Refugees like Teresa and Elias need your help in 2026.

Imagine arriving in the UK seeking refuge... You have little money, poor housing, few friends. Hatred towards immigrants in the summer makes you feel unwelcome. How can you build a life here?

Last year, more than 100,000 people like Teresa and Elias arrived in the UK seeking refuge. They need to be welcomed and loved by a church family.

This year, give the gift of a welcome to refugees, by connecting them with a local church.

Walk to Welcome

Take on a Walk to Welcome challenge and raise vital funds to provide refugees with welcome. You could walk five miles or 50 miles, organise a church walk, or create any challenge you like!

Join Today!

Fundraising for Welcome Churches

Not a Walker? No Problem!

There are plenty of other ways you can get involved and raise funds for Welcome Churches. You might like to organise a sponsored cycle, run, swim, bake sale, quiz night, coffee morning, community event, or another challenge that suits your interests and abilities. These are just a few ideas- the possibilities are endless!

We'd love to hear your plans and help make your fundraiser a success. If you have your own idea, please get in touch at info@welcomechurches.org and we'd be happy to support you with resources, advice, and promotional materials.

- Organise a sponsored bike ride.
- Complete a long-distance cycle challenge.
- Take part in a group cycling event.
- Organise a sponsored hike.
- Walk or cycle to every church in your local area.
Community events are a wonderful way to bring people together while raising funds and awareness. You could:
- Host a fundraising lunch or dinner where guests make donations.
- Organise a coffee morning or afternoon tea.
- Hold a bake sale.
- Run a barbecue or picnic.
- Organise a quiz night.
- Host a concert, music performance, or worship evening.
- Arrange a talent show.
- Organise a craft fair or community market.
- Host a neighbourhood sports game.
- Arrange a live or silent auction with donated items or services.
- Invite church members to donate homemade products, artwork, plants, or baked goods for sale.
You might also consider other fun ideas, for fun is always a part of fundraising!
- Encouraging church members to leave their cars at home and walk to church for a Sunday.
- Giving up a daily luxury and donating the savings.
- Hosting a sponsored challenge based on a hobby or skill.
- Organising a themed event focused on welcome, community, and belonging.
- Inviting local businesses to sponsor your challenge.
- Creating your own unique fundraising idea.