House-to-house collections have long been at the heart of Christian Aid Week. For many people, delivering and collecting envelopes is a meaningful tradition and a visible sign of communities coming together.
But we also know that circumstances change. Not everyone is able to take part in house-to-house collections, and not every community works in the same way.
At its heart, house-to-house fundraising is about being visible in your community, inviting conversation, and taking part together – not just knocking on doors.
If door-to-door collections aren’t right for you or your community this year, there are other ways to fundraise that carry the same spirit and sense of shared action.
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A visible invitation to give
Put up posters with a clear call to donate during Christian Aid Week.
This works in places where a conversation isn’t possible, but the invitation to give is still clear.
Share an online envelope
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An envelope collection beyond the doorstep
Instead of delivering envelopes door to door, place them where people already gather – making it easy for people to take part in their own time.
For example:
- on seats before a service
- at a welcome desk
- alongside notices in a church hall or community space
Invite people to take an envelope, give during the week, and return it to a shared collection point.