About Us

In the heart of Annbank, a small village (in Ayrshire, Scotland) with a big giving spirit, a young girl named Tygan asked a heartfelt question that sparked a ripple of kindness which became a tsunami of generosity for children she had never met.

 

Today, the Night Before Christmas Campaign (NBCC) continues to grow with unwavering dedication to helping those in need.

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NBCC delivers through the annual Red Bags Full of Joy appeal. Our impact relies on the incredible donations we receive from supporters, enabling us to make a difference in as many lives as possible.

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In November 2015, when Tygan was twelve years old, she asked her mum, Jodie McFarlane, commonly known as the Head Elf, “Do all children receive a Night Before Christmas Box like I do?” Jodie explained that not every child is as fortunate and many go without gifts during the holiday season. Moved by this, Tygan asked her mum and her gran, Isabella McFarlane, to help bring the same joy to children in their local community.

 

In that moment, the Night Before Christmas Campaign was born.

 

With limited time and boundless enthusiasm, Tygan, Jodie, and Isabella collected and distributed ninety boxes filled with love, gifts and the spirit of Christmas.

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A cold December morning in Glasgow revealed the harsh reality of homelessness. Seeing people sleeping rough, the team knew they had to do more. They began collecting backpacks for the homeless and decided to register as a charity, cementing their commitment to the mission.

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The success of 2015 fuelled their ambition to reach beyond Annbank and Ayrshire. Joined by friends and family, they set out to spread the Christmas spirit across South West Scotland.

 

Support from individuals and organisations who believed in the cause helped them surpass their targets and distribute 593 bags of hope. That number rose to more than 6,000 Red Bags Full of Joy in 2022 and 8,072 in 2024.

 

The need has also grown, and the team is determined to reach even more families in 2025.​

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The story continues.