Money is tight for plenty of families right now, and even a normal Christmas shop can feel like climbing a hill with bricks in your bag.
That’s why One Stop’s new Christmas Wish campaign is getting attention. It gives shoppers the chance to win a wish worth up to £1,000, and the whole thing is free to enter.
If you’re already popping in for snacks, milk or last-minute bits for the big day, this one may be worth two minutes of your time.
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Claim sign-up bonusHow the Christmas Wish works
From now until Tuesday 23 December 2025, One Stop shoppers can take part.
In store, you’ll spot a QR code next to the Christmas campaign posters. Scan it, fill in the online form and write down what you’d love One Stop to give you this Christmas.
Your wish can be practical or fun. A family day out. A bike for your child. A voucher to help with food or energy. As long as it fits within the £1,000 limit, you can ask.
If you normally shop online, you won’t miss out. You can also enter through the One Stop website.
Entry is free, you must be 18 or over, and you only get one try per person. There will be ten winners in total.
How winners are chosen
Once entries close at 23:59 on 23 December, an independently verified draw will pick ten winners.
They’ll be contacted by email and will need to confirm a few details within seven days. If there’s no reply, the prize goes to someone else.
It’s a proper prize draw, not a social media giveaway. So keep your entry clear and genuine, because copied or offensive submissions are thrown out immediately.
The weekly One Stop Christmas deals
Alongside the competition, One Stop is running weekly festive offers throughout December.
10 to 16 December
Fox’s Classic Biscuit Selection 550g for £3.50 (down from £5.75)
Diet Coke or Coca-Cola Zero Sugar 24 pack for £8 (down from £9)
17 to 23 December
Hardys Crest wines for £6.50 (down from £7.50)
Walkers Sensations 150g bags for £1.65 (down from £1.85)
24 to 30 December
Pepsi Max 8 packs, any 2 for £7 (£4 each)
26 December to 1 January
Corona 12 pack for £11.50 (down from £15.50)
If you’re trying to cut the cost of Christmas food shopping, these little price drops can help.
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Christmas lunch deals
The lunchtime range has gone festive too, with a chicken and trimmings sub, a chicken, bacon and stuffing wrap and a pigs-in-blankets sandwich.
If the school run or workday leaves you rushing, these can be a cheaper treat than eating out.
Charity items worth supporting
One Stop has released a small range of Christmas charity goods, including badges, soft toys and clog charms. All proceeds from these go to Alzheimer’s Society and Young Lives vs Cancer.
There’s also a Fruities and Veggies Christmas activity book for £1, with the full amount donated to FareShare, who help get food to families who need it.
Plus, if you watch BBC’s Celebrity Apprentice Christmas specials, two festive biscuits sold in One Stop stores support BBC Children in Need. The biscuits include Jolly Mc Trouble and Gary the Penguin.
Is it worth entering?
If you’re over 18 and shop at One Stop anyway, yes. It’s free, quick and gives you a chance to win something that could genuinely change your month.
Skint Dad says:
A Christmas boost doesn’t have to be huge to make life easier. If a free entry gives you a shot at £1,000 of help, it’s worth a go
Final thought
This time of year often feels expensive before you’ve even bought the turkey. But one small win can take the pressure off.
Whether you’re entering the Christmas Wish, picking up the weekly deals or grabbing a charity stocking filler, there’s plenty going on in store this month.
