Christian Aid Scotland has thanked supporters for rising to the challenge of a second Christian Aid Week under pandemic restrictions.

Even before Christian Aid Week 2021 began, over 95 groups of Scottish supporters had signed up to try something new with digital fundraising. These included the Rev Andrew Kimmitt’s ‘Spey in a Day’ run/bike/canoe challenge, Jim Stewart’s 80 ‘Laps around the Loch’ in East Kilbride and Kinross Parish Church’s ‘Water Bucket Challenge’. Groups of all ages, inspired by the life of Rose from Kenya who walks six miles each day for water, walked in spirit with her this Christian Aid Week.

From Shetland to Dumfries and Bearsden to Inverness, congregations and communities hosted online quizzes, washed cars, climbed hills and shared the e-envelope.

Val Brown, Christian Aid Scotland’s Fundraising Manager, said: “Christian Aid supporters never fail to amaze us with their creativity and determination at Christian Aid Week. We have missed being able to visit your events in person this year, but we are so inspired by your efforts and grateful for the difference your fundraising will make to the lives of people like Rose.

Thank you for all you do and the grace with which you do it.”