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Over 700 people joined us, not just in London at London St John’s Waterloo, but also at 17 regional watch parties across England (and online too!).
supporters, churches and communities came together to hear powerful stories from Beacon of Hope in Kenya, explore fundraising ideas and celebrate the impact we make together.
Changemakers is a reminder of how your local community can transform communities all around the world. It was a truly special day.
Hosts-of-the-day Ian Hind (Volunteering Advisor) and Lisa Britto (Church Engagement and Fundraising Advisor), guided us through the conference with warmth and energy, keeping things moving from the very first moment to the final close.
Welcome
Hosts-of-the-day Ian Hind (Volunteering Advisor) and Lisa Britto (Church Engagement and Fundraising Advisor), guided us through the conference with warmth and energy, keeping things moving from the very first moment to the final close.
We began with a grounding moment led by Dr Frances Clemson, Faith Communications Advisor. It was a quietly powerful way to set the tone for the day.
Mindfulness Activity
We began with a grounding moment led by Dr Frances Clemson, Faith Communications Advisor. It was a quietly powerful way to set the tone for the day.
Chine McDonald, Director of Theos Think Tank and Christian Aid Trustee, welcomed everyone to Changemakers 2026 and set the vision for the day - reminding us why the work we do together matters, and the difference we can make with those seven days.
Welcome from Trustee
Chine McDonald, Director of Theos Think Tank and Christian Aid Trustee, welcomed everyone to Changemakers 2026 and set the vision for the day - reminding us why the work we do together matters, and the difference we can make with those seven days.
Before looking forward, we took a moment to look back. In 2025, you raised £4.5 million during Christian Aid Week!
Celebrating Christian Aid Week 2025
Before looking forward, we took a moment to look back. In 2025, you raised £4.5 million during Christian Aid Week!
Janet Ngombalu Christian Aid Kenya, and Jane Wathome from Christian Aid Partner - Beacon of Hope, sharing how communities in Kenya are driving change through partnership, resilience and hope.
Introducing Christian Aid Week 2026
Janet Ngombalu Christian Aid Kenya, and Jane Wathome from Christian Aid Partner - Beacon of Hope, sharing how communities in Kenya are driving change through partnership, resilience and hope.
Rob Ross (Community Fundraising Advisor) and Nicole Myall (Flagship Appeal Officer), walked us through what's new for 2026 - including updated envelopes, leaflets and posters.
Fundraising ideas and resources for Christian Aid 2026 and beyond
Rob Ross (Community Fundraising Advisor) and Nicole Myall (Flagship Appeal Officer), walked us through what's new for 2026 - including updated envelopes, leaflets and posters.
Michael Mosselmans, Head of Humanitarian at Christian Aid, gave an overview of our humanitarian work over the past year. He covered Christian Aid's global footprint, our work with partners on the ground and our approach to emergency response worldwide.
Our humanitarian response in 2025-2026
Michael Mosselmans, Head of Humanitarian at Christian Aid, gave an overview of our humanitarian work over the past year. He covered Christian Aid's global footprint, our work with partners on the ground and our approach to emergency response worldwide.
Final reflections and closing prayer
After their morning session, Jane and Janet stayed on for a deeper conversation with supporters. It was a rare chance to ask questions directly to the people at the heart of our work in Kenya, and a reminder of why hearing directly from the people we work alongside matters so much.
Hear more from Jane and Janet: the deep dive Q&A
After their morning session, Jane and Janet stayed on for a deeper conversation with supporters. It was a rare chance to ask questions directly to the people at the heart of our work in Kenya, and a reminder of why hearing directly from the people we work alongside matters so much.
Workshops: ideas, debt and taking action
The afternoon gave supporters the chance to go further in two workshop streams.
The fundraising workshop was an opportunity to share ideas, hear from one another about planned events and activities, and pick up top tips for a successful Christian Aid Week 2026. The energy and creativity in the room was genuinely inspiring.
The campaigns workshop took a deeper dive into the global debt crisis: exploring how debt affects the daily lives of communities around the world and what Christian Aid is doing to challenge the systems that keep people in poverty.
More supporter events
For our Cymru/Welsh supporters
Are you a Christian Aid supporter in Wales?
Join Christian Aid Cymru’s Y Cwrdd/The Gathering on 17 & 18 March in Penarth and Wrexham.
Come along to meet our Kenyan partner, Beacon of Hope, to be inspired for Christian Aid Week and to discover more about how we can make a lasting impact in the fight against poverty.
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For our Scottish supporters
Are you a Christian Aid supporter from Scotland?
Join Christian Aid Scotland’s annual online event, The Gathering, where supporters, churches, and partners from across Scotland come together to celebrate our shared commitment to global justice.
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