Make This Summer Count: Small Fundraisers. Lasting Global Impact.

Summer is a season for bringing people together. Whether it's sharing coffee in the garden, baking with the family or clearing out the garage, the simple things often create the biggest opportunities to make a difference.

This summer, why not turn one of those moments into a fundraiser for Links?

Every cake sold, every unwanted item given a new home and every pound raised helps equip our partners around the world with the training, resources and practical support they need to create lasting change in their own communities. We don't believe the answer to poverty is dependency - we believe in empowering people with the knowledge, skills and opportunities to build sustainable futures.

From leadership development and community healthcare training to education, business development and justice initiatives, Links works alongside trusted local partners across the globe, helping communities tackle the challenges they face with solutions that last. Rather than simply responding to immediate needs, we invest in people so they can transform their families, organisations and communities for generations to come.

The money raised through local fundraising events here in the UK helps make that possible.

And the best part? Fundraising doesn't have to be complicated.

We've already seen how successful community events can be. A recent cake sale at Arun Church brought people together over tea, homemade cakes and conversation, raising valuable funds to support Links' work around the world. It showed that when a community comes together, even for a few hours, the impact can reach far beyond what we can see.

There are so many easy ways to get involved this summer:

• Hold a bake sale with friends, neighbours or your workplace.
• Organise a garage or garden sale and turn unwanted items into opportunity.
• Host a coffee morning or afternoon tea.
• Arrange a barbecue, picnic or family games afternoon with donations instead of ticket sales.
• Take on a sponsored walk, run or cycle.
• Bring your church, school or community group together for a summer fundraising event.

Whatever you choose, we'll be here to support you.

Our team can provide fundraising resources, promotional materials, ideas and encouragement to help make your event a success. We love celebrating the incredible people who choose to stand alongside us and we'd be delighted to share your story too.

Together, we're connecting people, confronting poverty and creating potential.

This summer, your bake sale could help train community health workers. Your garage sale could contribute towards leadership development. Your coffee morning could help equip entrepreneurs with the skills to build sustainable businesses. Small acts of generosity here can create extraordinary opportunities for people around the world.

If you're thinking about organising a fundraiser this summer, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can turn sunny days into lasting change.

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