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A season of solidarity: eight projects empowering people this Christmas

Fern McErlane

created: Dec. 16, 2025, 7 a.m. | updated: Jan. 7, 2026, 6:36 a.m.

Just Helping – Christmas tree-cycling For households wondering what to do with their real Christmas tree once the festivities end, UK charity Just Helping offers a simple solution. Following last Christmas, 3,070 volunteers collected 73,000 trees for free, with local businesses often donating vans, fuel and staff time. Homelessness charity Social Bite brings joy and support to people experiencing homelessness. Image: Social Bite8. Main image: Social Bite

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