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Who are our supporters?

Every Christian Aid Week, supporters across the island of Ireland choose action - standing with our global neighbours against poverty and injustice.

Our supporters include churches and volunteers who organise, inspire and speak out. Communities gathered around tables, sharing food, laughter and purpose. First-time fundraisers discovering the power of collective action. And long-term givers who keep showing up because they know poverty is not inevitable.

In countless ways, our supporters take action, united by one belief: everyone deserves dignity and hope.

Together, we fight hunger and help create lasting change for vulnerable communities around the world.

Turning pages into action

At Kinnoull Parish Church in Perth, Scotland, Christian Aid supporters showed how a simple idea can spark big change.

For the second-year running, their Christian Aid Week book sale brought the community together. Turning donated books into vital funds that will give families facing poverty the tools, training, and hope for a brighter future.

 

 

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Christian Aid supporters at Kinnoull Parish Church in Perth held a successful book sale during Christian Aid Week. Credit: Christian Aid / Calum Martin
Christian Aid supporters outside church book sale
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Churches Together in Porthcawl

Community fundraising at its best

Churches Together in Porthcawl always come up with great fundraising activities - from organising a community beach clean to a social coffee morning. 

This passionate group always have something for everyone to take part in during Christian Aid Week. 

 

Soup with a purpose

At Grahamston United Church, the idea to host a simple soup lunch during Christian Aid Week 2025 became a powerful act of generosity.

Supporters came together to chat, raise money and stand with families facing poverty around the world proving that even a bowl of soup can help change lives. 

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Grahamston United Church fundraiser
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Godfrey Meynell walking challenge for Christian Aid Week

1,000 miles for change

Godfrey Meynell, now 90, walked the equivalent of 1,000 miles to raise funds for Christian Aid – showing how dedicated our supporters can be. 

Motivated by compassion for parents watching their children grow up without enough to eat, he used his grit and generosity to raise money for Christian Aid Week.

His fundraising has funded transformative projects in Burundi, helping people fight poverty with training and support. 

Sweet smell of hope

During Christian Aid Week, Sue Baxter from Uttoxeter Christian Aid Group and Uttoxeter Methodist Church turned cakes into change.

What began in the pandemic as a simple cake sale over her garden wall gave neighbours a reason to pause, connect and give.

With the support of local churches, her delicious home-baked treats raised important funds for Christian Aid, showing community spirit in Uttoxeter can change lives far beyond. 

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Sue Baxter cake sale
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