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Faith groups

Faith groups of all denominations fundraise for us throughout the year, helping families struggling with unfit housing and homelessness. Want to join them? Get our free fundraising pack to help you plan a service, meeting or fundraising event for Shelter.

Why fundraise for Shelter?

We stand with millions of people who are facing unfit housing or homelessness every year, through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so that no one has to fight unsafe housing or homelessness alone.

Fundraising ideas for your faith group:

Cake sale

Get your best bakers together and create a cake stall after your service or meeting.

Celebrate Diwali together

Hold a small dinner or get-together to celebrate the festival of light and ask attendees to make a donation to attend.

Hold a Purim fancy dress competition

Challenge members of your synagogue and see who can wear the best costume at Purim. Why not fundraise by charging an entry fee per participant and ask the kids to judge who's the best dressed?

Classes and workshops

Do you know an expert florist or a wonderful woodworker? Ask them to lead a class teaching their specialist skill and ask for a donation for each person that attends.

Carol concert

Organise a carol concert with your congregation and ask for a donation to Shelter at the door. Bonus points if you throw some mince pies into the mix!

Community iftar

Holding an iftar is a great way to bring your community together as you break your fast during Ramadan, as well as raising money.

Give something up

Can't go a day without chocolate or a latte from your favourite coffee shop? Make an agreement with your faith community to forego something for a specified period and donate the money you would have spent to Shelter.

Still not sure?

At Shelter, we're committed to being as inclusive as possible. If you don't see your religion or faith group represented on this page, please email us at faith@shelter.org.uk and we'll work hard to rectify this.

Get your free fundraising pack

Our fundraising pack has everything you need to get started.

Get in touch

If you have any questions or need support with your faith group's fundraising activities, please email faith@shelter.org.uk and a local community fundraiser will get back to you.