Our Christmas Fair is a highly anticipated festive event featuring seasonal food, music, and shopping.

This year the event takes place on Saturday, 7 December, from 10 AM to 4 PM, at the our Portslade site on Drove Road.

The Christmas Fair promises to capture the magic of the season, offering an opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy holiday fun while raising vital funds to help us support individuals affected by homelessness.

Sussex Emmaus provides support for people who have experienced homelessness, offering a home, tailored support, companionship, and work opportunities.

This free-to-attend event will feature a wide range of festive attractions, including a cake stall, tombola, charity partner stalls, Christmas outfits, toys, games, stocking fillers, plants, and locally grown Christmas trees. Visitors can also enjoy music from the resident DJ and companion Simon, who will play festive tunes while people shop.

Additionally, a Family Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop, using sustainable materials, will be held during the event. Tickets for the workshop must be purchased in advance and can be booked here.

The Christmas Fair is an important fundraiser, and our companions, staff and volunteers are excited to welcome supporters, and residents to this festive celebration.

Rachida Zitouni, Business Manager at Sussex Emmaus, said “The Christmas Fair is a key moment in the Sussex Emmaus calendar and an event our community looks forward to each year. We can’t wait to welcome visitors for a day filled with festive fun, shopping in our much-loved charity superstore, and the opportunity to browse the wonderful range of activities and stalls.”

Sussex Emmaus’ Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday 7 December, 10am-4pm, at Drove Road, Portslade, Brighton, BN41 2PA.