Why should I donate to charity at Christmas?
For many people, Christmas is a moment to reflect on their own good fortune and act on it by supporting a good cause. Christmas is also one of the best times to donate to charity because many organisations like Christian Aid run matched-funding campaigns that double your impact.
At Christian Aid, a Christmas donation helps families across Ethiopia and other countries who face hunger, loss of their homes and poverty.
How can my church get involved at Christmas?
Churches can get involved at Christmas by using worship resources and fundraising materials specifically designed for churches and community groups.
Our Christmas resource hub offers free materials designed specifically for congregations. Churches can also set up a dedicated fundraising page to rally their community around this year's appeal. We also offer plenty of ideas for fundraising together.
How will my Christian Aid Christmas Appeal donation be used?
Your donation could support emergency relief, development programmes and advocacy work with communities facing poverty, climate change and conflict.
For our Christmas Appeal, we will be working with programmes in Ethiopia and across the world to help communities such as the Dasenech recover from repeated flooding.
How much should I donate to charity at Christmas?
There's no set amount you should donate to charity at Christmas. What matters most is giving what you can, when you can, since consistent giving helps charities plan long-term support. Some donors choose a percentage of income and others give a fixed amount tied to specific programme costings.
How can I fundraise for Christmas?
There are countless fundraising activities you can take part in. Popular ways to fundraise at Christmas include carol singing, holding a Christmas jumper day, hosting a festive quiz, running a bake sale or taking on a challenge event. You can also ask friends and family to donate to charity instead of buying you a gift.
To fundraise for Christian Aid this Christmas, all you have to do is set up an online fundraising page. We've got ideas for every kind of fundraiser, from fun runs to quiz nights and everything in between. Once your page is live, share it on social media, by email and in your church notices, so your supporters can donate online.
