Pls see our new fund raiser page for donations - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/christmasdinnerpbo1

JustGiving page setup on behalf of all volunteers supporting this cause. Given the success from past three years, we aiming to host 35% more guests than 2023.

Over the past three years, we have been overwhelmed by the success of our Care Leavers Christmas Dinners in Peterborough. As a group of passionate local volunteers, we came together to form The Christmas Dinner Peterborough, with the hope of bringing joy and warmth to young care leavers who would otherwise spend Christmas Day alone. Thanks to the generosity of our community and the unwavering support of local businesses, we’ve been able to offer these young people an incredible experience—one filled with love, laughter, and a sense of belonging.

As we look ahead to 2024, our vision is to build on this success and once again show these young care leavers just how much their community cares about them. These are young people, aged 18 to 25, who are stepping into adulthood after leaving the care system, often facing Christmas alone for the first time. But with your help, we can ensure that this Christmas is one they’ll never forget.

The Christmas Dinner project, originally started in Manchester by Lemn Sissay OBE, has become an annual tradition dedicated to giving care leavers a truly special Christmas Day. We are thrilled to continue this tradition here in Peterborough and are pleased to partner once again with the George Alcock Centre, Sstanground, Peterborough who are generously providing the venue for our celebration for past 3 years free of charge.

This year, we need your support to make the 2024 Christmas Dinner even more memorable. We’re raising funds to provide each care leaver with a delicious meal, thoughtful gifts, and a hamper of food to enjoy in the days following Christmas. Additionally, we want to ensure that the venue is beautifully decorated and that our guests have safe and comfortable transportation to and from the event.

Here’s how your donation can make a difference:

Gifts: Helping us buy gifts from our guests individual wish list.

Decorations: Help us create a festive and welcoming atmosphere at the venue.

Food Hampers: Contribute to hampers filled with essential and special treats for the days after Christmas.

Transportation: Assist us in providing transport to and from the venue, ensuring every guest can attend without worry.

Every contribution, no matter the size, will go directly towards making this Christmas one of joy, love, and community for Peterborough’s care leavers. Thank you for helping us show these young people that they are valued and supported, not just during the holiday season, but always.

Let’s make Christmas 2024 a day they’ll remember forever.

Feedback from our guests from previous dinners:

HEAR DIRECT FROM OUR GUESTS WHO ATTENDED DINNER - CHRISTMAS DAY 2023

and finally..... see how hard our volunteers worked last year...