Walk to Welcome
3. Promote Your Event
The more people hear about your fundraiser, the greater your opportunity to raise funds and awareness for refugees. Your friends and family will be inspired by hearing why a cause matters to you. A simple message, a photo, and a clear invitation to support can go a long way.
A. Social Media Posts
We've created a selection of Walk to Welcome posters and graphics that you can personalise and share on social media, church newsletters, WhatsApp groups, and community noticeboards.
Download the campaign graphics here: [pending]
Some of these designs allow you to add:
Your name
Your event details
Your fundraising target
Your own photograph
You can write social media posts to invite your community to support your target, or keep them posted about how you are progressing in your challenge! Simply post a photo (or the video if you are doing a post-event post), and write your own posts or adapt the sample texts below.
Sample Post
Refugees seeking safety often travel thousands of miles to reach the UK. But when they arrive, their journey and hardship is not always over. Too many refugees and people seeking asylum face loneliness, isolation, and uncertainty, with no community, support network, or place to belong.
That's why I will be [event name] on [date] at [location].
Together, we will [brief description of activity] to raise funds for Welcome Churches (@WelcomeChurches), a national Christian charity equipping churches across the UK to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum with friendship, practical support, and community.
Please support me by donating or joining the event. Every pound raised helps more refugees find a local church that they can walk to, where they can experience welcome, belonging, and hope.
Donate here: [Insert fundraising link]
#WalkToWelcome #WelcomeChurches #Refugees #Welcome
Short Version
I'm taking part in #WalkToWelcome to help #refugees and people seeking asylum find welcome, friendship, and community through local churches across the UK.
Please consider supporting my fundraiser: [Insert fundraising link]
Thank you for your support!
@WelcomeChurches #Welcome
Event Reminder Post
Just a reminder that my [event name] is happening on [date]!
I'd love for you to join us or support the fundraiser if you're able. Every donation helps @WelcomeChurches equip more churches to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum.
Find out more and donate here: [Insert fundraising link]
#WalkToWelcome #Refugees #Welcome
Personalise the materials or come up with your own, so your community can connect with your goal and challenge!
If you would like to, posting progress updates ("Halfway to my target!", "Training walk completed!", etc.) are also fun ways to invite your friends and family to come onboard and join your fundraiser at different stages of preparation / progression.
C. WhatsApp Messages
WhatsApp can be one of the most effective ways to invite friends and family to support your fundraiser. Add an image to catch your family’s attention and invite them to support or join you!
Feel free to draft your messages or adapt these messages:
Hello everyone!
I'm taking part in Walk to Welcome and raising funds for Welcome Churches, a Christian charity helping churches across the UK welcome refugees and people seeking asylum.
On [date], I'll be [describe your challenge or event] to help ensure more refugees can find friendship, support, and belonging through a local church.
If you'd like to support me, you can donate here:
[Insert fundraising link]
Thank you so much for your encouragement and support!
Short WhatsApp Message
Hi! I'm taking part in Walk to Welcome to support refugees and people seeking asylum through Welcome Churches.
If you'd like to support my fundraiser, you can donate here:
[Insert fundraising link]
Thank you!
C. Hashtags
Using hashtags on social media posts can help more people discover your fundraiser and learn about the campaign. We recommend using:
#WalkToWelcome
#NoRefugeeAlone
#WelcomeChurches
#Refugees
#Welcome
When posting on social media, please tag Welcome Churches (@WelcomeChurches) so we can celebrate your fundraising journey and share your success with others.
D. Church notices and Sunday service announcements
If you are fundraising through your church community, or if you would like to invite your church to join in, ask your church leaders about announcing your fundraising in church notices or announcements!