The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2024

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One donation, twice the impact for premature and sick babies.

For one week only, you have an opportunity to DOUBLE your donation to Bliss.

When you make a donation to our Big Give Christmas Challenge between Tuesday 3rd - Tuesday 10th December 2024, your donation will be doubled at no extra cost to you.

We're aiming to raise £10,000 during the week, which when doubled, would bring us to to our goal of £20,000.

Help Bliss to support premature and sick babies this Christmas.

Donate between 3rd – 10th December to have your donation to Bliss doubled.
Double my donation

Why support Bliss this Christmas?

Each year, 1 in 7 babies born in the UK need specialised care, that’s 90,000 babies born too soon or sick. This can leave parents feeling overwhelmed, fearful and isolated.

With your help, Bliss can provide the vital support for babies and families who need it most.

Your donation will go TWICE as far in supporting the most vulnerable babies born premature or sick right now, helping to ensure that every baby receives the best care possible in neonatal units and supporting parents as they navigate this journey.

How does it work?

Donate between Tuesday 3rd – Tuesday 10th December (midday) 2024 and every donation to our Big Give Christmas campaign page will be DOUBLED!

For one week only, every pound you give to Bliss through Big Give website will have twice the impact. If you give £10 we receive £20; if you give £100 we receive £200!

Thanks to our amazing Bliss pledgers and the support from ‘The Hospital Saturday Fund’ we have £10,000 of matched funding. To unlock this, we must raise £10,000 from generous supporters like you.

To ensure your donation is doubled, please contribute directly through our campaign page on the Big Give website. Donations made through other platforms will not be eligible for matched funding.

Support babies born too soon or too sick

Make TWICE the difference this Christmas

Spread the word

Help us reach our target of £20,000 in just 7 days! Every donation will be doubled, making your contribution go even further.

Please share this webpage, our Big Give campaign page, social media posts and donation link widely.

By spreading the word, you’re supporting our mission to give every baby born premature or sick has the best chance of survival and quality of life.

FAQs

When is the Big Give Christmas Challenge?

The Big Give Christmas Challenge runs from noon Tuesday 3rd – Tuesday 10th December noon 2024. During this week all donations through our Big Give campaign page will be doubled!

Where do I donate?

You can make your donation directly on Bliss’ Big Give campaign page to ensure it qualifies for matched funding.

What payment methods can I use to donate?

The Big Give accepts:

  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Switch
  • Delta
  • Solo
  • American Express
  • CAF Bank Business cards displaying the Mastercard logo

Can I add Gift Aid to my donation?

Yes, if you are a UK taxpayer, you can opt to add Gift Aid during the donation process. This increases your donation by 25% at no extra cost to you.

Are there any fees on my donation through the Big Give website?

Donations made with UK/EU Visa, MasterCard or Donation Funds (bank transfer). 1.5% of the donation amount + 20p + VAT. Donations made with Non-EU/UK Visa or MasterCard or American Express credit cards. 3.2% of the donation amount + 20p + VAT. Find our more about the Big Give fees here: https://biggive.org/our-fees/

What will appear on my bank statement?

Your bank statement will show a charge from the Big Give, the organisations processing donations for this campaign.

How is my donation doubled?

Your donation will be matched thanks to our generous pledgers and Big Give Champion, effectively doubling your impact.

What happens if I donate after the match funding has run out?

Once the matched funding pot has run out, donations will still go directly to Bliss’ work, but they won’t be doubled. We recommend donating early to maximise your impact.

What if I donate outside the campaign dates?

Only donations made inside the window of Tuesday 3rd – 10th December 2024 will qualify for matched funding. Donations outside these dates are still appreciated and will go towards supporting our work but will not be doubled.