The Big Give

The Big Give

One Gift. Double The Impact. 3 - 10 Dec 2024

The Unicorn is taking part in the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge from 12pm Tuesday 2 December to 12pm Tuesday 10 December, where every donation made to our campaign will be doubled, thanks to our generous match funders, including The Childhood Trust.

What is the Unicorn raising money for?

This year we are aiming to raise £50,000 to support our Creative Hub.

Our work is not only creating shows; it's providing thousands each year with their first encounter with the magic and joy of theatre. Our stages offer children opportunities to encounter the world as it is, and as it could be. Simply put - a child who engages with creativity has greater potential to thrive.

That's why, through our Creative Hub, we get local young people directly involved in the making of theatre, supporting their wellbeing and confidence through creativity. We do this by providing free in-depth creative workshops for 200+ families and children, prioritising those who face barriers accessing the arts.

Children's access to creativity is under threat, with under-resourced children and families in our hyper-local boroughs facing significant barriers due to cuts to the curriculum, rising costs and lack of provision, isolating them from crucial creative capital right on their doorstep.

"We can't overstate the difference this makes to our families, particularly our most vulnerable families who are living in extreme poverty, challenging circumstances or who are working with children's services/social care" - A Unicorn Partner School who refer families to Creative Hub

We need your help. From 3-10 December we need to raise £50,000 to help us deliver:

  • Free artist-led workshops, nurturing creativity and critical thinking
  • Free resources for families to support with creative play and development
  • Free theatre tickets to Unicorn shows

Click here to make a double impact donation today!

What is the Big Give?

The Big Give is the UK's top match funding platform. They specialise in bringing charities, philanthropists and the public together to multiply their impact. Every year, the Big Give run a Christmas Campaign in which each donation made over the 7-day campaign will be doubled. In 2023, they raised over £33 million for charities across the UK.

How can you help?

From 12pm on 3 December to 12pm on 10 December all donations made to our campaign will be doubled. So, if you donate £10, we will get £20 - £22.50 if you include Gift Aid which could provide:

  • A musical instrument, such as a Kalimba, for a musical workshop
  • A hot lunch for 2 Creative Associates
  • Free tickets for 2 young people to come and see a Unicorn show

If you'd like to support us, please:

We believe in the power of theatre to transform young lives.

If you do too and you are able to support our campaign, every donation will make a difference.

If you'd like to speak to someone about the campaign and lending your support, please contact Juliette Moore, Development Assistant at: juliette.moore@unicorntheatre.com / 020 7645 0527