Number of registered Collection Centres for the 33rd Grand Finale:
1594 Sztaby
2024-06-12 11:40:00

The GOCC in foreign media

Reflecting on the past few months, we are filled with immense happiness and pride. Together with you, our dedicated volunteers, we have achieved so much. It is equally gratifying to see our efforts recognised beyond Poland’s borders.
2024-05-24 15:20:00

Case Study: GOCC in a scientific publication!

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (GOCC) has been featured in Philip Kotler's book "Essentials of Modern Marketing - Poland Edition," showcasing the modern technologies used by the Foundation. This significant inclusion highlights the innovative methods employed by the GOCC in the realm of volunteering and fundraising.
2024-04-25 16:21:55

Cultural exchange in check!

Last weekend we managed to complete a project that we have been working on together with the Polish community living in Scotland for several years. The GOCC Foundation has its own tartan! On Sunday, during a special visit to Scotland, Jerzy Owsiak received a brand new kilt.
2023-01-29 12:05:14

31st Grand Finale of the GOCC in numbers - a little about our volunteers

Over 120 thousand volunteers, divided among 1,653 Collection Centres, are involved in this year’s Grand Finale. Learn about the unique hubs in Poland and abroad!
2020-11-05 09:39:13

We'll Keep Playing for Charity!

Since the launch of the registration process, over 900 Collection Centres - regional hubs for the fundraising activity - applied to hold their local editions of the Grand Finale fundraiser.
2020-01-13 14:20:00

The Most Touching Moments of the 28th Grand Finale

Grand Finale is the biggest public charitable collection - it is a very special day when nothing is impossible. It's a day made out of hundreds of thousands of beautiful stories - here are 5 touching moments we found!
2020-01-11 16:11:40

GOCC Going Global

Our initiative travels the world! We are "playing" on all continents, wherever there is a vibrant, energetic Polish community abroad. We are very proud of our friends who decide to play with our Orchestra in the most remote corners of the world.
2018-04-13 18:06:58

Jerzy Owsiak is the most admired Pole!

Founder, chairman of the board and a long-term volunteer of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation has been named the most admired public figure in Poland by the YouGov ranking for 2018.
2018-01-15 15:16:26

A success in Munich

First Grand Finale in Munich, Germany will go down in history as a resounding success for the charity and volunteers have collected €16. 000!
2018-01-14 10:51:32

Beautiful day in Wellington (NZ) to collect funds!

Armed in hats, sunscreens and water bottles, our colleagues from New Zealand held the fort! Thanks! You rock!
2018-01-06 10:45:00

Hornsund - GOCC in the Arctic

Gadgets from the edges of the world from Polish Polar Station on Svalbard! Handmade and one-of-a-kind souvenirs from the team of researchers and scientists.
2017-12-29 17:21:39

Orchestra plays in China

The Orchestra will be 'playing' to help neonatological wards on January the 14th, but the Roan band decided to kick-start our charitable collection the only way they can - rock'n'roll style and take the charity on a tour of China.
2017-12-17 21:10:18

Polish music in Rotterdam

The Collection Centre based in Rotterdam invites everyone to enjoy some great music from Poland.
2017-12-15 23:55:05

Ørganek to play in Dublin

Ørganek will be playing in Dublin to support the efforts of the Grand Finale charitable collection in January next year!
2017-12-05 10:44:19

Grand Finale in Melbourne!

26th Grand Finale will take place in the state capital of Victoria. We will be sharing our positive energy and enthusiasm with our friends and neighbours.
2017-09-19 18:53:52

GOCC awarded in Chicago!

Jurek Owsiak, the founder and chairman of the board of the Foundation received an award during the annual Physician's Ball in Chicago. Polish Medical Society decided to honour the work of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity and we're grateful for the appreciation!


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