Churches in South Croydon are stepping out for a major charity appeal to support vulnerable communities around the world.

Seven churches have organised a circular walk, taking in the cultural, historical and architectural sights of the area, including churches in Waddon and East Croydon, as part of Christian Aid Week 2025.

Organiser Fran Boto said: “Every year, during this appeal, people across Britain and Ireland have seven days to make a difference and support their global neighbours, in a celebration of hope for a fairer world.

“We are taking part by opening up our churches for mini-tours, presentations by Christian Aid representatives, refreshments - and importantly, toilet breaks! We have also planned an interesting walk with map and information bullet points.

Croydon churches are opening their doors and inviting people to join them on a circular charity walk.

placeholder image — Croydon churches are opening their doors and inviting people to join them on a circular charity walk.

“This will all happen on Saturday, June 21 from 10am-4pm. We hope to raise funds, awareness and community spirit because sharing our resources and showing God’s love for all humankind is something all Christians should put central in their witness.

“To be part of this project please go to www.stpaulsurc.org.uk and click on the Christian Aid logo where you can register your interest, obtain all the information and donate. We would love you to join all or part of the walk which can be done starting at any point en route.”

Money raised during the Christian Aid Week appeal will help the organisation’s partners empower vulnerable communities to find practical and sustainable ways out of poverty.

This year’s appeal focused on work in Guatemala, in Central America, where climate change is causing the seasons to intensify and shift erratically. As a result, farming communities have to battle severe floods and, more recently, ferocious heatwaves. Water sources are drying up and vital crops are failing, plunging farming families into hunger and poverty.

Despite the challenges families are facing, the unstoppable power of hope drives people to look for ways to push back.

Christian Aid has been working with organisations like, Coordinación de ONG y Cooperativas, to offer training and tools so farmers can diversify and grow more resilient crops, build water recycling systems, and create organic fertiliser.

To find out more about projects like these and how to get involved, visit www.christianaid.org.uk.