At CUF, our mission is to tackle complex challenges like poverty and exclusion across England by mobilising people, churches, and whole communities to make a positive difference. Through programmes like Growing Good, Places of Welcome, and Positive Pathways, we aim to address not only the physical needs of those in poverty but also to improve relationships and confidence, empowering individuals and communities with a sense of self-worth.
You can be part of this change by fundraising for Church Urban Fund and encourage people within your own community to join you in making a difference.
There are lots of ways for you, your church or group to get involved. If you’d like to fundraise for us then we’d love to hear from you. Contact kelly.jones@cuf.org.uk if you would like any help - from setting up your just giving page, coming up with ideas or by provide resources. We want to make sure that you put the fun in fundraising!
Fundraise for us
Creating a fundraising page on Just Giving will make it easy for your friends and family to sponsor your fundraiser online.
This year CUF is inviting you to make a donation to our work, either through a collection at a Harvest Sunday service, or by holding a shared lunch or other fundraising activity
We’ve provided a number of different resources to help you introduce the work of CUF to your congregation, pray for the work we support and engage even the youngest members of your congregation.
Alistair took part in the advent Walk Towards Hope challenge and told us "I'm getting an opportunity to serve people in need. That answers my own need, it's circular. And I chose CUF because I want to help people rediscover their sense of hope and community."
The Royston Rough Sleepers have been holding an annual sleepout and raising funds for CUF for 8 years. One of the groups members Sophia explained why they don't use tents “We wanted to stay authentic to the experience of those who don’t get a choice, and aren’t just doing it for one night. For the first few years we slept under our tarpaulins around the church. Now we’re in the churchyard, as the bushes and trees afford some protection from the wind"
Why Fundraise for CUF?
Rising costs have challenged us all in recent years. Despite this, churches all over England have refused to back down, and have continued to be havens of hope for many communities across the UK. They have been a welcoming and consistent presence for communities and others who have lost that sense of hope and community.
From hot meals to warm spaces to newfound friendships, churches like those in CUF's Places of Welcome network provide vital physical and emotional support to those in need. Our mission is to give as many people as possible the resources and hope necessary to flourish.
But we cant do it alone. Will you join us to provide hope to those in need?
And if you want to find out more information about the work we have done in our latest impact report linked below.
Impact Report 2024
Find out how we worked alongside churches and community groups across England to make our neighbourhoods better places to thrive in 2024
