Christmas carol singing

You can show your support for Shelter in the build up to Christmas by organising a carol-singing event this year.

It’s a great way to get into the Christmas spirit and do something fun with friends and family, while raising money for our vital work.

Organising your carol-singing event

Friends, family, Brownies, Guides, Scouts, music or sports clubs – any group can get together and sing carols for Shelter.

Step 2 – find a venue, set a date

There are lots of different venues where carol-singing could take place, including door-to-door, shopping centres, theatre foyers, sports events, fairs, markets or stations. Read legal information on collections

Step 3 – order free Shelter materials

Complete the form to let us know about your event, and you can order lots of great Shelter fundraising materials: collection tins, collector’s badges, posters, leaflets, balloons, stickers and authority cards. You can also download the poster

Step 4 – spread the word

Put posters up around the place and invite everyone you know to turn out and support you. Download a copy of our fundraising guide for information on contacting the local media.

Step 5 – get practising

It's time to get singing! Can’t hold a note? Why not play a percussion instrument, bake mince pies and make mulled wine to sell, or arrange a raffle to hold on the day? Download a copy of our fundraising guide for information on holding raffles.

Step 6 – sing your heart out

Enjoy the day! You could wear fancy dress to get people’s attention and decorate the area you’re singing in with tinsel, fairy lights or mistletoe. Send some pictures to singing@shelter.org.uk, and we might use them in our supporter newsletter.

Step 7 – after the event

Nominate a treasurer to count the money, then don’t forget to send it to us, along with your collection tins and any unused fundraising materials. Find out more about counting and sending in your donation.