Watershed’s Big Give Christmas Challenge
Between Tue 2 and Tue 9 December, every pound you donate to Watershed will be doubled – at no extra cost to you.
In a world more divided than ever, the power of community has never been more vital.
For more than 40 years, Watershed has connected community and nurtured talent as an independent, creative home for Bristol.
However we are facing challenging times. Rising costs and funding cuts mean that we need your help to continue to provide artists and audiences with a place to gather, work and showcase creativity.
Together, we can build community through culture.
Register your interest
Register your interest in supporting Watershed in our Big Give Christmas Challenge campaign. We will let you know when our campaign goes live and when your donation will be doubled.
How we’ll use your details
Watershed will use the information you provide to email you according to the communications you have chosen.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about what information we hold about you. Please read our privacy policy for further information.
Help us to unlock more funding
The first £7,500 donated between 2-9 December will be matched pound-for-pound, helping us reach our target of £15,000. Donations will only be doubled during the Big Give week. Your generosity goes twice as far – but only while the match pot lasts.
Help us make our website work better for you
We use Google Analytics to gather information on how our website is used. This helps us to make changes to our website that improve the usefulness and overall experience for our visitors.
Maximise your support for participating charities
The Big Give’s Christmas Challenge is the UK’s biggest match-funding campaign. For one week only, donations to participating charities are doubled by Champion Funders, philanthropists and foundations. Learn more at Big Give.
How the match funding works
A generous group of supporters pledged £3,750 earlier this year, and Big Give Champion funders, Reed Educational Trust, added another £3,750 to the pot. The gives us a match pot of £7,500. This is used to double donations made during campaign week while pot funds last.
Make a difference even if we don’t reach the target
All funds raised will still go toward helping Watershed remain an inclusive, accessible and welcoming space for the community.
You can still donate if the match funding runs out
Every donation helps us deliver our work, even if it can’t be doubled.
Donations are eligible for Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation through The Big Give platform can be increased by 25% at no extra cost.
Double your gift between 2-9 December
You can visit our campaign page when it goes live between 2 - 9 December. You must make your donation during this time, through the campaign page in order to have your gift doubled.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please contact Bella Whately, Head of Development by calling 07874 879 889 or by emailing bella.w@watershed.co.uk