The Big give campaign 2025
The Big Give Christmas Challenge is the UK's biggest collaborative fundraising campaign, championing a wide range of charities including Lightyear Foundation
Each year, for one week only, your online donation has the power to be doubled at no extra cost to you.
During the campaign, donations make double the difference to the lives' we change, thanks to the support of match funders.
Pledge before 29 August and don’t pay until after 9 December
Your Donations:
£100 grows into £200 Help fund , hands on Lightning Lab, where students explore STEM through accessible, interactive experiments.
£500 grows into £1000 Bring the magic of our immersive dome experience to life, transporting young minds into space, under the sea, or through the human body, all tailored for accessibility.
£1000 grows into £2000. Fund a transformative Work Inspiration trip where disabled and neurodivergent young people meet real scientists, visit labs, and see their potential future in STEM.
This summer, your donation could go twice as far in supporting the next generation of scientists, engineers, and tech innovators.
From now until 29 August, when you pledge £100 or more, your gift will be matched pound for pound through The Big Give’s match funding campaign — doubling your impact and helping us break down barriers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education.
Why it matters
At Lightyear Foundation, we believe STEM is for everyone. But right now, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people are significantly underrepresented in STEM education and careers.
That’s why we create inclusive, sensory-friendly STEM programmes that ignite curiosity, build confidence, and foster a sense of belonging. From Lightning Labs to school outreach, immersive domes to work experience trips — we’re breaking down the barriers that prevent participation.
Make Your Pledge
Your pledge today will help us secure critical match funding — allowing us to reach even more young people across the UK with inclusive, accessible, and inspiring STEM learning. You do not need to pay immediately, see pledge details below
👉 [Pledge Now]
Deadline: 29 August
Minimum pledge: £100
Important pledge details
Pledge deadline: 29 August (this is when pledges must be made)
Payment due: Only after the campaign ends—if your pledges are used to match public donations, you’ll be invoiced after 9 December (following the Christmas Challenge)
The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge runs from 2–9 December, but securing your pledge early is essential. It helps us qualify for match funding and ensure it’s ready for when donations start rolling in.
Together, we can double the opportunities, double the resources, and double the futures of the young people we support.
Thank you for championing inclusion in STEM.
