Devon fundraisers gear up for major charity appeal to support communities living in poverty. 

Christian Aid supporters from Barnstaple have organised a Big Brekkie as part of Christian Aid Week 2026.  

The event takes place at Christ Church, in Bear Street, on Saturday, May 16 from 9.30-11.30am.

Organiser Janet Marshall said: “Every year since 1957, people across Britain and Ireland have come together for these seven days to make a difference and raise funds.

“We’re really looking forward to welcoming people to our Big Brekkie, including the Mayor Cllr Coates and her consort Gwen Thomas. We’ll be serving hot breakfast rolls as well as juice, tea, coffee, toast and preserves. Do come along and join us for what is always a fun event.”

Money raised will help Christian Aid and its partners to support communities to find practical and sustainable ways out of poverty.   

This year’s appeal, which runs from May 10-16, is focusing on work in Nairobi, Kenya, where intense poverty means families have a daily struggle to feed their children. With secure jobs hard to find, and most people earning less than a dollar a day to cover school costs, rent and water, some days there isn’t enough for a meal.

But with tools, seeds and specialist training from Christian Aid’s partner, Beacon of Hope, families are learning how to make the most of a small space in the city to grow a steady supply of fresh vegetables to cook or sell.  

  To find out more about projects like this and how you can get involved please visit Christian Aid Week 2026 | Christian Aid.