LoungeAid at Christmas!
Every June, we celebrate LoungeAid, where each and every Lounge selects a local charity and spends the month raising money through great events, from bake sales and charity football matches to skydives and carnival days. In June 2026, we managed to raise £287,245.08, an all-time record for us!
And we don’t just stop at June, as we throw LoungeAid at Christmas each December! Same idea as June, but with some festive twists. It is giving season after all…
Supporting local charities and our communities has always been at the core of Lounge, and this matters even more so during the festive season. We partner with organisations that truly make a difference, from homeless shelters to providing food for children who need it.
This year we’ve kicked things into high gear, with great festive events planned such as Christmas Jumper swap shops, giving trees, food banks and personal pantries, all in the name of a good cause.
Please see your local Lounge’s socials to find out exactly what they’ve got planned.
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Christmas Jumper Swap Shop
We’re encouraging every Lounge to throw a Christmas jumper swap shop, setting up a rail for last year’s jumpers and the ones that kids have outgrown.
People can then pop in and swap theirs for a new one, keeping jumpers from ending up in landfills.
We will then donate any leftover jumpers to those who might need a bit more warmth this winter.
*Please note: not all Lounges will be hosting this event; please check site socials for information
It's Giving, Tree & Personal Pantries
Christmas lists aren’t just for Santa! Lounges may have a Giving Tree up this Christmas. It’s filled with gift requests from locals who might not be able to afford gifts. Simply grab a tag, buy the gift and bring it back to your Lounge.
Some Lounges will also have personal pantries, where you can leave food and other resources for people in need. Many donors forget about personal care, so donations of shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, nappies and other toiletries are always much appreciated!
Find Out What's On
If you want to join in with the fundraising fun, check out your local Lounge’s social media and webpage, where they’ll be actively posting about the opportunities occurring during LoungeAid at Christmas!
