Just Helping, the community charity supporting over 120 local organisations nationwide are celebrating after raising a record breaking £1.5million through their annual Big Christmas Tree Cycle appeal.
The extraordinary efforts of over 4000 volunteers across England, Scotland and Wales saw the nation come together to collect, recycle and chip over 73,000 Christmas trees which has saved 1,168,000 kg of CO2 from landfill in addition to raising £320k more than last year’s appeal which is testament to the generosity of the British Public.
Just Helping supports over 120 community charities in all corners of the UK – from women’s refuges, to children’s hospices providing end of life care, to community projects working to relieve poverty in local areas.
The simple but impactful charitable and environmental initiative encourages the public to register their Christmas tree online for collection whilst making a donation which supports hundreds of community groups, local charities and hospices whilst having a positive, long-lasting impact on the environment.
Nick Stammers, CEO of Just Helping, comments:
“It is truly humbling that the great British Public have once again come together to support Just Helping’s Big Christmas Tree Cycle to help raise such a phenomenal amount of money. We know that in these tough times, so many people are in greater need of support than ever and the beauty of the Big Christmas Tree-Cycle is that it brings together volunteers and charitable organisations to make a real difference to not only communities but the environment too. We are truly delighted at this result and are looking forward to working with our charitable partners and businesses in 2025 to support even more organisations performing such vital work”.
Just Helping charity beneficiaries’ comment:
Rachel Bloom, Community and Events Manager, North London Hospice

“We loved organising our first ever Christmas tree collection this January. It was incredibly satisfying to see it through from start to finish. From identifying drop-off locations and sourcing volunteers, to coordinating vans and working with the local council, the team at Just Helping were on hand to offer their invaluable guidance. We exceeded our targets, raising over £6,000, and not only did this help generate vital funds for the hospice, but it also had a positive environmental impact. We are especially grateful to Just Helping for their invaluable support in making this endeavour such a success.”