Midday Tuesday 1st December until midday Tuesday 8th December.
Big Give Christmas Challenge 2026
This year, we are thrilled to once again take part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge from 1st to 8th December 2026, raising essential funds for the Roger Lupton Scholarship and Bursary Scheme.
Last year, the Sedbergh community showed outstanding generosity, raising an incredible £105,000 to fund a Roger Lupton Scholar through The Big Give Christmas Challenge. We are delighted to share that, thanks to your support, a talented pupil joined Sedbergh School in September 2026, beginning a life-changing educational journey.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge offers a powerful opportunity to significantly enhance the impact of every donation made during the campaign week.
Reminders to donate will be issued during the live phase so watch out for them and please be as generous as you can. The donation link will be added here for the live phase.
We do hope you can support us. Now, more than ever, Sedbergh must play its part in helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential.
Your early support is crucial in helping us to unlock match funding and inspire generosity across the Sedbergh community.
A few words from our donors:
“Supporting the Big Give Christmas Challenge has become an annual tradition for me. Knowing that my contribution can unlock even greater generosity gives me confidence that my support is making a real difference.”
“Being a long-term supporter of the Big Give Christmas Challenge has been incredibly rewarding. Each year we’re reminded that a matched donation doesn’t just double the money raised—it doubles the opportunity for charities to change lives. We’re proud to continue supporting a campaign that brings together donors, funders, and charities to achieve so much more together.”
“Knowing my donation is doubled makes a massive difference. I love that my £20 automatically turns into £40 for a cause I really care about. It makes me feel like my festive giving goes so much further.”