Big Give, Global’s Make Some Noise and NCVO have joined forces.
Big Give, Global’s Make Some Noise, and NCVO announce the launch of their inaugural Small Charity Week match funding campaign.
This seven-day online campaign, running from June 23 to 30, aims to support small charities across the UK and will bring much-needed financial and training support to small charities making a big difference in their communities.
Big Give, the UK’s largest match funding charity, will be hosting the campaign on its platform.
Applications close on April 2, with funding offers announced by May 7. To be eligible, charities must have an annual income between £5,000 and £1million.
James Reed CBE, chair of the trustees of Big Give, said: “Small charities are the lifeblood of communities across the UK, and we are proud to shine a spotlight on them.
“By harnessing the power of match funding, we can multiply the public’s generosity and provide small charities with the support and recognition they need.”
Small Charity Week celebrates the essential contributions of small charities in strengthening communities.
The week creates a wealth of training, practical tools and advocacy opportunities, enhancing the resilience and profile of these ‘small-but-mighty’ organisations.
Despite their impact, smaller charities are consistently unseen and underfunded, and their impact unrecognised due to their size and focus on service delivery. However, recent research reveals a strong public desire to support these organisations.
The funds raised through this campaign will provide small charities with crucial unrestricted funding, enabling them to continue tackling social challenges and transforming lives across the UK.
Sarah Elliott, chief executive of NCVO, said: “We believe resilient charities create stronger communities, but the reality is small charities are under more pressure than ever. Costs are rising, demand is increasing and funding is falling.
“Our partnership with the Big Give and Global’s Make Some Noise is vital to helping Small Charity Week have an even bigger impact in 2025 - building public awareness of the issues facing charities, providing more practical resources to help staff and volunteers build their skills and increasing financial support so that organisations across the country can continue their invaluable work.”
