This week marks the start of the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025, and for Breadwinners, it’s one of the most important moments of the year. From Tuesday 2nd of December midday to the 9th of December midday, every donation made to our campaign is doubled — meaning your impact goes twice as far.

👉 Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006X0LxYAK

During the Big Give week, Breadwinners get all donations doubled!

A Difficult Moment for Refugees and Migrants

Right now is a scary and uncertain time for refugees and migrants in the UK. Policies are becoming harsher. Opportunities are becoming fewer. And the public conversation can often feel dehumanising.

For many young refugees arriving alone — without family support, without work experience, and often without the right to work — the path forward can feel blocked before it even begins.

And yet, despite everything, these young people continue to show incredible courage and ambition. They want to work. They want to contribute. They want to build a life here.

Why Breadwinners Matter More Than Ever

At Breadwinners, we offer something simple but life-changing:
a young person’s first real opportunity in the UK.

Through our programmes, young refugees gain:

Their first UK work experience
Professional training
A dedicated mentor
A supportive community
A real income and confidence boost

These are the stepping stones that open doors.

Young people who start at our market stalls go on to jobs in hospitality, retail, logistics, journalism, health, tech, customer service, university courses, apprenticeships — and often, to their dreams.

Over 797 young refugees have already come through our programmes. 76% progress into work, study, or volunteering.
That’s because opportunity changes everything.

**Why Your Support Right Now Matters**

Every year, the Big Give helps make our work possible — but this year, the challenge feels even more urgent.

Many of us feel helpless watching political decisions that make life harder for refugees. We want to take action, but the scale of the problem can feel too big to touch.

This week, we have a tangible, practical, and powerful way to make a difference.

A £10 donation becomes £20.
A £50 donation becomes £100.
A £100 donation becomes £200.

This isn’t symbolic support — it’s a direct, doubled impact that reaches young people immediately.

👉 Donate here: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006X0LxYAK

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Early Donations Matter

One of the most important parts of the Big Give is momentum.
The more support we receive early, the more visible and credible our campaign becomes, especially to people who have never heard of us before.

Your donation — no matter the size — helps build that momentum.

There is truly no such thing as a small gift.

How You Can Help

If you want to make a difference this week, here are three ways:

1. Donate (doubled until 9 December!)

👉 https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000006X0LxYAK

2. Share our campaign

Your voice amplifies ours. Share on WhatsApp and Socials — anywhere your community gathers.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearebreadwinners/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearebreadwinners/
X/Twitter: https://x.com/webreadwinners
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/27106061/

3. Volunteer or get involved

If you’re in London or Brighton, we always welcome new mentors, supporters, and community members.

Hope Is a Collective Effort

At a time when the national conversation feels heavy and hostile, Breadwinners is a reminder that kindness, opportunity, and community still exist — and can grow.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years.
Thank you to everyone who will step up this week.
And thank you for standing with young people who simply want a chance to build a future.

Let’s make this a week of hope.

A massive thanks to Zein Khalifa from @whitebox.uk , whiteboxmedia.co.uk for shooting the amazing video and stills!