For the past few years, I’ve been fundraising during the festive season to help vital local charities with their efforts to support those in need. In that time we’ve managed to raise just over £60,000 and every penny has made a difference to countless lives. I owe a debt of gratitude to every single person who has supported me in my efforts. Thank you!

As some of you will know, in previous years I’ve run my Christmas Cheer jokeathon throughout December and into early January. - consisting of me broadcasting livestreams on my Facebook page each evening, with banter, the worst festive jokes imaginable, and costumes thrown in for good measure.

This past couple of years have been a little different (while I figure out a better way forward for future years). Some of you will know that I very suddenly and unexpectedly lost my wife, Kim, in July 2024. She was my sidekick and had become an essential part of Christmas Cheer - and that’s something I just can‘t replicate. But, with the help of family and friends, I’ll be posting daily jokes, sharing festive content to bring you cheer, and doing a few others things along the way to earn your very kind donations.

I’d so appreciate any and all support over on my on my social media accounts:

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/christmascheer2026

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christmas_cheer2026

This year all the money I raise will be going to Sefton Community Pantry, who work with schools across the borough of Sefton to support vulnerable young people and their families with things such as food parcels, hygiene packs and winter coats for children. They also enable these families to have a Christmas that would otherwise be impossible by providing gifts, Christmas dinner essentials and festive treats.

This past couple of years have been their toughest yet, with the cost of living really impacting their donations and their ability to support the increasing number of famiies in need. So, every penny we raise for them will help out food on the table and provide essentials for those who need it most.