BAG OF LOVE
Transforming Lives, One Bag at a Time
Welcome to our Bag of Love campaign—an initiative dedicated to bringing hope, compassion, and love to inmates in need. At the heart of this campaign is our signature red tote bag, filled with thoughtful items designed to uplift and inspire individuals who might feel forgotten in the challenging environment of incarceration.
OUR STORY
As a church, have always been involved in some form of Christmas giving to others who are in need and a few years ago our leadership birthed an idea where we would create ‘bags of love’ - these are our signature red tote bags that everyone would know and recognise - and every year we would find a need and fill the bags with goods that could bless someone in need and also show Gods love in a real and practical way to others.
But about 7 years ago now a door had opened to us in a Prison to be able to supply these bags as a Christmas gift with items like toiletries, chocolate, a fresh towel etc. and most importantly a Christian resource they could read - trusting it would touch their hearts and they would start to seek God for themselves.
THE GROWTH OF OUR MISSION
What began seven years ago as a small effort supplying 450 bags at one prison has blossomed into a movement that has reached 8,500 inmates across 12 facilities, including two women’s prisons. With each passing year, our reach has expanded, and we have witnessed the profound impact of these small gifts.
Each Bag of Love contains essential items such as toiletries, fresh towels, snacks, and most importantly, Christian materials that are meant to encourage spiritual growth and connection. Our goal is to make every recipient feel valued and remind them that they are not alone, not forgotten and very loved.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Your contributions make a significant difference! For just £10, you can sponsor one Bag of Love and play a role in changing a life. Every donation is an investment in hope, dignity, and encouragement for those who need it most.
Join us in our mission to spread love and compassion by donating today. Together, we can continue to expand our reach, touch more hearts, and foster meaningful change within the prison community.
WANT TO DONATE TOWARDS OUR NEXT CAMPAIGN?
Our Bag of Love Campaign has changed so many lives in the last few years by meeting specific needs in our community.
We believe there is so much more we can do as a church family to reach out to our community! Partner with us today as we prepare to reach out and LOVE people as God first loved us.
