The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021 – It’s live!

The Big Give 2021

The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2021 is live! Help Step One today in preventing someone from reaching a crisis point this Christmas.

Support for BeWell@StepOne

For this year’s Christmas Challenge, we’re raising money for our online mental health service, BeWell@StepOne. This service is Step One’s specific response to the alarming increase in the number of people across Devon who are seeking support for their mental health, particularly in the wake of the pandemic.

BeWell@StepOne provides critical online support, through courses and workshops, to those who experience mental health challenges. We help people develop better coping strategies and self-management techniques to maintain good mental health.

How your Big Give donation helps

BeWell@StepOne is run entirely through voluntary donations, meaning that the generosity of our community is key to the services we provide. Any donation made through The Big Give will go directly towards funding the practitioners who run the courses, or to training the volunteers who so kindly offer their time to help others, or to supporting the teams who work so hard to keep our charity running behind the scenes.

By making a donation through the Big Give, your donation will be doubled, helping to bring us towards the total needed to run pioneering digitally-integrated mental health support in the areas which need it most. Every donation is seen, appreciated, and recognised as a part of a community reaching out to help someone else in need.

If you share our vision and are inspired by the fantastic opportunities we are creating for those experiencing mental health difficulties in your local area then please support our Christmas Challenge by donating today!

Alternatively, if you know somebody who would be interested in kindly donating to Step One Charity, please share our page by clicking the social media buttons at the bottom of this page.

How does it work?

From 12pm Tuesday 30 November to 12pm to Tuesday 7 December, every donation made via our Big Give page will be doubled through matched funding.

So if you donate £10, it becomes £20. If you donate £25 then it becomes £50, and so on. We need the support of those passionate about mental health to help raise £1100, which will be matched by pledges of £550 already secured from generous major donor pledges.

*Donations are only doubled until the matched funding has gone. Watch the video below to learn more:

How do I donate?

Only donations made during the campaign dates on our page of the Big Give website will be doubled. This link will go live on Tuesday 30th November at midday.

The campaign will then run until 12pm midday on Tuesday 7th December, unless we meet our target beforehand. Donations made outside of these times and dates (or on the Step One website rather than our Big Give webpage) will still come to the charity, but won’t be doubled or counted towards the Big Give total.

Related articles

Face illustrations with the text 'Stay connected this December'

Stay connected this December – BeWell@StepOne activities

December can be a busy and often overwhelming time of year. Our BeWell@StepOne service is designed to support local people across Devon and has a variety of activities and support groups to help you through the festive season.
OT Week 2024 (Photo of our OTs Lizzie, Lilly, Connor and Roy.

OT Week 2024: Wellbeing tips from our Occupational Therapy team

Occupational Therapy Week is a great opportunity to celebrate the incredible work of our Occupational Therapists (OTs) and highlight the positive impact they have on people's lives at Cypress Hospital.
Granvue - 24 hour supported living

Granvue – A new chapter in supported living

Granvue has been an essential part of Step One’s journey for many years. Now, we're excited to add a new chapter to Granvue’s story as we officially transition it into a supported living house.
A Letter of hope

A letter of hope from BeWell@StepOne participants

Our Anxiety Peer Support Cafe attendees have kindly pieced together this welcome letter for anyone wishing to join one of our BeWell@StepOne services.
Graphic with wording 'Could you be our next Trustee?'

Step One is seeking new Trustees and a new Chair to shape our future!

Step One is currently looking for passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees, including a new Chair to lead us into the future. As we continue to support people across Devon through our vital mental health and wellbeing services, your expertise can make a lasting difference and help to shape our future.
Dee Allbrook

Walking and wellbeing: A Q&A with Dee Allbrook

Meet Dee Allbrook, a Recovery Practitioner here at Step One. Amongst many things, Dee hosts a number of our BeWell@StepOne peer support groups and wellbeing activities. We recently sat down with her and had a chat about walking and the wellbeing benefits it can provide.
Every Step Counts challenge

Step up for mental health in Devon with our Every Step Counts challenge

Get involved in our Every Step Counts challenge this October to get active, raise vital funds for mental health support and earn a commemorative medal!
Mental health charity Step One celebrates new chapter at X Centre in Exeter

Step One Celebrates New Chapter with Successful Open Day Event at Exeter Quayside

On 13th June 2024, Step One celebrated a successful Open Day event at their new home, the X Centre on Exeter Quayside.
The power of movement for mental wellbeing

The power of movement for mental wellbeing, by Dr. Lindsay Jones

Dr. Lindsay Jones, Clinical Psychologist here at Step One, explores 6 ways in which movement and exercise can enhance our mental wellbeing.
©️ Copyright 2024 – Step One. Registered Charity Number: 235434 Company Number 393477 in England. X Centre, Commercial Road, Exeter, EX2 4AD. Web Design by The Ambitions Agency