🎄 Take on the SSJ 25-Day Advent Challenge this December

Looking for something fun, festive and meaningful to do this December? Whether you’re an individual, a family, a workplace, or part of a school or community group — The Society of St James invites you to take on the SSJ 25-Day Advent Challenge.

From 1st to 25th December, you’ll complete 24 mini daily challenges, from light-hearted festive fun to acts of kindness and awareness-raising, followed by one final day to reflect on the impact you’ve made.

It’s completely free to take part, and everyone’s welcome!

Why Take Part?

The challenge isn’t just about festive fun (although there’s plenty of that!). It’s also a way to do something truly meaningful this Christmas.

We’re aiming to raise £80,000 to support people in our local community who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Your involvement, whether you’re raising funds or simply spreading awareness, helps us provide safe accommodation, tailored, bespoke support, and the chance for people to rebuild their lives.

Who Can Join?

Absolutely anyone.

• Individuals looking for a new way to give back
• Families who want to make December more meaningful
• Schools and youth groups building kindness into the classroom
• Workplaces looking for a festive, team-building challenge
• Friends or flatmates doing something together for a good cause

Whether you take part on your own or with others, every action adds up to something bigger.

What’s Involved?

Each day from 1st to 24th December, you’ll complete a fun or thoughtful mini challenge, it could be a silly dare, a random act of kindness, a way to raise awareness or show support. Then on the 25th, you take a moment to reflect on the difference you’ve made.

We’ll provide a downloadable calendar packed with ideas, or you can get creative and make it your own!

How to Take Part

1. 🎄 Download the FREE Advent Challenge calendar → [Insert Link]
2. 💻 Set up a fundraising page via JustGiving and choose The Society of St James as your charity to raise money for.
3. 🤝 Invite your friends, family, school, workplace or group to join in
4. 📆 Start your challenge on 1st December
5. 📲 Share your journey on social media using #SSJAdventChallenge
6. 📥 Download our [Fundraising and Social Media Packs] to make it easy!

It’s easy to get started — and every small act adds up to real impact.

Real Change. Real Impact.

Every day you take part, you’re not just having fun, you’re helping change lives.

By getting involved in the SSJ 25-Day Advent Challenge, you’ll help us:

• Raise vital funds to support our £80,000 target
• Provide safe housing and practical support for people pushed into homelessness
• Raise awareness of homelessness in our local communities
• Build a stronger, more compassionate community, together

Ready to Get Started?

👉Download your Advent Calendar
👉 Set up your JustGiving page
📸 Don’t forget to share your challenge using #SSJAdventChallenge

Whether you’re taking part for fun, fundraising, or both, your actions will help us bring hope, support, and lasting change to people Christmas.

Thank you for being part of the journey to end homelessness locally.