South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue

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Children’s Christmas Card Competition 2025

We’re inviting young artists across South Yorkshire to help design our official Christmas card for 2025! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase creativity while sharing an important message about fire safety at Christmas.

What we’re looking for:

  • A festive design that includes at least one Christmas fire safety message
  • Bright, creative ideas that remind everyone to stay safe during the festive period

Age Categories

  • 4–7 years
  • 8–11 years
  • 11–16 years

Prizes

Our Deputy Chief Fire Officer is generously funding £50 high street shopping vouchers for the winner in each age category.

How to enter

  • Email your design to: press@syfire.gov.uk
  • Or post it to: Christmas Card Competition South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue 197 Eyre Street Sheffield S1 3FG

Deadline

Please make sure your entries reach us by Friday 6 December 2025.

Design Guidelines

  • Size: A4 or A5 (portrait or landscape)
  • If emailing, please send as a JPEG or PDF file.
  • Include your name, age, and contact details with your entry.

Why fire safety matters at Christmas

Christmas is a time for celebration, but it’s also a time when fire risks increase. From fairy lights to candles and cooking, simple steps can prevent accidents. Your design will help remind everyone to stay safe and enjoy the festive season responsibly.

This content was last updated on November 12th, 2025