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'SUCH VITAL WORK, really pleased to support.'
We're so grateful to everyone who has donated, prayed and shared our #Crowdfunder. Every contribution helps secure the future of Open Table and the communities we support. Help us keep the table open: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
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September 4, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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'I WISH every church was as welcoming as Open Table!'
We do too. That's why Open Table supports communities across England and Wales to create places of welcome, belonging and hope for LGBTQIA+ people.
Help us keep the table open: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
September 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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WE DID IT! 🎉 Our #SaveOTN campaign raised £17,272 in nine weeks - exceeding our £16,000 target.
THANK YOU to everyone who donated, shared, encouraged and prayed. Read what happens next for Open Table: bit.ly/SaveOTNtotal
September 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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‘WE WOULDN'T be here without you.’ ❤️
We’re so grateful for everyone who has supported Open Table.
With our #Crowdfunder entering its final day, please help us continue this vital ministry: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN
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September 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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'OPEN TABLE does such great work - I look forward to seeing the network go from strength to strength!'
That's what we're working towards. Your support is helping us secure the future of Open Table communities across England and Wales: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
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September 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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LOOK! 👀
In just 1 week, we’ve reached 21% (nearly £3.5k) of our £16k target! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who has supported the Open Table Network #Crowdfunder so far.
Let’s keep this momentum going to protect our communities. Please share & donate: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
A colorful, rainbow-striped piggy bank sits on a white background with "21%" written across it in large white text. In the top-left corner is the multi-colored Open Table logo, and to the right is the hashtag "#SaveOTN" in purple. A few pennies lie on the surface next to the piggy bank.
July 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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‘MORE THAN EVER it is important to have places where we can feel welcome, a sense of belonging, supported and come as we are.’
For LGBTQIA+ people of faith, Open Table provides that space. Please help us keep this vital work going: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN
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August 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Our new research shows that Open Table is changing lives across England & Wales—but it also reminds us that this work is still urgently needed.

If you'd like to help more LGBTQIA+ people find welcome, belonging and hope, please support our Crowdfunder:

crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn

Thank you! 💜
Save the Open Table Network: Invest in belonging
LGBTQIA+ inclusive faith communities across the UK could lose their national support network. Open Table needs £16,000 by December.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
July 30, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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COMING SOON... 🎬

Later this week, we're sharing our new film celebrating the power of safer, sacred spaces for LGBTQIA+ people of faith.

GET READY to watch, share, and help us extend this table even further! 🌈✨

#SaveOTN #ComeAsYouAre #MoreThanWelcome #PlaceToBelong #RoomAtTheTable
August 17, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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SIX YEARS after OTN’s Director began working full-time for the charity, we look back over years of growth, research, stronger infrastructure and significant challenges – including the successful #SaveOTN emergency appeal: bit.ly/OTNsixyearson #OpenTable18
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October 1, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Thank you again for your support, for believing in safer, sacred spaces, and for being with us on this journey.

READ, DONATE, SHARE: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn [5/5]
Save the Open Table Network: Invest in belonging
LGBTQIA+ inclusive faith communities across the UK could lose their national support network. Open Table needs £16,000 by December.
crowdfunder.co.uk
July 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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PENNIES, PRAYERS & SHARES: We’re a quarter of the way there! 🌟

Whether you’ve been able to contribute pennies, prayers, or shares - every single bit of support shows that our work is deeply needed and valued.

While we are making great progress, it’s vital that we keep up the momentum [1/5]
Graphic promoting the Open Table Network's #SaveOTN campaign. A rainbow-striped piggy bank sits on a white background with four copper coins beside it. Over the piggy bank are the words: "Pennies, Prayers and Shares". The Open Table logo appears in the top left, with a purple arrow in the bottom right indicating the next image in the carousel. Second graphic in the Open Table Network's #SaveOTN campaign. A rainbow-striped piggy bank sits on a white background with four copper coins beside it. Large white text across the piggy bank reads: "25%". The Open Table logo appears in the top left, with a purple arrow in the bottom right indicating the next image in the carousel. The graphic highlights a key fundraising statistic or target as part of the campaign.
July 21, 2026 at 9:18 AM
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OUT NOW: Our latest enews celebrates the #SaveOTN campaign beating its £16k target, how to become a Friend of Open Table, a book on bisexual Christian lives, Julian of Norwich's open door, our autumn retreat, #FlamyGrant live in Liverpool, & our online shop. READ MORE: bit.ly/OTNenews160926
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September 17, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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JUST £852 TO GO! ⏰ We have four hours left to reach our £16,000 #SaveOTN emergency appeal target. We’ve raised £15,148 so far – £8,134 through #Crowdfunder and £7,014 in direct donations. Can you help us get there before noon today? crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
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September 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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24 HOURS TO GO! ⏰
Our #SaveOTN Crowdfunder is £56 short of 50% of our £16,000 target.
Can you help us cross that halfway mark today?
Every donation helps us get closer to keeping Open Table communities open for LGBTQIA+ people of faith: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
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September 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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'GRATEFUL AND PROUD to have been a member of Open Table for 14 years.'
Since 2008, Open Table has been creating places where LGBTQIA+ people can find welcome, belonging and hope. Help us make sure this work continues: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
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September 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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'THERE ARE lots of inclusive Christians in this country, but we need to show it with our wallets as well as our words.'
If you believe LGBTQIA+ people deserve places of welcome and belonging, please help secure Open Table's future: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
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September 1, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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‘SUCH VITAL WORK, really pleased to support.’
We’re now 86% of the way to our £16,000 #SaveOTN target: £13,811 raised so far.
Just five days to go before our #Crowdfunder closes at midday Monday 7th September. Can you help us reach the finish line? crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
Open Table Network logo and the hashtag #SaveOTN appear above a colourful striped piggy bank, with large white text reading “FIVE DAYS TO GO!” Open Table Network logo and #SaveOTN appear above a colourful striped piggy bank. Large white text reads “47%”, with smaller text: “£7,499 raised on Crowdfunder…” Open Table Network logo and #SaveOTN appear above a colourful striped piggy bank. Large white text reads “39%”, with smaller text: “£6,312 raised through direct giving…” Open Table Network logo and #SaveOTN appear above a colourful striped piggy bank. Large white text reads “86%”, with smaller text: “£13,811 raised in 8 weeks!”
September 1, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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'GOD IS LOVE x”
We couldn't agree more. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who is helping us keep Open Table's communities of welcome, belonging and hope open to LGBTQIA+ people.
Donate. Share. Pray. crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
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August 31, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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'WE ENJOYED the celebrations in Liverpool and see how it has grown over the years. May it continue to carry out its important ministry.”

From one community in Liverpool to nearly 40 across England and Wales in 18 years. Help us ensure the story continues: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
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August 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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'WE NEED YOU; we thank you, and we will support you.'
We're deeply grateful. Every donation, prayer and share of our #Crowdfunder is helping secure the future of Open Table.
Help us keep the table open: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
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August 28, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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'I'VE ONLY recently joined, but I can see how much of a difference it makes to the community.'
That's why we're working to secure Open Table's future - so more LGBTQIA+ people can find communities where they belong: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
#SaveOTN
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August 26, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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'I HAD an unexpected gift and wanted to pay it forward to support a cause that means a lot to me.'
Thank you to all who have supported our #Crowdfunder. Every gift helps us continue creating communities where LGBTQIA+ people find welcome, belonging & hope: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN
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August 25, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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TWO WEEKS TO GO! ⏰
#Together you've raised £12,851 - 80% of our £16,000 target. Thank you! 💜
Now let's get over the finish line. Please donate, share and pray as we work to secure OTN's sustainable future: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn #SaveOTN
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August 24, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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WE'RE 78% of the way to our £16,000 #SaveOTN goal!
Thank you for getting us this far.
We now have until 7th September to reach our target and secure the future of our network of Open Table communities.
Please donate, share, pray: crowdfunder.co.uk/p/saveotn
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August 21, 2026 at 6:41 AM