Kavli Trust´s Christmas Give 2026
Kavli Trust Christmas give
Who deserves a
Christmas gift?
This Christmas in the UK, Kavli Trust is giving a total of £10,000 to places that are there for young people – and we need you to nominate them.
Everyone deserves a place to belong
Kavli Trust is the grant foundation that owns Primula, based in Gateshead, and Castle MacLellan based in Kirkcudbrig, normal, All of our companies’ profits are distributed to good causes, including places that help children and young people. In 2025 we awarded , strong, nearly £1.2 million, in grants in the UK. , normal, This Christmas we want to celebrate the special places that are keeping their doors open for young people and families this Christmas. Youth clubs, drop-in centres, community hubs... places that give young people and families somewhere to be, and somewhere to belong., normal, To say thank you to these important organisations, we’re giving a gift of £2,500 to four them – two in the North East of England and two in Scotland., normal, normal
Kavli Trust´s Christmas Give 2026
£2,500
Four Christmas gifts
To spend on what they need most: food, warm clothes, activities or simply keeping the doors open.
Where
North East England, or Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders.
Who
Open-door places for young people aged roughly 11–21, or for families who need a meal, clothes or somewhere to be.
How to nominate
Simply complete the short form below.
Anyone aged 13 or over can nominate. You could be a parent, teacher, youth worker, or teenager. You can nominate your own organisation.
To be eligible, the place you nominate must:
- be based in northeast England or Dumfries and Galloway
- be a charity or non-profit organisation, not a sports club, commercial organisation or individual
- be open to young people over the Christmas period
Nominations close at 11.59pm on Monday 30th November 2026. Shortlisted places will be contacted in early December and the selected places will receive their Christmas gift in mid-December.