A smiling child poses with a mug in a classroom in Kenya

Fundraising events

See a list of events our wonderful volunteers will be attending.

Featured charity events in the UK

We have lots of events planned and that we will be attending, please see below for a list of what is coming up.

Proceeds from these events will allow us to serve nutritious school meals to children living in some of the world’s poorest countries.

Mary's Meals Christmas Market 2026

  • Saturday 14 November to Sunday 15 November 2026 | 10am-5pm
  • Trades Hall of Glasgow

 

Join us at the Mary’s Meals Christmas Market at Trades Hall Glasgow on 14 and 15 November for festive shopping that helps make a difference for hungry children around the world.

Browse charity Christmas gifts, crafts, decorations and seasonal treats while supporting Mary’s Meals' goal of reaching 25 million meals. A nutritious school meal attracts children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.

Every purchase and donation will help raise vital funds to support our work.


• Christmas gifts and festive shopping
• Seasonal refreshments
• Local makers and community stalls
• Support children and families in need this Christmas.

Happy shoppers at Glasgow Christmas market. Mary's Meals - a school feeding charity helping hungry children - will have a stall at Glasgow Christmas market 2026.

Edinburgh Christmas Choir Concert 2026

  • St. Mary's Catholic Cathedral, Edinburgh
  • Wednesday 16 December  |  7 PM - 9 PM
  • Book tickets

 

Join us for another incredible Christmas concert at St Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Edinburgh. Tickets sold out last year so grab them quick!

A Christmas carol concert to remember

Get ready to soak up the festive vibes at the Edinburgh Christmas Choir Concert 2026! Join us for an evening packed with uplifting tunes and absolute joy. Bring your friends and family, and let's make this Christmas magical. Ticket price to the Mary's Meals Christmas carol concert includes a cup of hot chocolate or non-alcoholic mulled wine. Don't miss out – see you there!

Mary's Meals Christmas carol concert 2026 in Edinburgh UK. Christmas carol concerts near me

Lettie film screenings

To celebrate the launch of our new film Lettie, we are hosting a number of screenings across the UK. Please look below for a screening near you and if you would be interested attending one in your area or hosting a screening yourself please fill out this form.

Lettie film screening – Coatbridge

3 November 2026, 19:00-21:00
St Augustine’s Parish Hall, Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge ML5 1DQ

Join local volunteers for a screening of Lettie. This event is free and everyone is welcome. Tea and coffee will be available. No booking needed, just come along on the night.

This event is organised by Mary’s Meals volunteers.

 

Lettie film screening – Perth Film Society

18 March 2027, 19:45
Joan Knight Studio, Perth Theatre, PH1 5HZ

 

Lettie film screening – Haxby and Wigginton U3A Screening

18 June 2027, 14:00
Wigginton Recreation Hall, 3-9 The Village, Wigginton, York, YO32 2PL

 

Lettie film screening – Cropton WI Screening

12 May 2027, 19:00-20:30
Cropton Village Hall, Main Steet, Cropton, Pickering, YO18 8HL

 

Get Involved

There are many ways to support our work.

Mary's Meals volunteer preparing food in kitchen
Fundraisers run among bright colours

Fundraising

There are so many ways to raise funds to feed hungry children!