The Big Give Christmas Challenge

Help RADA deliver world-leading training to the most talented young artists, ensuring they have the tools, spaces, and confidence to shape the future of the creative industries.

At RADA, we inspire boldness, celebrate risk, and nurture shared purpose, developing the next generation of storytellers and creative leaders.

This year, RADA is taking part in the Big Give Christmas Challenge to raise vital funds for our training and facilities.

For seven days only, from midday on Tuesday 2 December to midday on Tuesday 9 December, any donations you make through the Big Give website will be doubled at no extra cost to you.

Your support will help us ensure every RADA student leaves ready to make a lasting impact: as artists, innovators, and creative leaders driving progress and inclusion across our society.

What is the Big Give Christmas Challenge?

The Big Give Christmas Challenge is the UK’s largest online match-funding campaign.

For one week, supporters see their donations doubled via theBigGive.org.uk, thanks to generous match funding from trusts and individuals.

RADA is a world leader in dramatic arts education; but maintaining this standard requires ongoing investment. Our training is highly specialised and resource-intensive. Current financial pressures threaten our ability to provide our students with exceptional teaching, up-to-date facilities and industry-standard equipment.

We urgently need to invest in equipment and spaces that reflect professional standards, ensuring our students are prepared for the demands of the industry.

What your gift could fund

• A contribution of £15 could cover the purchase of a newly published play script for the RADA library.
• A donation of £50 could pay for a session with a trained counsellor from RADA’s Student Wellbeing team.
• A gift of £500 could pay for an experienced, industry-leading artist to lead a masterclass for our students.
• A donation of £4,000 could fund a scholarship for a student facing financial hardship.
• A gift of £12,000 could fund a designer, director and crew to work with our students on RADA’s annual musical.

We’re aiming to raise £70,000 during the Big Give week.

Thanks to our generous match funders, every donation will have double the impact, helping RADA nurture the creativity of our students and uphold the excellence of their training.

Our Champion for the Christmas Challenge is The Reed Educational Trust Limited.

Match funders: Lucy and Zac Barratt, Cecilia and Stuart Boyd, Aidan Clegg, Alan and Ros Haigh, Richard Lissack, John Romeo.

Remember: Only donations made via the Big Give platform between 2 and 9 December 2025 will be matched.

Make your pledge now by contacting Senior Supporter Engagement Manager, Natalia Gorcheva at NataliaGorcheva@rada.ac.uk and we’ll update you as soon as the campaign opens.