The Big Connection

The Big Connection is now a more flexible and locally-focused fundraising tool.

You now have the option to raise funds directly for:

• Missional activities at your corps
• Another corps' mission
• Social Work Trust or local social work expression

The appeal runs throughout the year so you can fundraise at times that best suit you!

If you would like to try door-to-door fundraising, special permits for representatives of The Salvation Army are already in place for specific times of the year. 

If you would like more information on door-to-door fundraising, please speak to your corps officer or local leader, or email territorial.appeals@salvationarmy.org.uk​​​.

There are lots of ways to fundraise. You might consider scheduling a series of fundraising events throughout the year. 

Many corps arrange collecting days on high streets and supermarkets, while individuals and groups organise social events, coffee mornings and bake sales or take part in sporting events and challenges. Gather a group in your corps who are keen to fundraise together.

You might choose to:

• Challenge yourself or get some friends together to run, skydive or cycle
• Organise a Team Sally Army Big Tea Party
• Ask friends and family to donate to the Big Connection instead of giving a birthday gift

JustGiving

Fundraising online is another great way to raise money.

The Big Connection JustGiving page is justgiving.com/campaign/thebigconnection.

You can:

• Direct people to this page if they want to donate
• Set up your own corps JustGiving page by clicking 'start fundraising'

Please contact territorial.appeals@salvationarmy.org.uk if you need any support with setting up your corps JustGiving page. 

Tips for fundraising

• Create a fundraising team to share responsibility
• Reach out to local schools and businesses for additional support
• Use social media to promote your fundraising efforts – don't forget to tag the Community and Events Fundraising Facebook page!

Resources

Explore the Resource Centre to download this year's video, fundraising materials and collection guidance.

If you would like to give online, visit salvationarmy.org.uk/big-connection.

Our fundraising activities enable us to be the 'hands and feet' of Jesus and support members of our local communities. Now more than ever, we need to come together to serve, give, and show God’s love in action.

By getting involved, you can help shape a culture where fundraising is viewed as a vital part of our shared mission. Fundraising isn’t just a means to an end, it’s part of how we can live out our calling. When we invite others to give, we invite them into the mission of God.

If you would like to find out more about the Big Connection and get involved with fundraising, please contact our team at territorial.appeals@salvationarmy.org.uk​​​.