Join #TeamRed Today

Join #TeamRed Today

Fundraise or donate for #RedWednesday. Bring hope where it is needed most.

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Why Your Fundraising Matters

Right now, millions of Christian children are growing up amid conflict, displacement and persecution. This #RedWednesday, will you help them?

Imagine being a child forced to flee your home, separated from your community, and living with fear and uncertainty. Be part of the community helping take action by joining #TeamRed.

Every pound YOU raise now will be doubled with £1Million4Hope Matched Challenge for #RedWednesday.

You may never meet the people you help, but your action can help change their future. 

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You're Not Fundraising Alone

Join people across the UK who are already taking action for #RedWednesday.

Families have completed sponsored hikes. Supporters are cycling hundreds of miles. Schools are holding red-themed fundraising events. Parishes and communities are uniting in prayer and action.

Whatever your age, ability, skills, or interests, there's a place for you in #TeamRed.

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#TeamRed stories

Meet some of those taking action in their community to help raise vital funds for Christian families suffering globally.

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108-mile in heatwave

Pilgrimage of thanksgiving and fundraising

Fr Seelan of East Anglia diocese reminding us of the strength that comes from faith, hope, and solidarity. Helping spread awareness of ACN's work and making headlines for ACN!
Andrew Foote with his bicycle

Cycling to Jerusalem

12 weeks, 2.9k miles, one £25k target!

Life-affirming experience at the house of the Virgin Mary inspired me to take a solo pilgrimage. Follow along for reflection, historic churches, and a Papal audience.
ACN Team members raising money for #RedWednesday

Moonlight Walk

Will you donate £10 for 10 miles in our 10th year?

Stepping in solidarity with persecuted Christian. For every mile, highlighting stories of children and families suffering for their faith. You can help give them hope.
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Piano Recital

Bringing together a passion for music and faith

Combining my passions as an accomplished pianist and a volunteer for ACN by hosting an evening of music on the 17th of October at All Saints Church, Carshalton.
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Made4Hope

Knitting groups and makers unite!

Will you unite in yarn? Create and sell your own handmade items by Christmas to raise funds. Or hold a sponsored yarnathon like us (highlights to come of ours on 4th November)
Group of parish Fundraisers

Parish Soup Lunch for Hope

Read Annie's community fundraising tips

Could your parish mark #RW? Hold a celebration of hope with music, prayer, a collection. Or use red accents in church, promote in newsletter.
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Families 3rd fundraising Hike4Hope

17-strong group hike 38 miles

The Do Rozario family and friends are uniting for their 3rd #RedWednesday hike and hope to raise more money and less blisters.
Joanna Bogle

In the Footsteps of the Martyrs

History Walk, Talk & Prayers

On 13th September, discover stories past & present as we walk 5km in the footsteps of the Martyrs through London and retrace their history.
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Advocacy to Action

From Parliamentary talks to running podiums

The heatwave may have caused a delay, but that hasn't deterred Elliott from training to smash his PB in the Hamburg half and his fundraising goal.

 

Come up with an idea

Decide on how you want to fundraise and recruit others in your community to support you.

Setup your fundraiser

Get your fundraising page set up, with your information, goals, and share your challenge with the world

Smash your target!

Complete your fundraiser and have fun, knowing that everything you have done will make a difference!

 

Here are a few ideas to get you started

You can turn your passion into a fundraiser for #RedWednesday. Below are a few categories to inspire you! Make it your own -  you and your community can have fun and change the lives of those in need.

Friends having completed a fun run for charity

Step4Hope

Step up in solidarity with a walk, run, hike or dance. Join an organised event or arrange your own. How will you get your steps in? The options are endless.
Dinner party table of food with people around holding glasses of drinks

Cook4Hope

Host a brunch, supper club, soup lunch, cheese and wine, or fast. Donate the cost of a meal in solidarity. Or mark a decade of #RW with a tea party or cake sale in your community.

Friends at a quiz

Game4Hope

Could you host a pub quiz, or stream to your online community? Or if you enjoy football, tennis, cricket, rugby – whatever it is, you can use your interest to theme your fundraiser.
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Made4Hope

Whether you make jams or chutneys, paint, knit or crochet, use your skills to raise funds by Christmas, selling to friends or at your local fetes. Watch out for news on the sponsored yarnathon.
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Get Fundraising!

Want to get involved in your own way? You can join #TeamRed and raise funds and awareness for #RedWednesday right now. Speak to your friends and family to brainstorm ideas to appeal to your community.

#TeamRed in your community

Browse our resources to find out ways your community can get involved.

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Red for #RedWednesday

Uniting in red for #RedWednesday

Shine a light on Christian persecution by lighting red or holding a candlelit service. Add red with flowers, vestments, and clothing in your celebration of prayer for our 10th year. Share your plans and tag us on socials.
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Parishes in Action

How will your parish mark #RedWednesday?

We are grateful for the support of Catholic Bishops, our Parish Priests, and the Catholic community for their support. Can you hold a special Mass to mark our 10th year?
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Schools in Action

Schools can support too!

Be one of the schools across the UK taking action to help displaced young Christians around the world in need. Whether theming RED with mufti days, bake sales, proms, or other creative or sporting school activities.