A big gift makes a huge difference
Whether you’re making a personal donation or giving through a foundation, trust or company, your generous support will help people tackle some of the world’s toughest problems.
By donating £5,000 or more, you’ll play a bigger part in shaping a world which works better for everyone.
That could be a multi-year commitment of unrestricted funding via our Big Change Network, or it could be a one-off donation to a specific area of our work that matches your own priorities and preferences.
In every case, your significant donation will mean we can plan further ahead and act quicker and more effectively to help people in poverty to change their world. It also gives you the chance to be more involved with Practical Action.
Having supported Practical Action for over 20 years, I have always been impressed with the charity and how it involves its stakeholders. Projects are run by established teams of in-country people and the local community takes a big part in leading each project throughout. Successful projects are expanded to other areas and governments are encouraged to be involved in successful projects to reach more citizens. I have always received regular reports on projects with a good level of detail. These convince me that the money is spent wisely.
Sara Emanuel, Trustee of The Jusaca Charitable Trust
We build close, long-term relationships with the people who choose to support us with gifts of £5,000 or more and provide them with a truly personalised experience.
Our Big Change Network is made up of generous supporters whose annual unrestricted gifts make a substantial contribution to our current programmes and future sustainability.
Members enjoy a special relationship with us, which includes access to senior leadership and country staff through our Big Change Network events programme.
I’ve been a supporter of Practical Action’s work for many years due to its long-term positive impact on communities and their environment. As a member of the Big Change Network, I’m able to get up close to the projects they undertake, hear from some of the key stakeholders and have the opportunity to ask questions. It’s always a powerful reminder of the difference that can be made by strategic, thoughtful and often low-cost solutions to problems and the importance of involving local communities in the whole process. The resilience and creativity of individuals is so inspiring. Become part of a network of changemakers!
Rosie Bichard
We work with communities in Africa, Asia and Latin America to develop lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. If you prefer, we can direct your donation to go to a particular country or area of our work to suit your interests.
We also have opportunities to support certain projects so that you can join forces with Practical Action and our partners to make change happen.
Llama Travel has supported Practical Action’s work in Peru for almost 20 years, and I am impressed by the way they’ve helped people in local communities to develop appropriate solutions that have had a long-term impact on their lives.
Luca Newbold, Director at Llama Travel
Whether you prefer to give cash, shares or through a company matched giving scheme, we will make sure your gift goes further.
If you are a UK tax payer, and you’ve completed a declaration, we can claim Gift Aid on your donation. Meaning we get an extra 25% for basic tax payers. If you pay a higher rate of income tax (40% or more) you could be entitled to a tax rebate on your donation.
Before giving, please get in touch via the details below. This will allow us to make sure your gift is used in the best way possible, for you and the people we support.