Reverse Advent Calendar: Start Early, Share Hope This Christmas
4th November 2026
With Harvest now behind us, our focus turns to
Christmas and one of our most popular community initiatives, the Reverse Advent Calendar.
The response has already been fantastic, with so many people asking about this year's calendar that we've decided to launch it a week earlier than originally planned. Thank you for your enthusiasm and support.
The idea is simple: instead of receiving something each day during Advent, you give something. Add an item to a box each day and, by Christmas, you'll have created a valuable donation to help local families facing hardship.
Because our Christmas food support
sessions take place on
22nd and 23rd December, our Advent countdown starts a little earlier than usual. Donations need to reach us by 16th December to allow time for sorting ahead of these important sessions.
Taking part doesn't have to be a solo effort. If collecting 24 items feels challenging, why not join forces with family members, friends, neighbours, church groups, schools or work colleagues? Many of our most successful collections come from people working together.
A few helpful reminders:
Collect as a group if you can. Small contributions from several people quickly add up to something significant.
Our countdown starts early. Please ensure donations are delivered by Wednesday 16th December.
The items listed are suggestions. Think of it as a "gift a day". You might choose to donate a selection box, toiletries, a teenage gift, festive treats or other useful items instead.
Every tin, packet and gift helps us provide practical support, dignity and hope to local people at Christmas.
Join the Reverse Advent Challenge today and help turn 24 small acts of kindness into something truly life-changing.
As always, thank you for your amazing support in collecting, donating, encouraging others and helping us spread the word. Together, we're making Christmas brighter for many families across our community.
