Christmas Appeal
Christmas can be a difficult and lonely time for many people affected by bipolar, which is why we're taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2026.
For one week only, from midday on Tuesday 1 December to midday on Tuesday 8 December, your donation to Bipolar UK will be doubled through match funding. That means twice the support, twice the connection and twice the opportunity to help someone find a community that understands them when they need it most.
Not alone this Christmas.
This year, Bipolar UK has once again partnered with the Big Give to double your donation, helping more people affected by bipolar access the support, connection and community they need so they don't have to face Christmas alone.
Each donation will be match-funded, meaning that for every £10 you donate, the charity will receive £20.
Together, we're aiming to reach our most ambitious target yet of £80,000!
Donations open at midday on Tuesday 1 December 2026
Please only donate if you are well and able to. You can also support the campaign by sharing the link to the Big Give appeal and telling people about our peer support services.
With your help, we can provide:
- our 24/7 Online Community that’s open 365 days a year
- our Peer Support Line
- a network of support groups
- an extra online peer support group in the run up to Christmas
- a seasonal self-care webinar, offering advice and support during the festive period
- practical seasonal self-care tips, including using our Mood Scale and Mood Tracker app to help track changes in mood and wellbeing throughout Christmas.
- family members, friends and carers with the insight and practical tools they need to support a loved one with bipolar during what can often be a difficult time of year.
Reaching our £80,000 target would enable us to help people affected by bipolar find support, understanding and community when they need it most.
Double your donation. Double the difference.
From midday on 1 December to midday on 8 December, every donation made to Bipolar UK through the Big Give appeal will be matched, meaning your gift can go twice as far.
Donations open at midday on Tuesday 1 December 2026
A special webinar
Bipolar and seasonal self-care
Join us on Tuesday 1 December at 1pm for an online chat focused on looking after yourself as we head towards Christmas and into the winter months.
You’ll hear from Bipolar UK ambassador and hit songwriter Nicky Chinn, who co-wrote the Christmas classic Lonely This Christmas, alongside actor, DJ, filmmaker, model and mental health advocate Niamh Cockhill. The webinar will be chaired by actor Robyn Holdaway and mental health advocate Em Holdaway who are both Bipolar UK ambassadors. The Holdaways are a married couple and online content creators who share candid conversations about their lives and experiences.
They’ll share their personal experiences and the self-care strategies that help them look after their wellbeing and make the most of the season.
What is the Big Give?
The Big Give Christmas Challenge brings together hundreds of charities and thousands of supporters for one week of match-funded giving. During the campaign, your donation will help twice as many people affected by bipolar access support, connection and a community that understands.
Thank you to two Bipolar UK supporters and our Big Give Champion, The Julia Rausing Trust, for generously match funding our Christmas appeal.
And an enormous thank you for your continued support. We would not be able to do what we do without you.
Caroline's story
'A few years ago, it was only thanks to the support I got from Bipolar UK that I was able to get through a dark, dark season of long, cold nights.’
Read Carolines' storyJames' story
'Having a safe space to talk, ask questions and listen to others is so helpful.’
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