Small Charities, Big Impact – Why Your Support Matters More Than Ever

Infographic showing the impact of Dads Rock in 2024-25 by number of people accessing our services

Running a small charity has never been easy. But right now, it’s harder than ever.

Costs are rising, grants are shrinking, and demand for our services has never been higher. At Dads Rock, we’re working with more dads and families than ever before – but like many small charities, we’re stretched to the limit.

Small Charity Week is a time to celebrate the incredible work that grassroots organisations do across the UK. It’s also a chance to be honest: we need your support to keep going.

Why Small Charities Matter

Small charities like Dads Rock are deeply embedded in local communities. We know the families we work with by name. We listen to them. We’re there for the highs and lows – from a baby’s first steps at our groups to a dad needing support with his mental health.

But we don’t have huge reserves. We don’t have big fundraising teams. We rely on the kindness of people like you – people who believe in what we do and want to make a difference, close to home.

Two Ways to Support Us This Week

If you value what we do, there are two simple ways you can help us during Small Charities Week:

🧡 1. Set up a regular donation

Regular gifts – even £5 a month – make a huge difference. They help us plan ahead and offer consistent support to families who need us.

Here’s how your donation could help:

  • £5/month = helps buy play equipment 🥁

  • £10/month = supports dads facing isolation or mental health challenges 🌱

  • £15/month = could fund groups with play, stories and peer support 📖

Set up your regular donation here👇

🎟️ 2. Enter our brand new raffle!

We’re giving away 2 tickets to one of the amazing events at the Dundee Discovery Festival at Slessor Gardens. Tickets are just £5 per entry, and all proceeds go directly to our work with dads and children.

Choose your prize:

  • 🎸 Ocean Colour Scene + guests – Friday 25 July

  • 💃 The Human League + guests – Saturday 26 July

  • 🎤 Tom Jones – Sunday 27 July

Enter the raffle here👇 – and tell your friends!

Your Support Means Everything

We know money is tight right now – it is for everyone. But if you can give a little, it means the world to a small charity like ours. You help keep the doors open, the baby groups running, and the support going for dads who need it most.

Thank you for standing with small charities. Thank you for standing with us.

Together, we make a big difference.

#SmallCharityWeek | #SupportDads | #DadsRock

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