Charity Christmas Window Competition 2025

Will your shop be the Acopia best dressed Charity Shop window this Christmas?

We’re back for our 7th year!

In 2024, we were delighted to receive over 100 entries from Charity Shops across the UK, showcasing their hard work on their fantastic festive window displays! 

So now’s the time to think about your entry for 2025 and this year, we're thrilled to share that your entry will be judged again by the people you work with every day at Acopia - our wonderful Retail team! And if you're new to Acopia, you can find out more about the team below!

 

The Judging Panel


  • Emma Stanton - Rainbow BG
Emma Stanton

Seven years experience working with customers across Acopia, Emma excels in streamlining procurement, controlling costs, and building long-term client relationships. Known for her commitment to client success, she provides retailers with expert, no-obligation advice to help achieve their objectives while reducing time and costs.

  • Terry Gardner - Blue BG
  • Letitia Kerkham
  • Leanna Glen
Terry Gardner

Terry is a dedicated retail consultant at Acopia, focused on sustainability, cost optimisation, and client relationship building. Known for his approachable style, Terry specialises in helping organisations in the charity and retail sectors, streamline procurement of consumables and drive impactful, sustainable change.

Letitia Kerkham

With over 6 years experience as part of the charity and retail team, Letitia (or Teesh) onboards customers to our custom portal MyAcopia, as well as working on specialist projects such as bespoke print work and shopfittings. 

Leanna Glen

Leanna is an Account Manager with over 8 years experience working within the charity and retail team. Dedicated to optimising GNFR (Goods Not For Resale) spend, reducing hidden costs, and enhancing sustainability for her clients, she is known for her customer-focused, collaborative approach. Leanna builds strong partnerships, offering tailored advice and solutions that deliver significant cost savings.

  • Georgia Woods
  • Marcelle Lynes
  • Dominic Hollands
Georgia Woods

Georgia is a dedicated Account Manager at Acopia, passionate about supporting the growth of the customers she works with through sustainable and efficient solutions. With strong expertise in client relationships, she focuses on delivering solutions that  enhance operational efficiencies as well as fostering lasting partnerships. Georgia thrives on challenges, exemplifies a solution-oriented approach, and values being part of a team that prioritises impactful change and continuous improvement.

Marcelle Lynes

Marcelle has been part of Acopia for nearly four years and plays a key role in our Retail Projects team. She works closely with the market to identify and build relationships with supply partners who share our commitment to sustainability, quality and value. Passionate about helping customers achieve more with less, Marcelle ensures that every partnership and project supports smarter, more sustainable outcomes for our clients.

Dominic Hollands
 Dom is a dedicated Retail Consultant with a passion for helping brands achieve more with less. He specialises in helping organisations uncover the hidden everyday costs that often go unnoticed when procuring operational consumables. By addressing these challenges, Dom enables businesses to reduce costs, streamline processes, and drive meaningful change. With a focus on practical, sustainable solutions, he supports organisations in achieving long-term efficiency and positive growth.

Previous Winners Include    


Christmas Window Winner 2024

The 2024 Winning Entry

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Who can forget the incredible entry from Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw, Cumbria's Children's Hospice.

The judges were amazed at the design, standard and quality of their entry which was created through donated materials and fabrics. All the winter greenery was either donated or collected on woodland walks. It really was a stunning and much loved window!

 

What's Up For Grabs?

Three winning shop teams will receive a fabulous festive hamper with an assortment of delicious treats and goodies, perfect for sharing amongst colleagues and bringing a touch of joy to the Christmas season.

In addition, the overall winner will be presented with the prestigious Acopia Christmas Charity Window trophy, to proudly display in your shop for all your customers to see!

What a lovely way to see out 2025!

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Christmas Competition Winners 2024

How to Enter


 

  • Get your photos and story behind your window idea ready

  • Click the button below to complete the form and enter your shop

  • Share your entry on social media if you can, tag Acopia and use #acopiabestdressed 

  • Make sure to submit your entry by Monday 15th December at 5pm

  • Entries will be judged on innovative use of recycling and repurposing of materials, the theme and interesting use of colour and lighting

 

We’ll be announcing the three winning shops on 18th December 2025 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pictures of my shop should I include with my entry?

We usually advise no more than 10 images as this should give the team here a really good idea of your window, theme and recycled materials

How long should my written piece about my theme be?

This can be as long or as short a you wish

What is the last entry time on the 15th December?

We will be accepting entries until 5pm on Monday 15th December