Why we need your support

We are on a mission to equip people of all ages to have life-changing conversations about the big and not-so-big questions of life. We want to help the Church connect meaningfully with those beyond its walls, while making our resources available to anyone who wants to have great conversations and begin exploring life in all its fullness.

Our work is simple, but the impact can be profound. Our resources bring people together, build healthy relationships, encourage compassionate conversations, tackle loneliness, support wellbeing, and help people explore hope, meaning, purpose and faith.

Your support really makes a difference to our work and more importantly the lives of those who engage with our resources.

How to donate

You can give in three ways:

1. Online via the Stewardship Platform. Ideal for one-off or monthly donations (a Stewardship account is needed for regular giving).

2. Direct Bank Transfer. Fill in this form (it includes the option to add Gift Aid). When you submit the form our bank details will appear on the screen. This is ideal for one off and regular donations.

3. By post. Please send a cheque payable to The Ugly Duckling Charity, to The Ugly Duckling Charity, C/O 4 Tudor Street, Ross on Wye, HR9 5PS

The difference your support will make

Your support helps us:

  • Create safe spaces for young people to explore life’s big questions.

  • Offer life-changing conversations to those struggling with loneliness.

  • Bring a break through moment to an adult on their spiritual journey. 

  • Equip churches, youth workers and teachers to connect with more people beyond their walls.

  • Help families to talk together.

  • Give away resources to those who need it.

£2-£15 – Could provide a free packs of Table Talk Coasters for a church or project in an area of social deprivation.

£25 – Could provide a free well-being resource for a school or local club to use with Children or Young People

£50 – Could provide 500 Table Talk coasters or Conversational kits free to a 6th College or University

£100 – Could cover the cost of setting up our Happiness Lab Pop Exhibition in a local community.

£150 – Funds an entire day of UDC’s operations - we use this time to deliver our services and also develop new projects.

£250 – Helps create high-quality films and print resources for children, youth, and adults.

Every gift, both small and large, makes a real difference — so thank you.

Other ways to support us

For others ways to support us then please visit our Support Us page.