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UK Charity Week
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UK Charity Week, also known as #UKCharityWeek, is an annual initiative that provides a prominent platform for charities across the United Kingdom to raise awareness, engage the public, and generate vital funds for their causes.[1]
Overview
[edit]UK Charity Week engages charities, businesses, and individuals in fundraising, awareness campaigns, and volunteer initiatives. The campaign runs during the first full Monday to Friday of December, often coinciding with Giving Tuesday, and is timed to align with the festive season.[2]
The campaign offers free resources to help charities and fundraisers maximise their participation, available through its official website.[3]
History
[edit]Lee Rayment founded UK Charity Week in 2012 in response to the growing divide between public trust in charities and the recognition of their vital work. His aim was to bridge this gap by providing a platform that showcases the impactful contributions made by charities across the UK. The campaign’s inaugural year saw strong support from charities nationwide, and it has since grown in both recognition and participation, becoming a key event in the charity sector calendar.[4]
Celebrity Support
[edit]The campaign enjoys support from many leading celebrities and public figures. The official website highlights notable supporters and their contributions.[5]
Daily Themes
[edit]Each day of UK Charity Week has a unique theme designed to inspire different forms of participation:[6]
- Celebration of Charity – A day to recognise and celebrate charities’ collective achievements.
- Give 5 Day – Encourages people to give five units of currency, time, or effort to support charities.
- Charity BIG Bake – A baking-themed fundraising initiative.
- Christmas Jumper Day – Promotes festive fundraising by wearing Christmas-themed jumpers.
- Volunteers’ Day – Highlights and celebrates the contributions of volunteers across the UK.
Key Features
[edit]- Giving Tuesday: Integrated into the week as a global day of giving.
- Charity Champions: Individual and organisational participants are recognised for their exceptional contributions to the campaign.
- National Charity Today Awards: An annual awards ceremony often coinciding with UK Charity Week to celebrate outstanding achievements in the charity sector.[7]
Impact
[edit]UK Charity Week has become an integral part of the UK charity calendar. It amplifies participating charities' campaigns, increases donations, and promotes volunteerism. Media outlets, including UK Fundraising and Charity Today, have extensively covered the campaign, such as its tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II during the 2022 campaign.[8]
External Links
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "2022 UK Charity Week to lead with tributes to Queen". UK Fundraising. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "UK Charity Week 2022 back for 10th year". UK Fundraising. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "UK Charity Week Resources". UK Charity Week. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "UK Charity Week celebrated across UK". UK Fundraising. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Celebrity Supporters". UK Charity Week. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Daily Themes". UK Charity Week. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "National Charity Today Awards". UK Charity Week. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "2022 UK Charity Week to lead with tributes to Queen". UK Fundraising. 20 September 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
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