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Christmas Appeal 2026

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Christmas is on its way, and The 180 Project is once again opening our Christmas Gift Appeal.
As members of Community Church, you have a real opportunity to bring joy and hope to families in our community who need it most. We support families from all walks of life, each with their own story and their own challenges.

We invite parents to share gift ideas, hobbies or interests for each child, and we pass these on to Gift Sponsors. This means you can choose a gift that will make a child feel truly special. This year we are also asking the adults in each household if they would like a small gift too, and these are available to sponsor in the same way.

Each household will also receive a supermarket voucher, bought with Church funds, to ease the financial strain at Christmas. They will also receive a festive treat bag, provided by a local charity, Precious Pearl. This is one of the ways your tithes and offerings bless those in need through The 180 Project.

Every year, families tell us how grateful they are for the love and support they receive from our church at this time. Your gifts make a real difference.

Here's how you can help:

  • Buy a gift for a local child or adult: if you missed the Christmas Appeal Launch at our All Sites Celebration in November, or would like to join the waiting list for any last minute gift requests, just email the team.

  • Make a financial contribution: your donations help us provide the supermarket vouchers. Click here to give.

  • Join our wrapping party on Sunday 13th December, 2pm to 4pm, at Community Church Chadwell St Mary: help us wrap the gifts. Email the team for more details.

Thank you for your kindness and support. Together, let's make this Christmas a memorable one for our community.

To find out more about The 180 Project, please click here.

Gift guidelines

Thank you for supporting our Christmas Gift Appeal. Your gifts bring joy to local children and adults who Community Church supports through The 180 Project. Here's a quick guide to help things go smoothly.

  • Budget: please keep to the specified budgets to keep things fair.

  • Condition: all items must be new.

  • Sensitivity: please avoid gifts with themes of violence or conflict.

  • Age appropriateness: please make sure gifts match the indicated age; check the packaging for ratings.

  • Language considerations: please consult the team regarding gifts requiring English proficiency, as some of our families are still learning English.

  • Batteries: if your gift requires batteries, please make sure you provide them.

  • Tagging and wrapping: attach the tag provided, but please do not wrap the gift.

  • Return date: please return gifts on Sunday 6th December 2026, during the All Together Celebration, or drop them off at the office earlier.

  • Questions: contact the 180 team by email

Your support is greatly appreciated.