Craft it at Christmas
Get crafting this Christmas!
Craft your way towards a cure for Crohn’s and Colitis
Choose your own festive crafting activity, whether you make something to sell, bake up a storm or host a Christmas 'upcycled' jumper day.
Set your own target for how much to raise throughout the festive season.
Not quite set on your festive fundraising idea? Don't worry!
We’ve got you covered with our simple, yet incredibly effective festive ideas. Make and sell any of these crafts in exchange of a donation;
- Christmas hamper: Jams, tea, cheese.. the beauty of a hamper, is you can choose what to fill it with! You could get local businesses to donate items.
- Calming Lavender bag: Quick to create and can make for a wonderful gift
- Christmas treat bags: Little hessian gift bags, filled with yummy sweets
- Card making: A personalised card is wonderful for any occasion
- Bake Christmas cookies: A delicious way to fundraise
- Christmas decorations: Something that children also love to make, so get whole families involved!
About Crohn's and Colitis
Ways to get involved
Helpline Service
Last updated: 22/07/2026
Our Helpline team can't take calls or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email.
If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible.
Thanks for bearing with us.
How Can We Help?
- We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
- Listen and talk about living with IBD
- Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
- Give you contact details of specialist organisations
- We can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis and provide up-to-date, evidence-based information
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.