The Duquesa Charitable Society of St George has once again spread Christmas cheer in the community, donating €1,305 to support Christmas meals in Estepona.

This donation, made to the Emaus Social Kitchen, provided a special Christmas food hamper for every family who benefits from the meals the kitchen offers throughout the year.

This marks the tenth consecutive year that St George Charity has supported this wonderful initiative, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to helping those most in need at Christmas.

The Saint George Charity shops will be closed for the festive break from Monday, 22nd December reopening again on Wednesday 7th January.

We would like to thank all our volunteers, customers and donors and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

For more than a decade, the Duquesa Charitable Society of Saint George has ensured that hundreds of local disadvantaged children receive Christmas gifts. Last year, the Charity partnered with the Estepona-based volunteer group Frente Bolillón, contributing €2,000 to support the distribution of presents to children in Manilva, Casares and Estepona.

This Christmas, the Saint George Charity is proud to increase its donation to €2,500 as part of its 2025 Christmas Campaign, helping to bring joy to even more young people across the three municipalities. The Charity extends heartfelt thanks to its volunteers, customers, donors and supporters whose generosity makes this work possible — a true community effort.

Frente Bolillón – Bringing Christmas joy to children in Estepona, Casares and Manilva

Every year, Frente Bolillón leads one of the most touching festive initiatives on the western Costa del Sol: the “Ningún Niño Sin Juguete” (No Child Without a Toy) campaign. With the support of local residents, businesses and community groups, the collective works tirelessly to ensure that some 500 children from vulnerable families wake up on Three Kings Day with a gift of their own.

Working closely and discreetly with social services, schools and neighbourhood associations, the organisation identifies families most in need and provides new, age-appropriate toys chosen with care. Throughout December, donation points across Estepona, Casares and Manilva fill with contributions, while volunteers sort, prepare and wrap each present to guarantee that every child receives something special.

Frente Bolillón’s initiative has grown year after year, becoming a symbol of solidarity and the belief that no child should miss out on the magic of Christmas. Their message remains simple and powerful: when a community comes together, every child can feel the joy and dignity they deserve.

The Saint George Charity has launched an exciting new concept for lovers of style, quality and sustainable fashion: The Saint George Fashion Experience, an exclusive, invitation-only event hosted at the charity’s Sabinillas Boutique.

Held once a month on a Thursday evening from 5 pm to 7 pm, the Fashion Experience welcomes a limited number of guests to browse a beautifully curated selection of mid- to high-end pre-loved fashion. The very first session took place on Thursday, 18th December, setting the tone for what promises to be a stylish and sociable new addition to the local calendar.

Entry is €5, fully redeemable against any purchase made on the evening, and includes a complimentary glass of wine or cava to enjoy while exploring the rails. Guests are invited to take their time, try on pieces, and discover everything from smart wardrobe staples to standout designer items, all at a fraction of high-street prices.

Designed to be relaxed, friendly and fun, the Fashion Experience is perfect whether you’re searching for something special for yourself or choosing a unique pre-loved gift. With sustainable fashion and pre-loved gifting more popular than ever, many shoppers appreciate the chance to find something beautiful while also supporting a good cause.

All proceeds from the event go directly towards Saint George Charity’s ongoing community projects, meaning every purchase has a positive impact.

Those wishing to attend can request an invitation by sending their name, phone number and email address to Marion via WhatsApp on +34 711 067 235. Invitations are limited each month, so early interest is encouraged. The next event will take place on Thursday 15th January, 2026.

Join the movement, shop sustainably, discover timeless style, and support local charitable work at the same time.

More than a hundred people gathered on Saturday 29th November for the annual Christmas Quiz at the Hairy Lemon in Sotogrande Port.

Organised and presented once again by local fitness instructor Jojo France, with the support of Katherine Grant, the event has become a much-loved part of the festive calendar. Together they created a lively, social afternoon that raised well over €10,000 for the Duquesa Charitable Society of St. George’s Feed a Child campaign. Through the Emaus Social Kitchen in Estepona, this initiative provides breakfast and lunch to schoolchildren who would otherwise attend school hungry.

The Saint George Charity extends heartfelt thanks to Jojo and Kath for their tireless dedication; to DJ Lee Doyle for generously donating his time and talent; to the management and staff of the Hairy Lemon, who ensured glasses were never empty; to the many individuals and businesses who contributed prizes and services for the auction; and above all, to everyone who took part in the quiz and gave so generously. Once again, the Sotogrande community rose to the occasion with remarkable generosity.

There was a pause in the proceedings as attendees made their way to the quayside to welcome Gil Peer at the finish of his 53km run. Gil has been marking his 50th birthday with a series of running challenges, culminating in this remarkable 53km effort, which raised an impressive €5,290

This fantastic amount brings the Saint George Charity’s Christmas fundraising total to just over €26,500. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.

If you’d like to contribute, please visit: https://gofund.me/4256612ca and give what you can.

The Duquesa Charitable Society of Saint George has shown its appreciation to the volunteers of Manilva Civil Protection by presenting them with meal vouchers worth €400 to enjoy at Bella Italia Pizzeria in Sabinillas.
This gesture recognises the group’s invaluable contribution to the local community, given freely through their volunteer service, as well as their ongoing support at the Charity’s annual Boxing Day Swim.
Pictured left to right: Iván Quirós (Civil Protection Manilva), Sabah Belhamham (Bella Italia), Gary Beaumont (Saint George Charity), and Sonia Fuentes (Civil Protection Manilva).

The Duquesa Charitable Society of Saint George are pleased to donate 500 euros to the Sienna Elizabeth Rose Legacy, bringing to 3,000 euros the total raised at a fundraising event at Monahan’s Bar, in Plaza de los Naranjos, Sabinillas, on Saturday 3rd May, 2025.
The Sienna Elizabeth Rose Legacy, set up in honour of the daughter of Hayley Wilkins and partner Warren, who was tragically stillborn earlier this year, and aims to provide cuddle cots and other facilities and professionals to enable grieving parents to say goodbye.
For more information about this worthy cause, and links to their web presence, visit www.manilva.life
Photo, left to right – Derek Monahan, Gary Beaumont, Hayley Wilkins, and Dean Shelton.