Star-studded lineup of celebrities team up to launch Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day 2025
A star-studded lineup of celebrities have teamed up to support Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day, which is set to return for a fourteenth year on Thursday 11 December.
Actor Ashley Jensen, TV presenter, Paralympic medallist and journalist Ade Adepitan, comedian and writer Dom Joly, comedian, writer and podcaster Jen Brister, and influencer and entrepreneur Olivia Bowen are all teaming up with BAFTA nominated TV presenter and broadcaster Alison Hammond, actor, presenter and author Joe Swash and broadcaster, musician and campaigner Myleene Klass to encourage the nation to don their favourite pre-loved pullovers and join in the merriment!
Christmas Jumper Day sees schools, workplaces and groups of friends and families adorn themselves in their wackiest woolies for the day, whilst raising money for Save the Children. Since it launched in 2012, the festive fundraiser has raised over £40 million to help transform the lives of children both in the UK and around the world to stay safe, healthy and learning.
Ahead of the big day, the host of famous faces shared their tree-mendous traditions and tips on how to get involved with their jolly jerseys in a sustainable way this Christmas Jumper Day:
Alison Hammond said: “For the past couple of years, I’ve been flat out doing panto, but this Christmas, I’ve got a proper break! Usually, I spend the day at my sister’s place – she’s the queen of roast dinners. I’ll be honest, I fully take advantage and crash on the sofa while she whips up the most amazing meal. After such a full-on year, having a day to properly relax feels like the ultimate treat.”
“We’ve got a little Christmas Day tradition going on in our family. We open a few pressies in the morning, tuck into lunch, and then unwrap the rest later on. It’s a great way to keep the excitement going all day! There’s always a bit of charades, a lot of snoozing once we’ve eaten, and plenty of festive telly. And the King’s speech? My son never misses it – it’s become one of his favourites.”
“I absolutely love Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day – it’s such a fun way to do some good! And it’s so simple to take part. If your December’s jam-packed like mine, just pop to your nearest charity shop and grab a fabulous pre-loved jumper. Every bit raised goes towards helping children in the UK and around the world stay safe, healthy and learning. So come on babes, get involved and sign up now!”
Joe Swash said: “Christmas Day at my house is always chaos but most importantly, it’s full of love, laughter and excitement.
“I’m supporting Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day because, having kids myself, I know how important it is for children to feel safe, protected and supported. Anything we can do to help raise money so children all over the world can experience these basic rights is something I’m all for. You don’t even need a new jumper to get involved – grab any old thing from your cupboard and spruce it up with some tinsel or baubles. Job’s a good ’un!”
Myleene Klass said: “Christmas Day in casa Klass starts very early, with my littlest one waking us all up in excitement for the big day. There is wrapping paper everywhere and lots of discussions about who does and who doesn’t eat Brussel sprouts.
“We have a great Christmas tradition in our house, involving Father Christmas. Once he has dropped off all the presents, I put wrapping paper in front of the living room door, which the children then tear through - creating an adorable photo. There’s now a competition of who can race down the stairs the fastest to burst the paper first, which I always try to win.
“I have been a Save the Children ambassador for over 13 years and have seen the incredible work they do both in the UK and across the world – most recently in Colombia last year. With so many crises occurring globally, it can often leave you feeling helpless and overwhelmed. That’s why I love supporting Christmas Jumper Day. It’s such an easy and fun way to get involved and know you’re doing something important that will help make a difference to someone’s life. Whether it’s a bake sale at school or work, or just wearing your wackiest woolly and donating a couple of pounds to Save the Children, you could be helping give children around the world a happy and healthy start to their lives.”
Ashley Jensen said: “Christmas Day in our house is very much a doggy-friendly Christmas, with my dogs Lloyd and Amber causing mayhem as they rip the wrapping paper off the presents, play with it and run around the house creating a trail of mess behind them. It’s also a time to eat food we never usually have during the rest of the year or really like. In my family, it’s the Brussel sprout. Personally I love them. Nobody in my family likes them, but I don’t like food going to waste so I always make sure they eat them.
“I’m supporting Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day again this year because it’s a fun way for everyone to get involved and do some good. All you have to do is don a silly second-hand festive jumper and donate as much or as little as you can. I believe that every child deserves a safe and happy childhood and the smallest amount can help make a difference to children both in this country and around the world.”
Ade Adepitan said: “Christmas Day at my house is all about family. I like it when all the aunts, uncles and kids come together and there’s lots of eating and drinking – it’s all about the good vibes. And if it snows outside, that’s a bonus.
“I love decorating the tree with my son. We have a massive collection of baubles and tinsel, and we make a big moment of turning the lights on. That’s when it really starts to feel like Christmas.
“I’m supporting Christmas Jumper Day because the work that Save the Children does is so important. Life is tough for many children who go without the love and support that is so vital in childhood, and we’re lucky to have a charity which is making sure children from across the world are safe and supported.”
Dom Joly said: “I’m an ex-goth so I can be quite grumpy around Christmas time, but some festive traditions have creeped in over the years. It doesn’t feel like Christmas unless I have a tube of my favourite biscuits, chocolate Bath Olivers, which are so rare these days that my wife has to drive halfway across the country to find them. I also take my two black Labradors on a walk around the park on Christmas Day – they both have special Christmas collars that flash and look very festive.
“I’ve been to see the incredible work that Save the Children is doing to support children and families on the ground in Ukraine. In areas of conflict all around the world, the charity is working tirelessly to ensure children still have access to food, education, and a modicum of structure in a world that has often been ripped apart. Christmas Jumper Day is such a simple way of supporting this vital work – I’d urge everyone, even Christmas grumps like me, to get involved if you can.”
Jen Brister said: “Because I’m half Spanish, we have a big occasion on Christmas Eve. I make paella and lots of little tapas, and my children will be given a new pair of Christmas pyjamas which they will proudly model around the house.
“I’m getting involved in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day because I think that every child has the right to a happy future, and I would love to give every child in the world the same opportunities that I am very fortunate to give my own. You can also support the planet while you’re at it by re-purposing an old jumper or buying something vintage – it’s what Attenborough would want after all.”
Olivia Bowen said: “I love Christmas Jumper Day, because it’s a great excuse to put on a silly jumper and raise money for an amazing cause. All you need to do is have fun, find a second-hand jumper and remember to donate as much as you can to support children here in the UK and all around the world!”
Sign up your school, workplace or friend and family group to get your free fundraising pack brimming with creative ideas to help make the most of the day. Then on the big day, grab your favourite second-hand jumper and donate what you can to Save the Children to help children in the UK and around the world stay safe, healthy and learning.
For more details visit christmasjumperday.org
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Alison Hammond is supporting Save the Children’s annual Christmas Jumper Day taking place on Thursday 11th December 2025.
Alison said: “For the past couple of years, I’ve been flat out doing panto, but this Christmas, I’ve got a proper break! Usually, I spend the day at my sister’s place – she’s the queen of roast dinners. I’ll be honest, I fully take advantage and crash on the sofa while she whips up the most amazing meal. After such a full-on year, having a day to properly relax feels like the ultimate treat.
“We’ve got a little Christmas Day tradition going on in our family. We open a few pressies in the morning, tuck into lunch, and then unwrap the rest later on. It’s a great way to keep the excitement going all day! There’s always a bit of charades, a lot of snoozing once we’ve eaten, and plenty of festive telly. And the King’s speech? My son never misses it – it’s become one of his favourites.
“I absolutely love Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day – it’s such a fun way to do some good! And it’s so simple to take part. If your December’s jam-packed like mine, just pop to your nearest charity shop and grab a fabulous pre-loved jumper. Every bit raised goes towards helping children in the UK and around the world stay safe, healthy and learning. So come on babes, get involved and sign up now!”
Since launching in 2012, Christmas Jumper Day has raised over £40 million to help transform the lives of children both in the UK and around the world to stay safe, healthy and learning.
To find out more and sign-up visit christmasjumperday.org
