About Jingle & Mingle

Our Vision

A compassionate, connected Community Christmas where no one faces poverty, isolation, loneliness or hardship alone.

Our Mission

To support individuals and families experiencing food, fuel and financial poverty, loneliness, and social isolation by providing practical help and inclusive community engagement through the delivery of Community Christmas Day Events.

Our Aims

We aim to:

  1. Help prevent and relieve food and financial poverty at Christmas by providing a FREE 3-course Christmas Day meal.

  1. Help prevent and relieve loneliness and social isolation at Christmas by fostering meaningful connections and inclusive activities.

  1. Provide relief to those in need, regardless of background or circumstance.

  1. Deliver community-focused engagement and events that promote wellbeing, social inclusion, and empowerment.

  1. Create opportunities for social and human connection through volunteering, peer support, shared experiences and community events.

  1. Pursue any other charitable purpose that aligns with and supports the above aims.

Our Objectives

To achieve our aims, we will:

  • Operate food support programmes on Christmas Day.

  • Provide details on a range of support services available in the community.

  • Organise inclusive social events and community activities.

  • Collaborate with local organisations and services.

  • Continuously evaluate and improve our impact.

Our Values

We are guided by the following core values:

  • Respect: We treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and understanding.

  • Equality: We promote equal opportunities and challenge discrimination in all forms.

  • Inclusion: We welcome and value diversity in our community and services.

  • Compassion: We act with empathy and care in everything we do.

  • Integrity: We are honest, transparent, and accountable.

  • Empowerment: We support people to build confidence, connections and community.

Commitment to Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination

Jingle & Mingle is committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. We do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively promote inclusion and accessibility in all aspects of our work.

Meet the team

Our trustees at Jingle & Mingle are all dedicated individuals who freely volunteer their time, expertise and skills. Along with the management team, they are responsible for helping us set our long-term strategy and ensuring that operations and governance comply with our charitable aims and regulatory requirements.

Angie McLaughlin

Chief Executive and Operations Manager

Sam Peter

Fundraising Manager and Non-Exec Board Member

Judith Robson

Chair

Lisa Herbert

Treasurer

Madeleine Payne

Social Media Manager

Alicia McLaughlin

Non-Exec Board Member

Angus McNicoll

Secretary