# Charity Christmas appeal films 2021: the round up (part two)

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/12/16/charity-christmas-appeal-films-2021-the-round-up-part-two/
- Published: 2021-12-16T10:04:24+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**If there’s [a part one](https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/11/18/charity-christmas-appeal-films-2021-the-round-up-part-one/),
there’s got to be a part two, so here it is – the second instalment of this year’s
charity Christmas appeal film round up.**

#### Ronald McDonald House Charities UK

With lots of families needing somewhere to stay close to their child in hospital
this Christmas, [Ronald McDonald House Charities UK](https://rmhc.org.uk/) has launched
its Christmas Bedside Appeal to raise funds to enable more families to be together.

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#### Shelter

[Shelter’s](https://england.shelter.org.uk/) emotive film shows a mother and daughter
forced to spend Christmas in their car, highlighting that many people won’t have
a home to spend it in this year.

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#### Ben & Andy’s Christmas Charity Appeal 2021

For the past five years Ben and Andy have been making fake John Lewis Adverts showing
an alternative Christmas in partnership with its chosen charities.  This year instead
it’s made a film with real people who represent all of the families of loved ones
living with muscle wasting conditions. It is fundraising for [Muscular Dystropy UK](https://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/).

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#### Christian Aid

[Christian Aid](https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/philanthropy/christmas-appeal)
is asking people to stand with mums on the frontline of the climate crisis this 
Christmas, like Adut in South Sudan.

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#### Demelza Hospice Care for Children

[Demelza’s Festive Wishes Christmas Appeal](https://www.demelza.org.uk/support-us/christmas-appeal)
film stars its Fall on Me choir of children, families, staff and volunteers, which
was formed during lockdown. The appeal asks people to donate to help it create more
magical moments for children and their families this Christmas and ensure they receive
the care and support they need in 2022.

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#### Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity

Helen Arkell Dyslexia Charity has made its first Christmas video for its [Unlock Dyslexia Christmas Appeal](https://www.helenarkell.org.uk/news/our-unlock-dyslexia-christmas-appeal.php).
It asks people to donate to help ensure everyone, regardless of financial circumstances,
age or location, can unlock the power of their dyslexia.

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#### Sepsis Research FEAT

[Sepsis Research FEAT](https://sepsisresearch.org.uk/)’s Christmas campaign features
supporters from across the country who are sharing their sepsis stories so that 
more people become aware of the symptoms and why it is vital to seek urgent medical
attention if you spot them. The charity is also inviting others who have experienced
sepsis to get involved by sharing their own stories online.

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#### RSPCA

The [RSPCA](https://www.rspca.org.uk/) is asking people to join its Christmas rescue
and help the charity protect animals at risk of abandonment this festive season.

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#### Julian House

[Julian House’s](https://www.julianhouse.org.uk/) Christmas appeal asks people to
donate to help it support all the individuals and families that need it.

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#### NSPCC

This Christmas the [NSPCC](https://www.nspcc.org.uk/) is expecting thousands of 
children to turn to Childline. Its Here for Children Christmas appeal asks people
to donate £20 to help it answer the phone for every child who needs it. 

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#### Hope for Justice

[Hope for Justice](https://hopeforjustice.org/) worked with animation specialists
Flow Creative on its appeal film, which tells the story of Emily, a survivor of 
human trafficking.

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#### Francis House Children’s Hospice

[Francis House Children’s Hospice](https://www.francishouse.org.uk/) launched its
new film to an audience of 200 guests at its annual Christmas fundraising ball which
raised more than £55k in profit. Featuring parents and carers, children and young
people with life-limiting conditions, the film demonstrates the impact that the 
hospice has on their lives.   

## Comments

### By: HowardLake

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2021/12/16/charity-christmas-appeal-films-2021-the-round-up-part-two/#comment-4068
- Published: 2021-12-16T07:17:37+00:00

Want some more Christmas appeals that stand out?

Here is nfpSynergy’s round-up of nine fundraising strategies which have caught their
attention, together with examples:

[https://nfpsynergy.net/blog/countdown-Christmas-fundraising-strategies](https://nfpsynergy.net/blog/countdown-Christmas-fundraising-strategies)
