Variety Christmas Savings Club began with a simple idea — to make Christmas affordable, easy, and stress-free for everyone.
Founded in 1979 by Austin and Barbara Polding, what started as a small local savings club in Newton-le-Willows has grown into one of the UK’s most trusted Christmas savings clubs.
Now led by their son Sean Polding, the business remains proudly family-run — combining decades of experience with modern technology to help thousands of Savers and Agents prepare for the most wonderful time of the year.
As one of the founding members of the Christmas Prepayment Association (CPA), we’ve helped set the standard for safe, reliable Christmas saving across the UK.
Every penny you save is held securely in a Barclays Client Trust Account, independently protected until it’s time to issue your Christmas gift cards and vouchers.
That means your money is always safe — guaranteed peace of mind for both Savers and Agents.
✅ Protected savings
✅ Founding CPA member
✅ Family-run and trusted for over 45 years
With Variety, you can save a little each week or month and turn those payments into a huge range of gift cards and vouchers — from high street favourites to online retailers.
Savers love the flexibility and stress-free experience.
Agents love the chance to earn market-leading commission while helping families in their community.
Whether you’re saving directly with us or through your local Agent, you’re part of a supportive nationwide network built on trust, care, and a shared love of Christmas.
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“I’ve saved with Variety for years — it takes all the pressure off at Christmas. Totally reliable and always friendly!” – Charlotte W
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“I love being an Agent. The support is brilliant and my customers trust Variety completely.” – Alison C
👉 Join our happy customers who rate us 5 stars on Trustpilot and Google Reviews
🎁 The UK’s biggest range of Christmas gift cards and vouchers
💰 Flexible savings plans to suit every budget
🎅 Early gift card delivery for organised Savers
🤝 Dedicated Agent Co-ordinators for one-to-one support
🔒 All funds fully protected in our independent Barclays Trust Account
⭐ Over 45 years of trusted Christmas savings
Nearly half a century later, the Polding family still plays an active role in the business — and our mission remains the same:
To make Christmas simple, secure, and magical for everyone.
Whether you’re saving for your family or helping others do the same, you’re part of something special — a community that’s been spreading Christmas cheer since 1979.
As a Variety Agent, you’ll help friends, family, and neighbours save for a joyful, stress-free Christmas. It’s not about selling — it’s about supporting the people around you and making a real difference.
And you’ll earn a festive bonus for every saver you help.
Big or small, every effort brings more Christmas magic to your community.
Support your community and earn a little extra this Christmas.
Start saving now and take the stress out of Christmas later. With Variety, you can spread the cost over the year, then choose the gift cards you love — from big names like Asda, Love2shop, and Amazon.
No last-minute panic, no post-Christmas regret.
Just a calm, prepared, joy-filled festive season — for you and the people you care about most.
Enjoy the build-up, not the bills — join our Super Saver community now.