The Big Connection

Our annual appeal to help communities across the UK.

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Donate to The Big Connection and help someone in need today. Every penny supports people who are vulnerable or marginalised across the UK.

The Big Connection is our annual fundraising initiative for The Salvation Army’s Social Work Trust. The appeal is about more than just raising funds – it's about sharing our vision and inviting others to join our mission and raise money for our social and community programmes. This includes supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, providing specialist support for adult survivors of modern slavery, caring for older people in our residential care homes, and offering tailored support to help people become job-ready through Employment Plus.

Our local fundraisers take on the challenge in many ways – from bike rides, bake sales and fun runs, to supermarket and door-to-door collections.

You can donate online or by getting in touch with your local Salvation Army church to find out how they are fundraising this year

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All donations to the Big Connection directly support The Salvation Army’s work to care for people who are vulnerable or in need. This includes supporting people experiencing homelessness, running care homes and day centres for older people, reuniting families through our Family Tracing Service, and providing a place of safety for adult victims of modern slavery.

Through a network of over 62,050 churches and community centres, we offer compassionate support, a listening ear and practical help to those in need.

Our work includes:
•   Supporting men, women and families who are experiencing homelessness
•   Running care homes and day centres for older people
•   Reuniting families through our Family Tracing Service
•   Offering training and advice to people looking for sustained employment
•   Providing a place of safety for adult victims of modern slavery.

While collectors do not necessarily wear Salvation Army uniform, all carry a permit and Salvation Army-branded envelopes and/or collection tins. If you would like to verify the authenticity of a fundraiser please contact your nearest Salvation Army centre.

Before we fundraise in any area we always get permission from the relevant local authority, so you can also check with them if you have any concerns.

Have fun. Challenge yourself. Change lives.

Fundraising for The Salvation Army is a rewarding way for you to get involved and support our vital work. Whether you participate in one of our thrilling challenge events or organise your own fundraiser, you'll make a big difference.

Learn more about fundraising for us