Decembeard
Bowel Cancer UK's December fundraiser, when people grow or style a beard for the month to raise money and get people talking about bowel cancer.
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OrganiserBowel Cancer UK
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked21 October 2026
First held2011
About the day
Decembeard asks people to put the razor down for December and grow or style a beard to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK. Individuals, teams and businesses can take part, and there is no registration fee.
Money raised funds the charity's support services and research. The campaign was started in 2011 by Beating Bowel Cancer, which merged with Bowel Cancer UK in 2018.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 to 31 December 2026 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2027 | 1 to 31 December 2027 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
| 2028 | 1 to 31 December 2028 | UK | Set by a fixed rule |
Sectors this day suits
Types of business that could link their activity to this day.
- Health insurance
- Bakery and food
- Fitness and weight management
- Home and kitchen
- Recruitment and workplaces
Where this information comes from
- Bowel Cancer UK: Decembeard
- Bowel Cancer UK: Men join together this Decembeard
- Wikipedia: Beating Bowel Cancer (Decembeard from 2011, merger in 2018)
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