Kick off the festive season at Kingswood’s Charity Christmas Fair next Friday 14 November, 6.30 – 8.45pm at Kingswood Senior School.

Join us to enjoy browsing over 40 stalls from local businesses selling a wide range of quality products - including homewares, beautiful jewellery, women’s clothing, artworks from local artists’ studios, local gin, local cheeses, Christmas stationery and gifts.

There will be a BBQ selling burgers and hot dogs, plus The Friends’ Bar providing mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies to tempt you. Younger visitors can enjoy student-led games and stalls throughout the evening.

Following last year's success, we are once again running the Kingswood Christmas Charity Raffle online. You can buy your tickets now. Winners will be drawn at the end of the fair, at 8.30pm. Prizes will be allocated automatically and winners notified by email to arrange collection/delivery - so don't worry if you can't make the fair.

https://kingswood.charityhive.co.uk/raffle/2/kingswood-christmas-charity-grand-raffle-2025

All proceeds from the Fair and Raffle will be donated to our trusted charity partners in Malawi, and are vital in continuing the School’s longstanding partnerships. Each charity has written to thank us sincerely and explain how last year's funds have been used:

MBora, a social enterprise founded by Old Kingswoodian Adrian Raisbeck, was able to buy a motorbike to reach rural farmers as well as solar irrigation pumps for small family farms.

Mary’s Meals has linked us with Nyakamba School in the Nsanje district, where our support funds a daily meal for all 297 pupils for an entire year - for some, their only meal of the day.

Chankhasi School, which Kingswood has supported since its early days in a church hall 20 years ago, has been able to pay teacher salaries and continue building a new dormitory.

Chuma Community, has been able to fund college courses and provide care for young adults leaving orphanages without family support.

Eagles Malawi, with strong links to Bath, has trained local community leaders in disaster mitigation, food diversification, early childcare, nutrition and health - equipping local people to find local solutions.

In supporting this diverse group of charities in one of the world's poorest countries, we help educate our students in models of service and international development. Throughout the year, we also continue to give strong support to many local and national charities.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday 14 November - your support is much appreciated.