An event originally conceived by Mash Media in 2017, One Day at Christmas is a special charity day held in December each year. Widely supported by the UK’s events industry, the purpose is to give back to communities through magical, recreated lunchtime Christmas parties.
Raccoon Media Group is delighted to be a lead partner on this special seasonal charity initiative which is aimed at helping elderly, lonely and vulnerable people. This year events will be held throughout the UK on December 6th. The team at Raccoon will be supporting the initiative financially and practically with a team committed to serving the elderly across the country.
The initial One Day at Christmas event was held at ExCeL London, and has gradually spread further, with a record seven venues signed up to host One Day at Christmas in 2024. Venues hosting the annual festive lunch simultaneously this year include: ExCeL London, the NEC Birmingham, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre, the Business Design Centre, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Glasgow, Coventry Building Society Arena and Manchester Central.
In 2023, over 70 organisations supported the initiative and helped raised over £80,000. A magical day was provided for 1,250 elderly, vulnerable and lonely people. Organisers are aiming to reach an additional 500 people this year with the extra venues and support.
Mike Seaman, CEO of Raccoon Media Group, who is part of the organising committee for One Day at Christmas, said: “I love being part of this special day. It is such a heart-warming initiative and really shows the generosity of the UK events industry. I’m proud Raccoon has become a lead sponsor this year and that we are able to spread the magic further and help more people in need.”.
Watch the highlights of One Day at Christmas from 2023.
If you would like to get involved in One Day at Christmas by donating, volunteering, or to register to attend visit: https://www.onedayatchristmas.com/