The Big Give: Earth Rise (previously known as The Green Match Fund)

Overview

About Earth Rise

The climate crisis demands urgent action. Each of the last three decades has been hotter than the last, with the seven warmest years on record occurring between 2015 and 2021. Their campaign is committed to amplifying the impact of every donation, doubling the difference for global efforts to protect and preserve our planet.

Whether it’s safeguarding ecosystems, defending endangered species, or advancing sustainable living, your support will be twice as powerful in driving meaningful change.

From the Green Match Fund to Earth Raise – a new era for environmental fundraising

They’re proud to have created the UK’s largest collaborative environmental fundraising campaign. In 2021, alongside their partners at EFN, they launched the Green Match Fund with a simple yet powerful idea: curate a portfolio of high-impact environmental charities and, for one week around World Earth Day, double public donations through match funding from generous philanthropists and funders. Since its inception, the Green Match Fund has raised millions of pounds for charities working tirelessly to protect our planet. However, they recognise that the need for urgent environmental action continues to grow, and so must their ambition. That’s why they’re thrilled to share the next step in their journey.

Learn more about their decision

How does it work?

• Earth Raise utilises the Multi Model of match funding. 
• Environmental charities apply to Big Give and can select either the 1:1 or Pledge Model of match funding. Their application is assessed by Big Give and our partners, EFN. 
• Successful charities are awarded a sum of match funding which is ring-fenced for their organisation. 
• This match funding is unlocked by public donations given through Big Give’s online fundraising platform during the week of the campaign.

Learn more about how match funding works

Environmental Funders Network

EFN is a UK-based network of foundations, family offices and individual donors supporting environmental causes. Collaborating closely with Big Give, EFN strives to amplify financial support for environmental initiatives and enhance their overall impact.

Get involved - Eligibility

• UK-registered charity with a Charity Commission, OSCR or NI Charity Commission number, or tax-exempt status
• Have an annual income of at least £25,000 (as per last filed accounts on the Charity Commission).
• Charities that are working on environmental issues as part of their core mission. (By “core mission”, they mean that the environment is mentioned in the organisation’s charitable objects). This may include: biodiversity & conservation; climate change; agriculture & food; sustainable communities; energy; transport; trade & finance; consumption & waste; toxics & pollution. Charities may be working in the UK or overseas and are able to use the campaign to raise unrestricted funds.
• Charities which are registered on BigGive.org (free to register).
• Charities seeking to raise:
  • Up to £10,000 in public donations through the 1:1 Model (to be doubled by match funds).
  • Up to £100,000 in public donations through the Pledge Model (to be doubled by match funds). Charities can receive up to £50k in Champion funds.