Following the overwhelming success of its inaugural event last year, Celtic FC Foundation is proud to announce the return of Paradise Pit Stop this Christmas Day, set to host up to 300 vulnerable individuals and families in need.

After a heart-warming first-year launch, where hundreds of people came together for a festive day of warmth, food, and support, the Foundation has expanded its efforts to ensure even more people in the local community can benefit this holiday season.

Taking place at Celtic Park, Paradise Pit Stop will provide a welcoming, safe space for those who are often isolated and struggling during the Christmas period.

Guests will enjoy a traditional Christmas meal, gifts, entertainment, and essential support services, all with the aim of spreading festive cheer and making a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals and families in Glasgow.

This year’s event builds on the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to addressing food insecurity, loneliness and isolation. The announcement also follows the 2024 Christmas Appeal launch, where we hope to assist local families facing poverty, so they can enjoy the type of Christmas that many of us take for granted.

Celtic FC Foundation’s Chief Executive, Tony Hamilton, said: “We are deeply grateful for the success of last year’s event, and we are delighted to be able to open our doors once again on Christmas Day.

“This year, we are thrilled to be able to welcome even more guests and offer a memorable day for those who need it most. At Celtic FC Foundation, we believe that everyone should be able to share the magic of Christmas and Paradise Pit Stop is a true reflection of that spirit.”

Celtic FC Foundation colleagues will be working on Christmas Day to ensure the event runs smoothly, bringing warmth, care, and festive cheer to all in attendance.

Together we can ‘Make Christmas Magic’.

Anyone who feels they would benefit from the event is warmly invited to attend. To secure a place click HERE, or get in touch with us at [email protected] or call 0141 551 4321.

And to get behind this year’s Christmas Appeal, you can:

1. Donate online HERE
2. Donate via PayPal HERE
3. Donate via Facebook HERE
4. Donate by text – text ‘CELTIC’ followed by ‘£1’, ‘£5’ or ‘£10’ to 70085*
5. Donate in Cash – there are collection boxes located in all Celtic Stores
6. Donate by Cheque – payable to ‘Celtic FC Foundation’ and sent to Celtic FC Foundation, Celtic Park, Glasgow G40 3RE
7. Provide support through your Christmas shopping in Celtic stores or online by purchasing an item from ‘Walfrid’s Wishlist’ HERE
8. Provide support through your Christmas shopping via Give as you Live HERE
9. Take part in our Founding Fathers’ Fast and donate £5 through one of the outlets above. Get involved HERE
10. Make a donation and hang an item on our Virtual Christmas Tree HERE
11. Sign up for the Celtic Sleep Out, Wicklow on Friday, November 15 HERE
12. Sign up for the Celtic Sleep Out, Glasgow on Saturday, November 16 HERE
13. Enter our Christmas Appeal Prize Draw, which will kick-off on Wednesday, November 20 – further details to follow.
14. Come along to the Ghirls for Good event on Friday, November 29 HERE
15. Support our Christmas Appeal Bucket Collection on Saturday, December 7– register as a volunteer collector HERE
16. Sign up for the Santa Stroll 1 Mile or 5K on Sunday, December 8 HERE
17. Contribute via our Christmas Appeal Logo Shirt Auction from December 9 -16 – further details to follow
18. Sign up for the Celtic Sleep Out, London on Friday, December 13 HERE

Thank you for your magnificent support.

*Texts will cost the donation amount, plus one standard rate message.