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Thank you for your compassion for the children and families of Benin and for considering fundraising for Benin Christian Support! Your energy and enthusiasm can help us raise vital funds, allowing us to continue and expand our work providing education, healthcare, and life-changing support in Benin, West Africa.

Every pound raised through your efforts translates directly into tangible hope and practical help – demonstrating God’s love in action.

Why Your Fundraising Matters So Much

The funds you raise have a powerful impact:

• £30 could help send a child to school for a year, including a daily nutritious meal.
• £50 could contribute towards vital medical supplies for a community clinic.
• £100 could help provide essential materials for building or repairing a family’s home.
• Larger amounts can support significant projects like classroom construction or funding major medical operations.

No matter the amount, your fundraising efforts fuel our mission and bring brighter futures closer for those in need.

Get Creative & Have Fun Fundraising!

There are countless ways to raise money, and the best ones are often those you’ll enjoy the most! Here are a few ideas to get you started – feel free to adapt them or come up with your own unique fundraiser:

Sponsored Challenges:

• Get Active: Participate in a sponsored run, walk, cycle, swim, or even a dance-a-thon! Ask friends and family to sponsor your efforts.
• Give Something Up: A sponsored silence, a tech-free day, or giving up a favourite treat for a month can be a great way to raise funds.
• Skill-Based Challenge: A read-a-thon, a sponsored knit, or a musical practice challenge.

Host an Event:

• Classic Favourites: Coffee mornings, bake sales, afternoon tea, or a bring-and-buy sale are always popular.
• Community Gatherings: Consider a quiz night, a talent show, a car wash, a garden party, or even a community BBQ.
• Musical Events: We’ve seen fantastic success with events like choir concerts – perhaps you have musical talents or connections to organise something similar!
• Themed Dinners: Host a dinner party and ask guests to donate what they might have spent on a meal out.

Collections & Other Ideas:

• Birthday Fundraiser: Ask for donations to Benin Christian Support instead of birthday gifts this year. Many social media platforms make this easy to set up.
• Collection Tins: With permission, you could place a collection tin in your workplace, church, or a local friendly shop.
• Matched Funding: See if your employer offers a matched funding scheme – this can double your fundraising total!
• School or Workplace Fun: Organise a non-uniform day, an office bake-off, or a dress-down Friday.

Online Fundraising:

• Set up a personal fundraising page on platforms like JustGiving or GoFundMe to easily collect donations and share your progress.

We’re Here to Support You!

You’re not alone in your fundraising journey! Benin Christian Support is here to help make your efforts a success. We can offer:

• Advice and Ideas: If you’re unsure where to start, get in touch, and we can brainstorm with you.
• Promotional Support: Where possible, we can help promote your event or fundraising page through our own communication channels.
• Resources: We may be able to provide you with our logo, information leaflets about our work, or sponsor forms. Please ask!

Ready to Get Started?

If you have a fundraising idea, no matter how big or small, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact us at ho**@*******************rt.com or call us on 01255 862618 to discuss your plans or ask any questions.

Thank you for considering fundraising for Benin Christian Support. Your initiative, passion, and generosity will bring hope and tangible help to so many children and families in Benin. Let’s make a difference, together!