For many workplaces, Christmas means Secret Santa. Sometimes it’s brilliant fun, but sometimes… it’s an awkward mug, a novelty toy that ends up in the bin, or even the gift that risks becoming a little bit of an HR headache.
This year, we’re inviting local businesses to do Secret Santa differently. Instead of swapping gifts that may never get used, why not come together as a team and help rewrite the story for someone experiencing homelessness?
For many workplaces, Christmas means Secret Santa.
Sometimes it’s brilliant fun — but sometimes it’s an awkward mug, a novelty toy that ends up in the bin, or a gift that quietly becomes an HR headache.
This year, we’re inviting local businesses to rewrite the story.
Instead of swapping gifts that may never be used, why not come together as a team and make a real, lasting difference for someone experiencing homelessness?
Chapter One: Why It Matters
Christmas is a season of warmth, family and celebration — but for the people Maggs supports, the story often looks very different.
Cold nights.
Loneliness.
Uncertainty about the future.
By pooling your Secret Santa budget and donating to Maggs, your workplace can turn small gestures into powerful acts of hope.
Your collective gift can provide:
🍽️ Hot meals and warm spaces in our Day Centres
🧣 Sleeping bags, clothing and essentials for rough sleepers
🛟 Crisis support and pathways forward for those starting new beginnings
These aren’t novelty items.
They’re life-changing chapters.
Chapter Two: Double Your Impact During Big Give Week
From Tuesday 3rd – Tuesday 10th December, every donation made through the Big Give Christmas Challenge will be doubled — at no extra cost to you.
That means:
💷 Your £5 Secret Santa contribution becomes £10 of warmth and dignity.
👥 An office of 20 people turning £100 into £200 of impact.
🔥 Enough to provide meals, clothing, and support during one of the hardest times of the year.
Your kindness writes twice the story.
Chapter Three: How to Get Involved
Swap the Swap
Instead of buying gifts, invite everyone to put their Secret Santa budget into a Maggs collection.
Go Digital
Share the Big Give link around the office so colleagues can donate online and watch their impact double.
Spread the Word
Take a team photo, pop it on LinkedIn, and tag us — we’ll proudly reshare and celebrate your support.
Your example may inspire another workplace to join the story.
Chapter Four: Help Rewrite the Story
No one should spend Christmas feeling forgotten.
By choosing Maggs for your workplace Secret Santa, you can turn small acts of generosity into warmth, dignity, and hope for someone facing homelessness.
Donate through the Big Give between 3rd–10th December to double your impact.
Help Rewrite the Story.
Give the Gift of Hope.
