Following a competitive application process, Home Start Cymru has been selected to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024, starting on 3rd December and ending on 10th December. All donations made during this period will be doubled by the Dulverton Trust. One donation, double the impact.
What is Home Start Cymru’s Big Give Campaign 2024?
Each festive season, we organise gifts to be donated, sorted, and delivered to our supported families. This year, our appeal looks a little different. We’re all facing a harsher winter, with household living expenses escalating month on month. The statistics speak for themselves:
- 20% of Welsh households struggle to afford sufficient and nutritious food.
- 45% of households in Wales are predicted to be in fuel poverty this Winter
- 31% of Welsh children are living in poverty
Many families will be unable to buy presents and food this Christmas and are often forced to choose between heating their homes and providing gifts for their children. Your support will help families and children have a better Christmas by easing the burden of bills, helping with food costs, and keeping them warm.
The Big Give Campaign is the UK’s biggest collaborative fundraising campaign and every donation has the power to be doubled as it is matched £ for £. Enabling us to make an even bigger difference to the 2000 families we support, across Wales.
“I was dreading winter this year but when Home-Start Cymru donated vouchers to us to buy warm clothes for my son it took some of the stresses away. It made me feel so much more hopeful and optimistic.”
How do I support The Big Give?
Donate to our Big Give Christmas Challenge and your donation will be DOUBLED
One donation, double the impact
No amount is too small. Every contribution counts! Every £1 you give becomes £2 – helping even more people access support for their families, and build a brighter future.
Share our Campaign
A great way to get involved with our campaign is to talk about it to your friends, families, colleagues, and anyone else you can think of! Sharing our campaign, particularly our campaign video and our campaign page (when they go live on 3/12!) on social media or by email is a great option to get involved virtually. To start with, you could connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn so you don’t miss any important updates.
Save the Date
The campaign runs for one week only! Save the date and donate between 3rd-10th December 2024.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge is a great way for your organisation or group to get into the festive spirit and support a Welsh family. If you want to get involved and help us deliver the magic of Christmas across Wales by fundraising for us, please email fundraising@homestartcymru.org.uk and we will send you more information. Alternatively, please email hengland@homestartcymru.org.uk.