Birmingham Children’s Trust
Please note the final date for contribution is 10th December
Advent is a special time when we look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and the story of Redemption in the Bible. We are reminded that God is Emmanuel, God with us, that we are never alone; we are cherished by the divine. Despite life’s uncertainties, one thing remains constant: God is with us, always has been, and always will be. He humbly chose to come as a child, setting aside His divine glory. This Christmas, we invite you and your loved ones to join us in celebrating and sharing the good news. There are various ways to participate, whether you enjoy singing at the top of your lungs at London Carols at the Dominion Theatre, attending our services, or supporting our Christmas initiatives to help those in need. Everyone is welcome as we come together to adore Him. May this season be filled with joy and togetherness, knowing that God is with us yesterday, today, and always.
One of the attributes of our church community is its kind-hearted and generous spirit. While Christmas brings joy for many, it’s crucial to remember that some may be grappling with isolation, displacement, financial difficulties, poor health, or grief. Through our Christmas Giving initiative, we can show our Saviour’s love and kindness by extending our generosity to those both within and outside our community.
Below, you’ll find information about the local partnerships we are supporting this Christmas and ways you can contribute and become involved. Let’s unite to spread the love of Christmas, making a difference in our local communities.
We’re on a mission to create hampers across the UK, spreading love to those in our community who could use extra support during this season. If you’re eager to lend a hand, please get in touch with your group leader or Location Pastor for more information on how you can get involved.
We’ve joined forces with several local partners in each of our locations to strengthen initiatives aimed at helping our local communities this holiday season. Simply choose a location below to discover what we’re up to and learn how you can contribute to these heart-warming efforts.
Birmingham Children’s Trust
Please note the final date for contribution is 10th December
Refugee Response Football United
For our Christmas Giving initiative in Central London we want to bless young refugees of 14-18 years in London with some nice things to keep warm in winter! We are hoping to bless 150 young refugees and particularly need beanies, gloves and snoods.
Please send the gift to our hub:
Hillsong Refugee Response
35 Little Russell Street
London WC1A 2HH
Excellence In All
To provide a small gift for children visiting parents in prison, let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus.
Please note final contributions are due by Friday 15th December.
4 organisations. Chapter 1, Your Sanctuary, St Peter’s Hospital & YMCA.
Chapter One & Your Sanctuary
- Support for those who have experienced domestic abuse.
Little Roo
- Gifts for the siblings of babies in need of neonatal support.
YMCA
- Supporting care Leavers and young people in housing crisis.
Please note the final date for contribution is 16th December
The Princess Project
Providing gifts for mothers and their families across Kent. The Princess Project supports mums and their families to thrive by providing a holistic package of physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support.
Please use the Amazon Wishlist below by Wednesday 6th December and ensure that the gift is delivered to the ‘Princess Project’ Gift Registry Address, please also do not add any gift wrap options. Thank you so much for your generosity!
We will also be supporting The Princess Project through the collection of good quality second hand children's Christmas clothing, books and Christmas soft toys & games. There will be a collection point in the foyer from Sunday 19th November.
The Message Trust
This Christmas season we’re partnering with the Message Trust, through our Community Grocery Store, to produce 200 hampers that will go into homes around our city. You can contribute financially below or in our services on Sunday.
Please note all contributions are due by Friday 15th December.
Causeway
This Christmas, we’re grateful to once again be partnering with Causeway; a local charity that works with victims of human trafficking. We we’ll be providing beautiful Christmas gifts to help people feel the tangible sense of value that is placed on them by Jesus. We invite you to generously participate in being the hands and feet of Jesus this Christmas.
Please note the final date for contribution is 18th December.
Phoenix Community Care and Muswell Hill Homeless Soup Kitchen
Phoenix Community Care
- Providing Christmas lunch for street homeless community.
Muswell Hill Homeless Soup Kitchen
- Housing and support to children asylum seekers and refugee arriving home in London.
Please note contributions are due by Tuesday 19th December
Oxford Hub
Contribution to an Amazon wish list of toys or financial contribution for hampers for the elderly.
The Cow Shed
Providing gifts and clothes for vulnerable children.
Please contribute directly to The Cow Shed by Sunday 10th December.
Time and Talents
Providing a choir for their Christmas event. We are also participating in a gift-wrapping day as well as getting gifts for vulnerable older adults.
Regenerate-Rise, Little Village and Spear
Regenerate-Rise
Regenerate-Rise works with over 250 isolated elderly across the boroughs of Wandsworth and Merton. Many live in poverty, have no families, no next of kin and no other support. This Christmas present may be the only one they receive this year.
Please note the final date for contribution is Friday 15th December.
Little Village
We want to offer financial support to help Little Village deliver bundles of joy to families, including warm clothes, toys, beds and supermarket vouchers. All donations received 28 Nov - 5 Dec will be doubled thanks to match funding.
Spear
Gifts for those on the streets and in temporary accommodation
The following gifts (unwrapped) dropped off at Church by the 10th Dec.
- Men’s scarf
- Men and Women socks
- Shower Gel
- Mens hat
- Biscuit selection box
- Chocolates (Celebrations, Heroes or Quality Street)
Please drop of all items at one of our Sunday services up until Sunday 10th December.
Contribute online in under a minute by using your mobile number or email. It’s a fast and secure method to manage your giving conveniently.
Download the “Hillsong Give” App for iPhone or Android devices. Choose your location and select the specific initiative you wish to support.
Gift Aid is a valuable initiative of the UK Government, allowing charities to receive an additional 25p for every £1 donated by UK taxpayers. This boost is achieved by reclaiming the basic rate of tax already paid on your donation. When you make a Gift Aid Declaration, the total value of your donation can increase, and it won’t incur any extra cost to you.
When you make a donation online or via our Giving App, we’ll guide you through the process of registering and claiming Gift Aid. For those who prefer giving through a standing order or bank transfer, we have provided an online declaration form, which can be accessed below.
If you choose to contribute via bank transfer or by using an envelope during one of our weekend services, we’ll request that you create your personal 7-character Giving ID. You can craft this unique identifier using your initials, birthdate, or any combination of characters that suits you.