Essex Cares At Christmas

Dec 9, 2025Fundraising, General

THE ESSEX COMMUNITY ADVENT CALENDAR IS BACK FOR 2025 and we’re proud to have been chosen to be part of the celebrations again this year!

Each day, discover and appreciate one of 24 incredible local charities dedicated to supporting people of all ages and needs. The chosen organisation is revealed each day live on air as part of the Ben Fryer show on BBC Essex – our CEO James Clarke was interviewed, and you you can listen to a short replay below where James discusses the incredible support we offer Carers including Young Carers across Essex. You can listen to a reply below and skip to 02hrs18 to hear James:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002mx02

Supporters of the calendar are invited to subscribe and donate via a dedicated ‘Essex Cares at Christmas’ JustGiving. The fundraiser will finish in January and the proceeds will be shared equally by the 24 charities featured.

You can watch our video here:

You can also follow along on Facebook

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