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Be a Friend this Christmas · 2026

Apply for the Christmas Day Meal

Somewhere special to go, something special to do and people to share Christmas Day with. Join our free Christmas Day meal for care-experienced young people and care leavers from Birmingham and Solihull, and their children. Apply for yourself, or refer a young person you support, and the Bfriends team will be in touch.

Date
Friday 25 December 2026
Time
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where
Birmingham
Cost
Free
Getting there
Taxi arrangements may be available. Only one pickup location can be arranged for each application.
Apply by
1:00pm on Monday 30 November 2026

Some details of the day, including the venue and travel arrangements, are still being confirmed. Applying now doesn’t commit you to anything, and the Bfriends team will share more with you.

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  2. Contact and travel, not started
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More ways to help this Christmas

Every kind of support helps make Christmas special for children, young people, care leavers and families across Birmingham.

Donate to the Christmas AppealGive personally, fundraise with your team or contribute as a business. Every gift helps us towards our £20,000 Christmas target and adds a bauble to our tree.Donate Gifts or ItemsHelp provide gifts to hundreds of children across Birmingham who might otherwise go without. Offer presents, gift cards or supplies, and the Bfriends team will be in touch.Volunteer This ChristmasHelp prepare for the event, wrap gifts or volunteer on Christmas Day.