A bit about us
Love Your Neighbour is a national alliance of churches and other organisations, playing their part on the frontline of social transformation in cities, towns and communities across the UK.
What does Christmas mean to you? For most of us, it’s about family, friends, food, and fun. However, behind every door lies a different story, and for many in our communities Christmas is a time of isolation, anxiety, and financial worry.
2024
We support churches to address the following areas:
Crisis
Supporting those in emergency situations through crisis food provision and other immediate help.
Cause
Helping to identify and tackle the underlying causes of poverty and equip people in areas such as debt advice and employment training.
Community
Providing ongoing community-based support through wrap-around care such as mental health groups, drop-in cafés, and supportive relationships through the church.
Impact
Take a look below to see what has been achieved to date*
118
partner Hubs across the UK
1,500
other Churches and Partners engaged
28 million
meals delivered to those most in need
12,000+
people provided with debt advice
13,000+
people supported with employment training
295,000+
hours volunteered
1.5 million
Bags of Kindness delivered since 2020
*stats updated in June 2024
Thank you for being there for me at my most needed time. I had no one else to turn to. All I had was one potato and some soup when I came to you for help. Each one of you gave me and my family hope.
Beneficiary, SAINT Church
Our activities
Hub Accelerator
The Hub Accelerator is our training programme specifically designed for churches with existing social transformation ministries who are passionate about strengthening their teams, developing sustainability, increasing their impact and deepening their partnerships nationally. To date, 36 Love Your Neighbour Hubs in cities and towns around the UK have participated in the Hub Accelerator.
Love Christmas
Love Christmas is our annual campaign that encourages and supports churches to partner with local businesses, schools and other organisations, to promote kindness and connection, and bring hope to those that need it most at Christmas.
Love Ukraine
Love Ukraine was launched in 2022 with a vision to welcome and support Ukrainian refugees as they re-established their lives in the UK. We continue to develop initiatives and support for Ukrainians as they integrate into society for the longer-term.