Games Aid - MGR Charity of Choice
Connecting with Games Aid during the launch of CineRPG has been such a rewarding experience. It’s only natural I wish to extend further support to this inspiring initiative through MattGoesRogue. Here is a bit more about the charity, and how you can help make a difference for children and young adults in need in the UK.
About Games Aid
Games Aid is a UK-based video games charity that acts as an umbrella organisation to support smaller charities helping disadvantaged and disabled children and young people.
It is a non-trading body, administered by Trustees who operate on a fixed-term basis, and run by a Chair who is also appointed for a fixed term. As the only fully democratic charity in the games industry, members of the gaming community propose and vote annually for the charities they wish to support.
In 2024, Games Aid made six donations of £30,000 each to Access Sport, AFK, Autistica, Game Therapy UK, and Solving Kids' Cancer. These donations support life-changing work for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. The selection process for the 2025 charity election is now open. Click the link below to learn more about criteria and deadlines.
Support Games Aid Today
There are many ways you can help the charity raise funds. Here are four simple options to support Games Aid and the incredible work they do:
1 - Support Games Aid by making a JustGiving donation
Donate directly to the charity by visiting their JustGiving page. Alternatively, you can create your own fundraiser for Games Aid and bring friends and family together for fun activities. Every contribution helps, and there’s no such thing as a small win when it comes to charity!
2 - Buy from the Games Aid Ebay Store
Support the charity by shopping on their eBay store. There’s something for everyone, and for every budget!
3- Shop Games, Books and Software with Humble Bundle and Games Aid.
Shop media and games with Humble Bundle, and help Games Aid along the way! Visit the website and select Games Aid when the 'Choose Charity' option is available (see bottom-left corner). Alternatively, you can use the link below (Games Aid support is already set up for you): https://www.humblebundle.com/store/c/rpg?charity=31075
Happy shopping with Humble Bundle!
4 - MattGoesRogue Games Aid Campaign
Starting in January 2025, MattGoesRogue will advertise fundraising options on Instagram. Links to the MGR JustGiving page will be available in video descriptions for those who wish to donate a few coins. Podcast streams and Let's Play sessions will also advocate for the charity in a fun and engaging way - keep an eye out for future announcements!
Final Words
Take a few minutes to visit Games Aid's website and discover the amazing work they do. As outlined in this post, there are many ways you can help the charity and help make a difference. Don’t hesitate to connect with the charity online and stop by to say 'Hello!' on their Discord!
Mentioned in this article: Games Aid, UK video game charity, supporting disadvantaged children, video game charity donations, JustGiving Games Aid, Games Aid eBay store, Humble Bundle charity, MattGoesRogue fundraising, charity in the gaming industry, Games Aid impact, fundraising for children, helping disabled youth, UK gaming community charity, video games for a cause, supporting small charities, Games Aid 2025 election.
Games Aid Credit image: © Games Aid. All rights reserved.