When it comes to giving, it’s easy to assume the big charities are the best place to start. People have heard of them. They have TV ads, big campaigns, and celebrities endorsing their work. But here’s something we want to share – supporting a small charity like Stevie Stones can make an even bigger impact, in real and more immediate ways.
Here’s why…
1. Every Penny Really Does Count
At Stevie Stones, we don’t have a slick marketing budget. There’s no paid fundraising team, no flashy events team, and no admin costs tucked away in your donation. What we do have is heart. All of our trustees are volunteers, working around full-time jobs and busy family lives to support grieving families when they need it most.
That means every single penny that comes in goes straight out again – to help bereaved families afford a memorial for a child they’ve lost. Your donation doesn’t disappear into overheads – it becomes something tangible, like a headstone, a plaque, or a lasting tribute that gives a family a little peace.
2. You’re Not Just Donating – You’re Part of the Team
When you support a small charity like ours, you’re not just a donor. You become part of the journey. Whether you’re taking on a fundraiser, shouting about us at work, or nominating us for a CSR initiative, your involvement makes a direct and visible difference. We know your name. We share your story. And we appreciate you more than we can say.
We rely on people like you to keep us going. Without our supporters, we couldn’t do what we do.
3. You’re Fuelling Passion, Not Profit
Our board of trustees are made up of volunteers, not employees. No bonuses. No salaries. Just people who care deeply about supporting others through the unimaginable. We’re parents, siblings, friends – people who understand that grief doesn’t come with a manual, and that no family should have to choose between paying their bills and marking the life of their child.
Your support fuels pure passion.
4. Your Support Doesn’t Get Lost in the Crowd
When you give to a big charity, you may wonder where your donation ends up. With us, there’s no wondering. You’ll see the stories, the faces, the families your generosity supports. You’ll know that you helped create something meaningful and lasting for someone going through the hardest time in their life.
5. You Can Help in So Many Ways
Not everyone can give financially, and that’s okay.
Maybe you can:
- Take part in a fundraising event
- Nominate us for a workplace charity partnership
- Include us in your company’s CSR activities
- Talk about us with your friends, family or colleagues
- Collect raffle prizes or toys for our annual Toy Drop
- Share our posts on social media
- Donate your time to help us grow
Every bit of awareness you spread helps us reach the next person who might want to help, or might need our support.
Small charities like ours might not have a big voice – but with your help, we can still be heard.
Thank you for believing in what we do. With your support, we can continue helping families honour their children in the way they deserve.