In a remarkable display of community spirit and generosity, the Jingle Jam livestreaming charity event has successfully raised an impressive £2.7 million (approximately .4 million) over a two-week period. This year’s event, which unfolded from December 1st to 14th, has pledged its proceeds to eight dedicated charity partners, including notable organizations such as War Child and Campaign Against Living Miserably.
Impactful Contributions to Charitable Causes
The funds raised will be distributed among the following charities, each receiving significant support:
- Autistica: £314,000
- CALM: £470,000
- Cool Earth: £280,000
- Sarcoma UK: £269,000
- The Trevor Project: £305,000
- War Child: £300,000
- Wallace and Gromit’s Grand Appeal: £396,000
- Whale and Dolphin Conservation: £339,000
As a token of appreciation, donors contributing over £35 received a curated collection of games, featuring titles such as Two Point Campus, For The King 2, and Wildfrost. This incentive not only encouraged donations but also celebrated the gaming community’s commitment to philanthropy.
Rich Keith, chair of the Jingle Jam trustees, expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participants: “A huge thank you to all the viewers who donated generously to such wonderful causes, the developers and publishers who gave their games to the Collection for free, and to all the creators who took part in this year’s Jingle Jam, putting together some of the most entertaining streams we’ve seen to date.”
Co-founder Lewis Brindley reflected on the event’s evolution over the past 13 years, stating, “Every year the Jingle Jam is an absolute joy to take part in. To see what the event has become and how much good it’s been able to support through money raised makes my heart soar. Thank you to everyone who donated and took part – now the work starts on next year’s Jam.”
