WE’RE EXCITED to share that The Open Table Network [OTN] has secured a Charity Champion funder for this year’s Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s biggest match-funding campaign! 

The Together Fund will match every pound raised from our supporters during the campaign, helping us reach our ambitious £10,000 target.

What does this mean?

This is the second important piece of the Christmas Challenge pie.  With pledges from twelve of our amazing supporters and three Open Table communities, we’ve already secured £2,500. Now, the Together Fund will match this with another £2,500!

So we have a fantastic £5,000 ready and waiting to unlock when the donation window opens on Giving Tuesday, 3rd December, for just seven days. 

If we can raise £5,000 in donations in one week, we'll receive a minimum of £10,000, to help secure the future of The Open Table Network!

Why support us?

Open Table communities offer a safe, affirming space for LGBTQIA+ people, especially during the festive season - a time that can be particularly difficult for those who feel isolated from less welcoming churches or challenging family dynamics. Being part of an Open Table community means having a place to belong and share the joy of Christmas in an environment that truly celebrates you. We want to make sure even more people have access to that warm, inclusive welcome all year round, by strengthening and expanding our network of commutnities across the UK.

How you can help

We need everyone to join us! Mark your calendars now or, even better, click our ‘Save The Date’ button below, and we'll send you the link as soon as the donation window opens. Every £1 given between midday on 3rd December and midday on 10th December will unlock an additional £1 from our £5,000 match pot, doubling the impact of your support.  

It's only donations given in this window that are matched, so don’t miss this rare chance to make your gift go further. 

Your support will help us continue to create welcoming spaces for LGBTQIA+ people of faith across England and Wales. Let’s ensure that no one is left out in the cold this Christmas.

Thank you to the Together Fund for making this opportunity possible, and thank you for standing with us. Your support makes a big impact.

We look forward to celebrating a season of joy, belonging, and community with you.