Tue Sep 15 2026
Are you ready for the Christmas fundraising rush?
"December is by far the biggest month for fundraising, with more money raised than at any other time of the year. In fact, around 30% of our annual donations come in during the festive period."
It's time to think about Christmas
Summer may still feel like a recent memory, but now is the perfect time to start planning your Christmas fundraising campaign.
The spirit of giving has always been at the heart of Christmas. From the Three Kings bringing gifts to the baby Jesus to Father Christmas delivering presents around the world, giving is a tradition that continues to bring people together.
And Christmas giving isn’t limited to donations. December also inspires more people to volunteer, support their communities and show kindness to those around them.
It’s a time to reflect on the year gone by, look ahead to the future and remember those who may be less fortunate both in our local communities and further afield.
If your charity or CIC isn’t ready to fundraise online, you could be missing out on a major boost to your donations this Christmas.
Here at Localgiving, December is by far the biggest month for fundraising, with more money raised than at any other time of the year. In fact, around 30% of our annual donations come in during the festive period.
By contrast, January is typically the quietest month for donations—making it even more important to make the most of the Christmas fundraising surge.
Now is the time to get your Christmas fundraising plans in place and make the most of the season of giving. And Localgiving, as our thousands of members can confirm, is the perfect platform for you to make the most of this festive fundraising surge.
Why does Christmas inspire so much giving ?
People tend to give more to charity at Christmas because the festive period brings together several powerful motivations, including:
- People are more aware of those in need during this time and how lucky they are.
- It’s a traditional time to give.
- People are at events where there is active fundraising e.g. schools, churches, parties.
- Public awareness is increased of charity appeals,
- People donate instead of giving presents.
Some of the biggest and most visible campaigns in November and December, making people more aware of causes and opportunities to donate include Movember (where millions of men grow moustaches to raise awareness and vital funds for men's mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer), Giving Tuesday, taking place this year on on 2nd December, acting as a day of focus for generosity and a counterpoint to the commercial bonanza of Black Friday, the Big Give Christmas Challenge, Christmas Jumper Day to name just a few.
About Localgiving
Localgiving is a leading online fundraising platform and grant delivery partner, focused on supporting small charities, CICs and community organisations. Since 2010, we've helped thousands of groups across the UK raise tens of millions of pounds and make a meaningful impact in their local communities.
Our platform offers an easy-to-use suite of powerful fundraising tools alongside AI-powered support for finding and applying for grants—equipping organisations with everything they need to grow and succeed.
We also collaborate with major partners, including National Grid and Scottish Power, to deliver corporate grant programmes and connect funding with the communities that need it most.
Join Localgiving today and unlock new opportunities to supercharge your fundraising.
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