Two Months In...

Last month we told you about the amazing response we’d had to our 2019 product range – including some wonderful press features and pre-orders totalling £10,000! And we’re delighted to announce that the good news has kept on rolling with a whirlwind month of October…

We are so so happy to announce that we have reached yet another milestone in our fundraising mission:

£75,000 RAISED FOR CHARITY!

That’s close to our total last year - We’ve still got a way to go but we were thrilled to pass this important milestone!

SEE WHAT WE'VE GOT IN STORE...

…quite literally! Our products are on shelves in John Lewis and Waitrose stores across the country. But they aren’t staying put for long, with over 1000 calendars being sold in the last month!

HOT OFF THE PRESS...

We were thrilled to have a fantastic early response from the press – and the features have kept on coming! This month we were featured in:

Prima - 'Christmas is the season of giving and while we love an interesting advent calendar full of treats, we also want to give something back.'

Metro - 'The treat you receive every day is to help other people'

Good Housekeeping - 'You can see exactly how you have changed the world for the better that day'

iNews - 'Christmas isn’t all about material things'

Forbes - 'A quirky philanthropic advent calendar'

Grazia - 'You will have kicked off the day knowing you have helped to actually make a difference'

Expert Reviews - 'If you want to try something truly unusual this Christmas, this is the way to do it.'

Bustle - 'Tis better to give than to receive, after all; in the spirit of the holiday season, would could be a better way to celebrate than this?'

Elle Deco's Christmas Edition - Print

ADVENT OF CHANGE ACROSS THE AIRWAVES

And it isn’t just online and in-print where you can spot Advent of Change! Keep an ear out for three recordings featuring our very own Kristina:

Podcast with Marina Fogle on a more meaningful Christmas: https://play.acast.com/s/theparenthood/3c8c9f03-648e-4c0b-b89a-4a58d729c58c

We’ve also recorded with RNIB Connect Radio to spread the word about our Braille advent calendar and raise awareness in the need for businesses to put inclusivity on the agenda. This recording will be used throughout November! https://audioboom.com/posts/7416213-advent-of-change

We're very proud to have featured on BBC Radio 4's 'In touch' programme, talking about our RNIB Braille Advent Calendar: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000b5ld

WORDS OF SUPPORT FROM HOLLY AND RICHARD BRANSON

We were delighted to read the recent blog by Holly Branson on the Virgin website about all-things-Advent-of-Change! Holly, Sir Richard and Virgin have championed Team AoC from the very beginning and we’re still very humbled to receive such wonderful words.

Holly said: “Every time I meet with Kristina, I’m filled with hope and inspiration. I can’t wait to see how Advent of Change continues to evolve, during the festive season and beyond!”

Richard Branson mention of Advent of Change

SEEING OUR AMAZING CHARITIES' WORK FIRST-HAND

In October we were lucky enough to be invited to a number of events run by our wonderful charities, held across the country – from the stunning Bank of England in London to an amazing farm in Pembrokeshire. Read the full blog post here.

Image of Kristina at a charity event

WHAT NOW?

If you haven’t got your calendar on its way just yet, why not find out more about our brand-new products and the 72 amazing causes they support? We're so excited about the difference we can make together...

the advent of change 2019 range of charity gifts

As always, we’ve had some incredible support from our lovely customers, who’ve been sharing photos of their Advent of Change calendars with us on social media. Thank you so much for helping us spread the word – we simply couldn’t do what we do without you!

We're so grateful for your support, and now is the time we need your help more than ever – if you love what we're doing, please tell your friends, family, colleagues (everyone you can) about us!

With love and thanks,
Team AoC