Barnardos Christmas Jumper Day
It’s time to dig out your loudest, brightest or most questionable Christmas knitwear! Join workplaces, clubs, community groups and schools across the country turning festive fashion into life changing support for children. Host a Christmas Jumper Day and bring the festive cheer, but more importantly, the money you raise will provide vital support and smiles for vulnerable children this Christmas. Christmas is a time for joy, but for many familes, it can be a challenging time. You can help to change that.
Don’t just wear the jumper. Make it matter.
Step 1: Sign up for your Christmas Jumper Day fundraising pack
Step 2: Choose your Christmas Jumper Day date
Step 3: Wear your jumper and spread the word!
Step 4: Return your funds
How it works
Step 2: Choose your Christmas Jumper Day date
Step 3: Wear your jumper and spread the word!
Step 4: Return your funds
Downloadable Games
How to make the most of your Jumper Day fundraiser!
- Add some friendly competition and award The Ultimate Christmas Jumper cert in your pack!
- Split everyone into teams to decorate an old jumper or t-shirt. Get creative with fabric paint, glitter, baubles and lights!
- Your fundraising could double instantly if your workplace offers a matching gift program – so do ask!
- Most importantly, spread the word! The more know about your fundraiser, the more you’ll raise!
Frequently Asked Questions
Signing up is quick and easy! Simply visit here to register.
You must sign up to receive your fundraising pack, which includes everything you need to get started. Your fundraising pack will be sent shortly after you register. Please allow a few days for delivery.
No, you don’t have to buy a new Christmas jumper. You can wear any festive jumper you already own, upcycle an old one, or great creative and make your own!
After your event, you can send in your donations online through here or by sending them to Barnardos directly.
You can collect donations directly through your fundraising page set up when you register. If you have donations after your event you can add them to your fundraising page, send your donations online by sending them to Barnardos directly.
We encourage participants to reuse jumpers they already have or get creative by upcycling an old one. The goal is to have fun while making a difference, not to buy something new. Feel free to craft your own or swap with friends to keep the event as eco-friendly as possible!
Yes, absolutely! You can easily set up your own fundraising page through iDonate
Simple click on this link:
Click on “Start Fundraising” to create your own page
This allows you to collect donations from anyone directly online. Once your page is live, you can share the link, making it easier for everyone to support your event.
Online fundraising is a great way to track your progress and encourage more people to donate, even if they cannot attend your event in person. It is also secure and convenient.
Get in touch
Need help getting started or setting up your online fundraising page? Our Christmas elf, Michelle. is here to help!
Contact Michelle at [email protected]