We’re inviting schools to join in our Christmas Card Competition to help spread some festive cheer! As part of our Festive Resource Pack (available to download from this page), we’re inviting pupils across Lincolnshire to help us design our official 2025 Christmas card! Bring our pre-made cards to life with your own splash of colour, creativity, and festive flair. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the season while supporting LIVES’ lifesaving work across Lincolnshire.
LIVES – festive resource pack for schools
You can download our Festive Resource Pack, including our specially designed Christmas card template, from the button below – ready for pupils to transform with their own unique style! From bright colours and glitter to personal touches that make you smile; we can’t wait to see how each pupil makes our cards special.
LIVES – festive resource pack for schools
Christmas Card parental consent form
Get your design featured on our 2025 Christmas card, and meet Defib Dan! All Christmas card designs will be judged by LIVES HQ staff and Community First Responders! Download our Festive Resource Pack and get designing! Then enter the competition via our Visufund Christmas tree. Select a star on the tree, upload an image of your design and then donate! (Suggested donation £2).
Please download the parental consent form below and ensure this filled in by a parent/guardian and returned to fundraising@lives.org.uk upon completion.
Christmas Card parental consent form
Eligibility
The competition is open to students from participating local schools. Submissions must be made through the school or with parental/guardian consent if submitted individually.
Entry Requirements
Each entry must include the student’s original artwork on the theme of Christmas. Submissions must be accompanied by a suggested donation, which will support LIVES. Entries without a donation will still be considered to ensure inclusivity.
Submission Details
Judging Criteria
Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, and adherence to the Christmas theme. The LIVES HQ team will shortlist on Monday 16th December their top 5 and Community First Responders will be asked to vote for their winner through the LIVES internal comms system by Wednesday the 18th December 12pm. The winner will be announced on Wednesday 18th December at 2pm through LIVES social media and the school will be notified directly.
Prize
The winning school and student card will be used as the official LIVES charity Christmas card for 2025, also a certificate and photo opportunity with Defib Dan to celebrate.
Announcement of Winners
Winners will be announced on Wednesday 18th December by 2pm via LIVES website and social media. Schools will also be informed directly.
Use of Submissions
By submitting artwork, participants grant LIVES the right to use, display, and publish the artwork for promotional and fundraising purposes. Credit will be given to the artists where possible and with permission.
Data Protection
Personal data provided will be used solely for the purpose of this competition and managed in accordance with LIVES’s data protection policy. Data will not be shared with third parties and will be securely disposed of after the competition concludes.
Intellectual Property
All submitted entries remain the property of the participant. However, by submitting artwork, participants agree to grant LIVES a non-exclusive license to use the artwork in print and digital formats.
Parental/Guardian Consent
For participants under 18, submissions must include parental or guardian consent. This confirms understanding and agreement to these Terms and Conditions.
Changes and Cancellation
LIVES reserves the right to amend these terms or cancel the competition at any time. Any changes will be communicated promptly via email and social media.
Contact Information
For any queries related to the competition, please contact Charlie McClelland, fundraising@lives.org.uk.
By participating in this competition, entrants agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.