Burghfield Santas

We are a group of local residents that create fun events for the residents of Burghfield and the surrounding area to raise money for Thames Valley Air Ambulance and other local charities.

It all started with Santa Cruise 20 years ago when a group of mates went out for a few drinks after making and wrapping many presents. We wore our red suits and raised a little money for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance.

We did this again and again many times and somewhere along the way we realised that charity fundraising is not just for Christmas but Easter too. The Bunny Hop was born, closely followed by Burghfest which satisfied our need for good music, good company & good local beer.

The next challenge was to return racing to the historical home of the Auclum Hill Climb, so in 2017 we launched the annual Box Kart Bash.

2018,  saw the launch of  The Bulging Sack, our very own Pop Up Pub. This came to its own in 2020 when due to the coronavirus our major events were canceled.  It opened Friday and Saturday evenings in the summer and raised almost £10,000 for Thames Valley Air Ambulance as well as providing a chance for the community to get together.

In 2024 we raised £26,193 for Thames Valley Air Ambulance and over £13,000 for other local groups and charities through our Do Your Bit scheme.

For more details see the Burghfield Santa’s Annual Report.

Thanks for all your support.

Would you like to get involved and raise money for your organisation?
You can!

Local community groups, churches, youth organizations, PTAs, and more can now register as a “Burghfield Santa’s Affiliate” to participate in our events. By providing volunteers, your group can earn rewards for every shift completed.

Here’s how it works:

• For every shift your volunteers complete, your organization will earn a “DYB Coin.”
• At the end of the event, we’ll distribute a portion of the funds raised, with each “DYB Coin” valued at approximately £40. The exact amount may vary depending on the event’s profitability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to raise money while having fun! In 2023, local community groups earned over £3,500 through this program.

Here’s what some of our DYB volunteers have said.

	“My daughter and I really enjoy volunteering  together. We’ve done  marshaling, ticket desk, washing up and packing up the event. It’s a really fun family time  plus you can listen to music and sample the food and drinks!”
“Volunteering at Burghfest is not only fun and rewarding, but also a great way to fundraise. Although under 18’s are not able to work behind the bar, there are plenty of ways they can get involved.”

Interested?  Please register as a Burghfield Santa’s Affiliate.  All we ask is that as an organisation you commit a minimum of 5 volunteers for at least one of our events.

Please register now or contact us at dyb@burghfieldsantas.org.uk if you have any questions.

Are you an individual looking to volunteer?

The Burghfield Santas is a voluntary organization and our events would not be possible without the support of our volunteers. If you would like to volunteer at any of our events or help organize them, please contact us at dyb@burghfieldsantas.org.uk.