to the latest surveys, most people have still not made up their mind about what they are going to do to mark the Millennium.

But whatever your party plans may be, there is still time to do something positive to mark this unique moment in time - something that will make a lasting difference.

I urge readers to make sure their employer signs up to Children's Promise so they and their colleagues can donate through their payroll to help children everywhere.

More than 3,500 employers nation-wide (with more than eight million employees) have already signed up to back the appeal for everyone to donate the value of one hour's earnings to tackle the problems facing children - abuse, poverty, neglect, running away, school exclusion.

Please take part if you can.

All the money will be divided between seven major charities working with children - Barnardos, BBC Children In Need, ChildLine, the Children's Society, Comic Relief, NCH Action For Children and the NSPCC. The cash will fund vital new services which would not be possible without Children's Promise.

Employers can still join in, and donate to Children's Promise through payroll- giving. To make an individual donation go to Marks and Spencer stores; branches of HSBC or your own bank, or to any Post Office counter in the country. Look out for the special Golden Envelopes!

Ring 0870 607 1999 for details. It could make a difference to a child's life - and that must be the best way to mark the Millennium.

Ulrika Jonsson,

Children's Promise, Bristol.

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