Supporting charities

The DCA are supporting two very worthy charities, with donations from profits generated from the event.

Shelter

At Shelter, we support people impacted by the housing emergency through advice, support, legal services and campaigning for a fairer housing future, so one day no-one will need to turn to us for help. At our Norfolk Hub we provide these services face to face, supporting households in our local community with a range of housing issues, and homelessness.

To find out more, please visit our website: Shelter services in Norwich – Shelter England or find us on social media: @shelternorfolk

Norwich Open Christmas

Norwich Open Christmas is a yearly event which takes place on 25 December to give people who are alone, homeless, or in need a Christmas celebration. Up to 700 people enjoy a free Christmas dinner and afternoon tea, terrific entertainment, food parcels, clothing, and a warm welcome whatever their circumstances may be.

For over 30 years, guests and volunteers have been coming out in their droves for a Christmas celebration like no other. Volunteers prepare the Christmas meal, create food parcels, manage donations of food and clothing, and welcome guests on Christmas day, including collecting those who cannot travel under their own steam. NOC relies on donations of food, clothing and money to enable this heartwarming event to take place.

NOC has traditionally been held in The Halls (St Andrews and Blackfriars Halls) but most recently held in the Kings Centre due to the Halls’ renovation work.

For more information visit:

www.norwichopenchristmas.org.uk