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Bringing the Spirit of Christmas to those in Need

Spreading a smile to people across the Basildon Borough, who need it most at what can be a tough time of year.

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"Ten years ago, I was struggling with addiction and facing eviction, and I believe my children and I would have spent Christmas on the streets. Carla and Motivated Minds was a lifeline. She surprised us with a magical trip to Marsh Farm, then with gifts donated by the community. My daughter, who was eight at the time, still remembers 'seeing my mum smile all day.' That Christmas gave us memories, happiness and hope that have stayed with us for ten years and is still goin."

-A family supported by Motivated Minds in 2016

Help us to make it Happen

We hear you! You're ready to jump in and help! Operation Elf truly sparkles every year because of the incredible generosity and dedication of our wonderful community and volunteer team. Ready to make a difference? Here are the wonderful ways you can get involved:

  • Sponsor a Christmas Meal for £20

  • Donate a gift towards our raffle, or why not buy a ticket. 

  • Write a heartfelt card, why not add your favourite recipe or poem

  • Buy a gift from our Gift Appeal

  • Decorate the HAPPY Hub (10th Nov)

  • Help with deliveries

  • Nominate someone

  • Buy us some stamps

  • Volunteer for us

  • Make a donation

For more information, please pop into the HAPPY Hub, or email volunteer@motivated-minds.co.uk

Spreading the joy of Christmas to people across the Basildon Borough who need a smile at what can be a tough time of year. Three main initiatives are executed with passion and dedication from a community filled with kindness. 

I'd like some Christmas support

For yourself, or someone you know who could use a lift this Christmas.

I'd like to help

Sponsor a meal, buy a gift, write a card, or support the raffle.

Cards & Letters

Not everyone can get out, and many are home alone with little family or network of friends. We send heartfelt cards so everyone gets a bit of Christmas cheer.

Our annual Christmas Meal brings amazing food and real Christmas cheer to those who'd otherwise spend the day home alone — filled with laughter, singing, and a few surprises.

Giving the gift of Christmas and making someone smile ear to ear. 

Pop in the HAPPY Hub to get a tag and gift someone.

Tag Appeal
Christmas Meal

Four ways we spread Christmas cheer

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