Christian Aid Week

Another fantastic Christian Aid Week 10-16 May

We’ve been amazed by your creativity and determination to celebrate this year’s Christian Aid Week. We know it wasn’t an easy one to plan for with coronavirus restrictions, but you rose to the occasion beautifully. From the 300,000 steps in May challenge to posting envelopes to bake sales, you’ve done so much to show your solidarity with our global neighbours facing the climate crisis – in Kenya and beyond. Thank you all for your continued support. We hope you enjoy reading about some of the events that happened across the country.

North Yorkshire: A team of walkers (and Keeva the dog) from churches across Northallerton took on the 300,000 steps challenge this year.

Michael Webster, chair of the local Christian Aid group, said: ‘In total, at least four million steps were walked or run, despite challenging weather on some days! We’re approaching a total of £3,400.’

Thank you

When we first met Rose in Kenya, extreme weather robbed her of a reliable source of water. Without water, every day was a struggle. Without water, Rose was thirsty and hungry.

Your support has given people like Rose the hope that they can stand strong against the elements. West Yorkshire: Creativity is a strong force in Haworth , where villagers ran their first ever Scarecrow Festival. It featured 54 scarecrows and raised over £1,700.

Your impact 740

giving pages set up

556m

steps taken in the 300,000 steps challenge

869

e-envelopes created, raising more than £335,000

1.3m

envelopes ordered

Nearly £5m raised.

Moray: Minister Andrew Kimmitt did a sponsored tour of the River Spey in one day. He ran 15km from Loch Spey to Garva Bridge, cycled 135km to Fochabers, then kayaked the last stretch to Spey Bay. Phew! Kinross: A water bucket challenge organised by the Kinross Christian Aid group helped engage young people in this year’s appeal stories and raise over £5,000.

Glasgow: The Boys’ Brigade organised a sponsored carwash, raising almost £700.

Northumberland: Inspired by Rose’s story, John McArdle and Tony Brookes from Hexham walked five miles from their home to fetch water from the River Tyne before returning home with it. Their Christian Aid group raised around £2,000.

Anglesey: Nan Powell-Davies and Anna Jane Evans completed the 300,000 steps challenge – in just one week! Together they have raised nearly £6,000.

Neath: Father Rhun ap Robert from the Church in Wales cycled around his local Afon Nedd Ministry Area (Neath) to raise funds. Cardiff: Llandaff City primary school in Cardiff raised over £2,000 during Christian Aid Week. Lincolnshire: St Thomas

C of E Primary School in Boston took on the 300,000 steps challenge this May. Each class walked three laps around their football pitch, raising £192. A fantastic result!

Suffolk: Supporter Christine Stainer sold afternoon tea boxes in her village, raising £200. Each box contained sandwiches, scones, tea bags, and lots of scrummy cakes.