Giving Tuesday 2021

Today is Giving Tuesday, an international day in which people come together and support charities and good causes by donating or giving their time. It’s a chance to give back and a wonderful way to do, and be part of, something amazing.

There are many ways that you can give back to charities in support of the work that they do – and they don’t all have to involve giving money.

• You could give your time – volunteer, fundraise or donate your services to help out a charity. Find out how to fundraise for Step One Charity here.
• Think about donating something – blankets, coats and warm clothing to a homeless charity. St Petrocks have a list of items needed to support the homeless in Exeter.
• When buying gifts for Christmas think about charity gifts – many people appreciate the gesture of a gift that will help others. Mind Charity sells Christmas cards and calendars here where all donations will go towards supporting those dealing with mental health difficulties.
• Find a campaign that you wish to support and write to your MP. Here is a campaign by the Mental Health Foundation to ask for more to be done ‘Mental health in schools: Make it Count’
• Buy some items for your local food bank. Most supermarkets have collection points for donations to food banks so just buy an extra item or two with your regular shopping
• Spread the word! Talk to your friends and family about Giving Tuesday and the importance of supporting charities. Spread the word on social media using #GivingTuesday