Consider Giving to Small Community Charities.
If you’d like, your donation can go to your favorite charity, and your entries will still count toward the Grand Prize Draw. We can give you a shortlist of charities in your area or matched to themes like youth, arts, or refugee support. Want us to narrow it down by location or cause? Just add a note with your chosen donation amount below, and we’ll give you one complimentary entry to the next Grand Prize Draw for every pound you donate.
To help you make a choice between our seasons National nominated charity and a local community cause, here are several inspiring small community charities in the UK, each with a clear cause and social presence you can explore further.
🌱 Selected Small Community Charities
Charity Cause Website Social Media
ApparelXchange (Glasgow)A social enterprise repurposing clothes for local families, reducing waste and supporting low-income households.apparelxchange.co.ukFacebook / Instagram
ASAN Wood Saints (Wolverhampton)Helps people build skills through woodworking, recycling timber, and connecting communities.asan.org.ukFacebook
Equal Arts (Cowgate, Newcastle)Supports older people and those living with dementia through creative arts programs.equalarts.org.ukTwitter/X / Facebook
Fairplay (North Derbyshire)Provides support for children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.fair-play.co.ukFacebook
Purple Rose Stockton (Teesside)Connects isolated communities through food and social activities.purplerose.org.ukFacebook
Sunflower Women’s Centre (Plymouth)A safe space for women experiencing trauma, abuse, or complex needs.trevi.org.uk/sunflowerFacebook
The Harbour Project (Swindon)Provides a supportive space for asylum seekers and refugees.harbourproject.org.ukFacebook
The Opening Doors Project (Liverpool)Volunteer-led initiative connecting locals through food and activities.openingdoorsproject.org.ukFacebook
Sources: smallcharities.org.uk UK Community Foundations
🔎 Key Takeaways
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These charities are deeply rooted in local communities, tackling issues like poverty, isolation, disability support, and refugee integration.
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Most rely on social media (primarily Facebook) to engage supporters, share updates, and drive fundraising.
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They exemplify the power of small-scale, place-based philanthropy: high impact with limited resources, often volunteer-driven.
Make a difference
Change starts with people like you. Your donation and chosen charity helps make a real impact, one action at a time. Together, we can do more to support your favourite local community cause.
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