Christmas Compassion Card Project returns for 2025

3SG are delighted to be supporting the delivery of the #ChristmasCompassion card project for the fifth year in a row, in partnership with Connect Bath (formerly Bath Open Christmas).

More than 40 schools across B&NES supported the #ChristmasCompassion  Christmas Card project over the last four years, creating some 8,000 individual cards which were sent to care homes, hospitals, individuals and charities, such as Oasis Hub and the RUH, in order to bring some festive cheer to those in need.

Originally created to help tackle loneliness during the ‘Covid Christmas’, the project is continuing to send smiles to the faces of those who may find the Christmas period particularly challenging. Receiving a thoughtful, hand-designed card from a local school child is a small gesture of kindness, compassion and inclusion, which can really make a difference to those who may otherwise feel isolated at Christmas.

Several participating organisations shared their joy and gratitude on behalf of the cards beneficiaries last year:

“We’re always so grateful to be able to receive the Compassion at Christmas cards, the wards, and departments across the RUH are always very grateful for them and look forward to being able to give them out each year."

“The cards were amazing for our service users who often have familial issues and struggle around Christmas time. It made them feel seen and supported, and many of the jokes and drawings brought a smile to their faces. It made all the difference and the team here think this project is amazing.”

“I’ve had such wonderful feedback about your cards from the people we support . They have always loved the cards but the jokes were such a great addition, they raised a smile on people who normally find Christmas such a difficult time. Some of them were works of art too! One of my ladies had the card in pride of place having taken down everything else Christmassy. So thank you so much, a stroke of genius with such an impact."

Connect Bath and 3SG are eternally grateful for the school children's participation, and the winning 8 designs from the last 4 years are all available to view, and even send via e-card, on the Connect Bath website here.

This years' blank cards are already with many local schools, who are busy working their magic on them ahead of collections by Thursday 4th December.

We will then be delivering the cards on the week commencing Monday 8th December, with the invaluable help of volunteers, to all those who have requested them in B&NES.

To get involved - whether by requesting cards for your organisation, or for an individual, friend or neighbour - please click here to fill out the relevant form.

Alternatively, if you'd be keen to help deliver the cards to their recipients, we'd appreciate your support any time that suits you between Monday 8th and Friday 12th December. Please let us know by emailing contact@3sg.org.uk.