Christmas Challenge
Help double donations to Asylum Justice this Christmas
We are taking part in our first Big Give Christmas Challenge, and we need pledgers to help unlock matched funding.
Asylum Justice is preparing to take part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge for the first time. The Christmas Challenge is Big Give’s flagship seven-day online match funding campaign, giving charities the chance to have donations doubled during the campaign week.
To make this possible, we first need to build a pledge pot of £5,000 before the campaign begins.
These pledges help unlock Champion funding from Big Give partners, creating a combined match funding pot that can be used to double public donations made during the Christmas Challenge.
Why pledge
Asylum Justice is a specialist charity working to protect the rights of people seeking asylum, refugees and vulnerable migrants in Wales. We provide free, independent legal advice and representation to people navigating complex and urgent immigration and asylum issues, particularly where they are unable to access legal aid or secure other representation.
Our work helps people understand and exercise their rights, challenge unjust decisions, avoid destitution or wrongful removal, reunite with family members, and move towards safety, stability and dignity. In a shrinking advice sector, our support is often the last place people can turn for specialist immigration advice and representation.
How pledging works
A pledge is a promise of support towards our match funding pot. Pledges are only paid if Asylum Justice receives donations during the campaign. If we are successful in the Challenge, your pledge will help make it possible for public donations to go further and have twice the impact.
The pledge deadline is 28 August 2026. Pledge payments must be made between 8 December 2026 and 15 January 2027.
Can you help us reach £5,000 in pledges?
Every pledge, large or small, will help us build the match funding pot we need to take part in this campaign. By pledging your support, you can help Asylum Justice raise more for free legal advice and representation for people seeking sanctuary and safety in Wales.
You can sign up as a Pledger here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pledge?
A pledge is a promise to contribute to Asylum Justice’s match funding pot for the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Pledges help unlock further match funding and make it possible for public donations made during the campaign week to be doubled.
When do pledges need to be made?
Pledges need to be confirmed by 28 August 2026, ahead of the Christmas Challenge campaign week.
When would I need to pay my pledge?
Pledge payments are only made after the campaign week and must be paid between 8 December 2026 and 15 January 2027.
Will my pledge definitely be collected?
Your pledge is only called on if Asylum Justice receives donations during the campaign. It helps match those donations so supporters can have twice the impact.
Pledgers cannot donate during the Christmas Challenge 2026 campaign.
How much should I pledge?
Every pledge helps us move closer to our £5,000 target. We welcome support at any level that feels manageable for you.
Can organisations make a pledge?
Yes. Individuals, businesses, charitable trusts and other organisations can all consider becoming pledgers.
How do I sign up?
You can sign up here. If you would like to discuss a pledge first, please get in touch and we would be happy to talk it through.
I still have a question – who can I speak to?
If you have any questions about Asylum Justice, the Christmas Challenge or the pledge process, we would be very happy to speak with you. Please contact Milou at m.klein@asylumjustice.org.uk who will be happy to answer any questions you have.
