Posted on: 19th November 2025

Christmas is around the corner  and Leeds City Mission has something truly special for families in Leeds!  They’ve stocked up on ‘Real Advent Calendars’, packed with delicious Fairtrade chocolate, a 24-page Christmas story activity book, and a warm helping of goodwill. 

For those who love to read about the real story of Christmas and the birth of Jesus, there’s a line from the Christmas story with a high quality colour picture behind every window, meaning children can learn more and more each day as they enjoy the chocolates. 

Each calendar isn’t just a treat - it’s also a gift that gives back! An element of the donation for every calendar goes to support the Funzi and Bodo Trust, a Leeds-based charity which helps to provide vital maternity and medical care for mothers and babies in two remote Kenyan mud-hut villages.  Plus, the Fairtrade Mark guarantees a fair price for cocoa producers in West Africa enabling them to make a living as they sell their crops to chocolate manufacturers.

 “It’s one of the few truly ethical Advent calendars in the UK,” said Sinclair Martin from Leeds City Mission. “And for a donation of just £4.00, it’s affordable for families who want to make a difference this Christmas.”

That’s not all! Volunteers from Leeds City Mission have also upcycled over 7,000 Christmas gift tags from used greetings cards - and they’re available for free at the Mission!

LCM is one of the oldest charities in Leeds being in continuous existence since 1837.  Leeds City Mission is located in Mistress Lane, Armley, LS12 2LJ.  Telephone 0113 345 3118 for details