Charity supporters in South Yorkshire prepare for Britain’s longest-running fundraising week
Christian Aid supporters across the country are coming together for the 2026 Changemakers Conference and among them will be people from Sheffield.
Changemakers is a chance for supporters to gather to hear about the results from Christian Aid Week 2025, find out about the stories behind this year’s appeal and meet up with other supporters and Christian Aid staff.
Newcomers are also welcome, to find out more about the charity which works with some of the most vulnerable communities around the world, as well as fundraising, and campaigning on global issues including climate justice and debt.
The Changemakers’ Conference, takes place on Saturday March 14, at St John’s Church, Waterloo, London.
And around the country, people are getting together for watch parties so they can take part via livestream – including the Sheffield supporters who are hosting a party at St Gabriel's Church, Dobbin Hill (bottom end) (S11 7JB).
Alison Tresize, from the Sheffield Christian Aid Group, explained: “The conference is a chance to encourage and inspire local people and churches who support Christian Aid’s work. It’s also a great opportunity for newer supporters to find out a bit more about how they can give, act, and pray during the year. We are an active group, and most recently held our Christmas appeal carol singing which raised more than £650.
“As well as meeting and sharing ideas with others, the conference will be an opportunity to hear about Christian Aid Week and the stories of people and partners in Kenya which will be the focus of this year’s appeal. This is open to anyone and we look forward to seeing lots of people who’d like to find out more about what Christian Aid does.”
The watch party is taking place from 10.30am-2pm and people can register to attend here - Changemakers Conference: Regional | Christian Aid. Anyone who would like to watch the conference online from home can register here.