The Big Merton 1264 Challenge will be raising funds for two causes: The Merton Hardship Fund, which has been set up specifically to help all members of the college community who are facing financial difficulties as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic; and Oxford Mutual Aid, a collective of over a thousand volunteers in Oxford who are working seven days a week to get food and medicine to families and individuals in need, as well as NHS staff and other key workers.

Over a thousand volunteers in Oxford are working seven days a week to get food and medicine to families and individuals in need, as well as NHS staff and other key workers. So far they've helped 11 pregnant women and new mothers, supplied food to over 200 local families, and delivered over 1,500 meals to NHS staff.

Every pound you give will go towards purchasing and distributing aid to those who need it. Oxford Mutual Aid is working alongside many local charities and organizations, including the Oxford Hub, the Trussell Trust, Ark-T, Asylum Welcome, SOFEA food larders, Age UK, Refugee Resource, and local churches and GP services.