What an incredible festive season it has been. A huge thank you to everyone across Basildon who supported this year’s Santa’s Sleigh. From the excited waves and smiling faces to the generous donations and kind words, you helped turn our streets into something truly magical.
Thanks to your support, Santa’s Sleigh has helped hundreds of people across Basildon and raised thousands of pounds for local charities and good causes. Every penny donated helps us give back to our community, not just at Christmas, but throughout the year.
This year, Santa and his team were out spreading Christmas cheer for 9 magical nights, covering 21 miles of festive routes. Along the way, over 100 amazing volunteers gave up their evenings to help make the sleigh run smoothly. Between them, they walked an incredible 4,729,200 steps — all in the name of Christmas spirit.
Of course, no sleigh journey would be complete without a few festive treats. Santa enjoyed 40 mince pies to keep him going, while Rudolph happily munched his way through 30 carrots to stay sleigh-ready night after night.
If you missed Santa on his travels, or if you’d still like to add a little extra Christmas cheer, it’s not too late to donate. Donations remain open via our website or by text, and every contribution — big or small — makes a real difference to local lives. From everyone involved in Santa’s Sleigh, thank you for helping us spread joy, generosity, and Christmas magic across Basildon. We couldn’t do it without you.
TEXT "HELPSANTA5" to 70085 to donate £5 or change the 5 to the amount you wish to donate
