Fundraise in your church
Learn how your church can take part in events and fundraise to help support more children across the UK.
Wakefield Circuit Support Group joined with nine other churches for a sponsored jigsaw puzzle race, raising £1,600 in one afternoon.
- Plan your Christmas service in support of Action for Children using our Worship Outline.
- Read our latest Church Supporters' Newsletter: September 2026.
- Mark these 2027 dates in your calendars and support Action for Children through fundraising.
Fundraising ideas for your church
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1Bake sale
Host a bake sale after your Sunday service and ask your congregation to bring homemade bakes.
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Fundraising fete
Host a fundraising fete with your church by hanging bunting and cooking a BBQ feast.
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Get crafting
Gather your congregation's crafters for a creative making day and raise funds by selling handmade items.
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Spotlight our work
Invite an Action for Children speaker to a church service, or show a video to encourage support.
Count Your Blessings features inspirational stories, thought-provoking reflections and activities that help you connect with and support our work throughout Lent.
Although Lent is over, you can still make a difference by downloading our activity booklet below, and choosing an activity that helps take action for children.
Resources:
Taken part in Count Your Blessings?
Action for Children Sunday happens on the second Sunday of July.
However, you can celebrate and support Action for Children with a worship service at any time of the year.
Download our worship booklet to help guide your service, featuring Bible readings, hymns and real-life stories.
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Did you know that lots of our donations come from gifts in wills? They can transform a child’s life.
You'll find everything you need on our Gift in wills page, including:
- Guidance on writing or updating your will.
- Information for executors and solicitors.
- A free Gift in Wills information pack.
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