Big Give

From attracting new supporters to strengthening donor relationships, the 2025 Christmas Challenge delivered meaningful impact for hundreds of charities.

Dive into the highlights from the post-campaign survey: https://biggive.org/blog/2026/02/09/reflecting-on-the-2025-christmas-challenge/

Just one week left to apply for Small Charity Week 2026!

Small charities make a huge difference, and our case studies show just how much impact a match-funding campaign can deliver, no matter your size. biggive.org/case-studies/
Applications close 11  Feb: biggive.org/small-charity-week/

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🚨 SCAM ALERT

We’re seeing fraudulent messages claiming to be from Big Give offering “grant funding” for a fee. This is NOT us. We’ll never contact you about funding via text or ask for payment.

👇 https://biggive.org/blog/2025/11/13/scam-warning-fraudulent-messages-claiming-to-be-from-big-give/

🚨 Last chance to apply!

Champions for Children 2026 applications close 6 Feb, 5pm.

Secure match funding from The Childhood Trust, access campaign support & double your impact supporting children living in poverty in London.

Apply now 👉 biggive.org/champions-for-children/

Still time to apply for the #SmallCharityWeek 2026 match funding campaign ⏰

Last year, 97% of charities boosted digital fundraising confidence, despite 90% starting with little or no experience.

Find out more and apply 👉 biggive.org/small-charity-week/

There’s still time to apply for Champions for Children 2026 ⏰

This 14-day match funding campaign supports charities tackling child poverty across London, with donations doubled by The Childhood Trust.

Applications close 6th Feb. Find out more 👉 biggive.org/champions-for-children/

Applications for Earth Raise 2026 close on 16th January.

Match funding works - 87% of charities say they’d do it again. Be part of the UK's biggest collaborative environmental campaign and see your donations DOUBLE this #WorldEarthDay.

Apply today: biggive.org/earth-raise/

Applications are open for Small Charity Week 2026!

Grow your skills and confidence with free fundraising training, boost your reach and unlock up to £10k in match funding.

Campaign: 22–29 June 2026
Apply by: 11 Feb 2026
Find out more: biggive.org/small-charity-week/

Applications are now open for Champions for Children 2026.

Build your profile, reach new supporters, and unlock up to £50k in match funding to help alleviate the impact of child poverty across London.

Apply by: 6 Feb 2026
Find out more: biggive.org/champions-for-children/

What a year. 💛

Thanks to supporters like you, £80M+ was raised through Big Give in 2025, powering thousands of charities and changing lives across the UK and beyond.

Take a look at what we achieved together 👉 biggive.org/blog/

Wishing you all a joyful Christmas. 🎄

Environmental charities - applications are OPEN! 🌍

In 2025, 307 charities raised £8.1m through Earth Raise. This year, you could double your impact for the planet with up to £50k in match funding.

Apply now: biggive.org/earth-raise/

Last chance! Applications for Arts for Impact 2026 close on the 17th of December.

Don’t miss this brilliant opportunity to unlock up to £15k in match funding, diversify your income streams, and connect with new supporters.

Apply today: biggive.org/artsforimpact/

And the winner is… 🏆 @childdotorg!

Congrats on winning the Supporter’s Choice Award for #ChristmasChallenge2025 💖 Your community’s heartfelt messages really stood out.

Thanks to your votes, they’ve won an extra £1,000 from Big Give. Well done! 🎉

We are immensely proud to share that together, we have raised over £57m for charities in the #ChristmasChallenge!

This year was especially meaningful after the passing of our founder, Sir Alec Reed. Your support is a powerful tribute to his vision of contagious generosity.

Thank you!

We've never had a better Big Give! Thanks to all of you, we smashed through our target with over 500 donations and £51,133 raised. Thank you! We're incredibly grateful to all of you for donating and sharing our message this Christmas 💖

WE DID IT! Thanks to your incredible support we reached our
@biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge target and raised an astonishing £20,000.

None of this would be possible without you! A massive thank you to everyone who donated, fundraised and spread the word about our campaign.

THANK YOU! ❤️
Our campaign closes at midday, & thanks to your incredible support for WeCompose, we’ve not only hit our target, we’ve surpassed it! Huge thanks to all who donated, shared our posts, or sent kind words.
To give: bit.ly/3XPzf4F @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge #Sheffield

🦇Target reached! Our #ChristmasChallenge campaign has officially come to an end and, thanks to you, we've reached our target and raised £20,135!

Thank you to everyone who has donated and/or shared our @biggive.bsky.social campaign - we couldn't have done it without you.

And that’s a wrap! The #ChristmasChallenge 2025 has officially finished doubling donations. Final results are on their way. Stay tuned to see the lasting difference you’ve helped create. A huge thank you to the charities, Champions and partners who helped make this possible.

And that’s a wrap on this year’s press coverage! A huge thank you to all the journalists who’ve helped shine a light on the incredible charities taking part in the #ChristmasChallenge. If you’d like to make a final donation, and have it doubled, visit BigGive.org now!

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TV legend Sarah Greene 'felt like an emotional punchbag' after 'surreal' tragedy EXCLUSIVE: The beloved children's presenter endured the deaths of three loved ones in close succession.

TV presenter Sarah Greene opens up about personal family losses and her support for Target Ovarian Cancer, sharing their work to find new treatments and provide support for those affected by the disease.

3/4 www.express.co.uk/celebrity-ne...

'Dame Maggie Smith's son says he's inherited this 1 passion from her' As he backs a Christmas appeal to send books into prisons, Toby Stephens on the moving public response to his mother Dame Maggie Smith's passing

A lovely feature from the @express.co.uk by Toby Stephens, highlighting Give a Book, and their support for creativity and young people. A touching read in the Express.

2/4 www.express.co.uk/celebrity-ne...

Final #ChristmasChallenge press wrap-up! 🎄

As we reach the last stretch of the campaign, a couple more brilliant pieces have landed, shining a light on the charities and ambassadors supporting this year’s Challenge. Here’s what you might have missed 👇 1/4

It’s the last morning of this year’s #ChristmasChallenge!

Just 3 hours left to donate and have it doubled. Every gift, big or small, makes double the difference for charities on the front lines - and the people who rely on them every day.

Donate now: bit.ly/CC25-Social

Four adults reviewing pictures on a map.

It's your last chance to donate to our @biggive.bsky.social campaign and have your donations doubled! Can you help us reach our goal?

Closes midday on 9th Dec 👉 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Thanks to our Champion Funder Reed Educational Trust Limited for making matched funding possible.

We’re nearly at the end of our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge. Thanks to your incredible support, we’re 77% of the way to our target.

Please help us to raise a final £2,710, with all donations going directly towards supporting our youth folk activities.
Donate now: bit.ly/4pT7C6V

It’s the last day of our @biggive.bsky.social Christmas Challenge, and we need your help.

We have 29% left to raise - any small amount will help us support more prisoners and their families!

All donations will be DOUBLED. Together we can be a force for prison reform! Donate today: bit.ly/3K7DhlP

Massive thanks to all who donated to our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge. We have officially hit our target! However, if you still wish to donate, the campaign page will be open until 12 noon tomorrow. From all at Streetwise Opera, a Big thank you! 😍
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

Time is slipping away! Some charities still have match funding remaining, which means your donation can still be doubled, but only while funds last.

Visit bit.ly/CC25-Social and make your donation before 12pm (midday) tomorrow.

There are 24 hours to go until the end of the #ChristmasChallenge! You can double your donation via the @biggive.bsky.social until 12pm tomorrow.

Help us to reach our £80,000 target!

To donate, click here 👉 bit.ly/standoutchristmas2025