THOUSANDS of people around the UK took part in the national #UKCharityWeek celebrations last week.
The annual charity awareness campaign galvanised the country as people took part in everything from baking events to Christmas Jumper days.
Official Partner Charities made the most of the fundraising opportunities afforded to them by the resources of the campaign, and the awareness opportunities were maximised by charities all over the UK as the hashtag once again trended consistently throughout the week.
#UKCharityWeek Founder Lee Rayment said:
“We have been overwhelmed by the kindness of people. From the very first day to the last seconds of the campaign, it brought people together and got them behind some fantastic causes.
“I don’t think it could have gone any better! So next week I’ll have the team turn their attention to 2019 as we look to find new innovative ways to bring the charities and the public closer together.
“Thank you, everybody, for your support; in particular our sponsors For Good Causes, our Corporate Friends and of course, the Official Partner Charities and members of the public. I wish all readers a very merry Christmas and a very, very happy and healthy 2019!”
For more information or to register as an Official Partner Charity for #UKCharityWeek 2019, please click here.
Here are just a selection of the tens of thousands of Social Media posts made during #UKCharityWeek 2018.
We've been proud to champion #UKCharityWeek this year and celebrate and support the amazing work of charities throughout the country https://t.co/WUxB2zBx6L by @charity_today @UKCharityWeek #MondayMotivation #MondayMorning
— Sideways 6 (@Sideways6Ideas) December 10, 2018
Always great partnering up with #UKCharityWeek!
Here's to next year! Merry Christmas from all of us here at The Grand! https://t.co/gxYQgNV1Jg— Grand Theatre (@Grand_Theatre) December 10, 2018
Such a fantastic week! Thank you to all who supported #UKCharityWeek. @UKCharityWeek
— Ormiston Families (@ormistonfamily) December 10, 2018
After our first ever #UKCharityWeek, i can confirm that we have raised £1,847.48 towards our Christmas appeal so far! Thank you to everyone who took part or contributed to our cause. There is still time to #donate or #GetInvolved! https://t.co/R9uGqoEKNF #charity #FestiveFriday pic.twitter.com/Z9G5XobPPZ
— ROH Charitable Fund (@FundRoh) December 7, 2018
Thank you! We are so happy to have been involved! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well.
— Harris Hill (@HarrisHillJobs) December 10, 2018
We are thrilled to have been able to support #UKCharityWeek and to have raised funds and awareness in our office! https://t.co/UA67M9FLVY
— Garbutt + Elliott (@Garbutt_Elliott) December 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/ForGoodCausesUK/status/1072033856373571584
The end of #UKCharityWeek – thanks to @UKCharityWeek for organising & to every charity / voluntary organisation, the volunteers & staff who invest so much into people & community. #MerryChristmas https://t.co/mN155f0Gfw pic.twitter.com/mSjt3h0G7U
— CNI Network (@cninet) December 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/lbrayment/status/1071805812971057152
Today @UKCharityWeek draws to a close – we've been delighted to be an official partner once again this year. Thank you @Charity_Today #UKCharityweek pic.twitter.com/oSoiYarwiB
— Action Medical Research (@actionmedres) December 9, 2018
Well done @UKCharityWeek. What an amazing week. Thank you for raising awareness for so many amazing charities#UKCharityWeek #Charity
— MCKS Charitable Foundation UK (@MCKSCFUK) December 8, 2018
We're pleased that we're an official partner of #UKCharityWeek: https://t.co/VQLJuL2Qxt – get behind your favourite #charities and pay it forward today. Find out how to support ACT here: https://t.co/lwaq7IFeWb – #donations, #fundraising, #volunteering – it's all a massive help pic.twitter.com/Z4QMrcbdYo
— AngliaCareTrust (@AngliaCareTrust) December 8, 2018
We had a fantastic #UKCharityWeek, looking through all our wonderful charity clients and raising funds for a good cause. Same time next year? #ChristmasJumperDay pic.twitter.com/CYNhnFAEdo
— IE (@iedesign) December 7, 2018
It has been great being involved with #UKCharityWeek – roll on next next year!!!#charity #FeelGoodFriday #education #support #research #smallbutvital pic.twitter.com/TS4O5WRYHR
— Scottish Cot Death Trust (@CotDeathTrust) December 7, 2018
A very kind message from @BeingBoycie for our founder and the team. Thank you very much John Challis for your support of #UKCharityWeek.#charitytuesday #boycie #onlyfoolsandhorses #greengreengrass pic.twitter.com/y2qnI62LkW
— UK Charity Week – #UKCharityWeek❤️ (@UKCharityWeek) August 22, 2018
We're proud supporters of #UKCharityWeek! Learn how you can also support this week's campaign at https://t.co/PglLdDAEOV @Charity_Today pic.twitter.com/ERuIcwtq62
— Internet Watch Foundation (@IWFhotline) December 7, 2018
We are very happy to be partnered with #UKCharityWeek and have been busy with lots of events this week! https://t.co/3kEabBpfGm https://t.co/VXk38i4gak
— info@me2club.org.uk (@Me2club) December 7, 2018
Amazingly courageous interview by @lbrayment sharing his challenges. What a self-less thing to do to share such a personal story in the hope it may help others #UKCharityWeek
— For Good Causes (@ForGoodCausesUK) December 7, 2018
