Help create a magical Christmas Day for Care Leavers

By Adriana Thomas

26th Nov 2023 | Local News

DInner is served on Christmas Day. (Photo: Supplied)
DInner is served on Christmas Day. (Photo: Supplied)

Now in it's 7th year, Cocoon Christmas Day (formerly Richmond Christmas Dinner) will be hosting a Christmas Day event for 50 care leavers (and 10 of their young children).

Without this event, they would be spending the day alone as they do not have family they can spend the day with. Young adults who have grown up in care can be very isolated, and this is magnified at Christmas which is so much about family and togetherness. The guest list is full, and there are 25 volunteers hosting the day.

Now they need to make sure they have enough presents to fill the present sacks and funds to pay for all the essentials!

Here is how people can help…

Make a donation

Between 28th November to 5th December any donations made through Big Give will be DOUBLED by match funding Cocoon Christmas Day for Care Leavers (biggive.org)

Outside of that week, donations can be made to the Justgiving Page Cocoon Christmas Day 2023 - JustGiving

For any businesses or organisations that would like to make a charitable donation please email [email protected]

Buy a gift

Amazon wishlist - Amazon.co.uk

The Hare and The Moon in Twickenham Cocoon- Care Christmas Dinner | The Hare and the Moon

Help at the Wrapathon

A heart-warming, festive community day to wrap all the gifts. Sunday 17th December – various time slots available

Cocoon, Care After Care Events | Eventbrite

Cocoon Christmas Day is hosted by Cocoon, Care After Care – a registered charity supporting care-experienced young adults across Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow boroughs.

     

New teddington Jobs Section Launched!!
Vacancies updated hourly!!
Click here: teddington jobs

Share:

Related Articles

The King's Head pub in Teddington is turning 14 this weekend (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
Local News

What's happening at The King's Head pub in Teddington: 14th birthday, seasonal menu, and steak night

Richmond Council hopes to make School Streets in the borough safer for pupils, including in Teddington (Credit: Richmond Council)
Local News

Richmond Council gives thumbs-up to UK’s first School Street entry treatment

Sign-Up for our FREE Newsletter

We want to provide teddington with more and more clickbait-free local news.
To do that, we need a loyal newsletter following.
Help us survive and sign up to our FREE weekly newsletter.

Already subscribed? Thank you. Just press X or click here.
We won't pass your details on to anyone else.
By clicking the Subscribe button you agree to our Privacy Policy.