Christmas at Rainbows
Discover what’s coming up this festive season at Rainbows. There are so many ways to give back this Christmas. From making a donation and festive fundraising to charity Christmas shopping to taking part in an event, your kindness and generosity help bring care and comfort to families across the East Midlands when it’s needed most.
Why your support matters this Christmas
At Rainbows, we provide expert palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children and young people with a life-shortening condition. We give our families the choice of where they choose to spend their precious time together – at the hospice, at the hospital or at home.
Every family we care for deserves the chance to create unforgettable memories with their child in the short time they have. Help us care for more families who need our support, this Christmas and beyond.
Read more below about everything happening at Rainbows this Christmas and see how you can get involved.
Ways to Give This Christmas: donate, fundraise and shop with Rainbows
This Christmas, your generosity can help create precious moments for families facing the toughest of times. Explore the different ways you can give and spread joy this festive season.
Got a fundraising idea of your own? Whether it’s a coffee morning, a quiz or a sponsored skydive, we’ll help you make it a success. Register your event and we’ll send everything you need.
From a one-off company donation to team challenges and workplace fundraising, there are countless ways for your business to raise vital funds.
Save the date! 1-8 December. Double your donation to Rainbows, at no extra cost to you, when you donate through the Big Give website.
Christmas Events
Santa Run
Join us on Sunday 6 December, for our annual Loughborough Santa Run – and this year, we’re going bigger and better than ever!
We’re bringing runners, families, friends and communities together for one very special festive event – all in support of Rainbows.
Hundreds of Santas line the streets of Loughborough – Choose from a 2.5km or 5km route. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a beginner, a family looking for some festive fun, a group of work colleagues, or simply love Christmas and want to support a good cause, you don’t want to miss out on our biggest event of the year!
Brand NEW for this year – a Christmas Market and Santa’s Grotto! A festive fun day out for the whole family.
Christmas Concerts
Join us this festive season at one of our Christmas Concerts in Loughborough, Derby, Nottingham and Northampton.
Enjoy a magical evening of live Christmas music featuring talented local choirs, musicians and festive performances that will get you into the holiday spirit. Sing along to traditional Christmas carols and favourite festive songs while supporting Rainbows and the families we care for across the East Midlands.
As well as the entertainment, you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in our raffle and indulge in festive refreshments with family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a festive night out, a local Christmas event, or a charity Christmas concert near you, our Christmas Concerts promise an evening of seasonal celebration and community spirit.
Tickets will be available to buy from October – Save the date
Shop local this Christmas
Support Rainbows by shopping in one of our shops. We have the perfect stocking fillers, gifts for a loved one, Secret Santa presents, or festive activities for the whole family.
Having a pre-Christmas clear out? We would love for you to donate to Rainbows and give your items a new home.
Our charity shops play a vital role in raising funds for us. With 12 locations across the East Midlands, our friendly shops offer a welcoming atmosphere and bargains aplenty! You can also find us online via eBay, Vinted and Depop.
Shop our range of charity Christmas cards, online or at one of our shops and help support Rainbows this festive season.
You can shop 24/7 with us online via our Vinted, eBay and Depop shops.
More ways you can support Rainbows
Get in touch
We love talking to supporters and helping any way we can. For information about how you can make a difference to our young people in your local community please contact your local Community Fundraiser who can support you, send us an email or call us on 01509 638 005.