Christmas Day 2026 · Timings to follow
East Kent Care Leavers Christmas Lunch
A free, warm, festive feast in Margate for care leavers across East Kent, so nobody has to spend the day alone. Help us make it happen.
About the lunch
EKCLCL is a volunteer group working in connection with The Gold from the Stone Foundation, the charity founded by poet Lemn Sissay that aims to provide Christmas dinners to young care leavers.
When
Christmas Day
Friday 25 December
Timings to follow
Where
Margate
What's on
A festive feast, music, crackers and a small gift for every guest
How to donate
Every pound and every parcel goes straight into the day: food, decorations, transport for guests and a gift for each person at the table.
Donate onlineQuestions? Email ekcareleavers@gmail.com or message us on Instagram @east_kent_clcl
Give money
Give securely online through our Collctiv page. Any amount helps.
Gift a present
A wish list will soon be available for anyone who would like to donate a present.
Volunteer with us
No experience needed, just a few hours and a bit of festive spirit. There are various roles, including some in the lead-up to Christmas Day such as gift wrapping. Pick the role that suits you and fill in our short form; we'll be in touch with the details.
Opens our Google Form
Volunteer open evening
Wednesday 28 October, 7pm
Union Church, Union Crescent, Margate CT9 1NR
Come and meet the team and find out more. More dates to follow on @east_kent_clcl.
Kitchen crew
Prep, cook and plate up.
Hosts & servers
Welcome guests, serve food, sit and chat.
Drivers
Bring guests to and from the venue. Full licence needed.
Set-up & clear-up
Decorate the hall beforehand, tidy afterwards.
Gift wrapping
Help wrap presents for our guests in the lead-up to Christmas Day.