Join Save the Children's gaming and streaming charity event
Join us for Save Point on 5th-6th December: a weekend of bringing gamers and streamers to the spotlight to fundraise and fight for childhoods around the world!
Whether you join forces with friends and colleagues for a challenge, or go it alone - turn your gaming passion into incredible real-world change for children.
Sign up below, take part and press play on keeping children safe, healthy and learning.
How to take part
- Once you've signed up, we'll send you a link to the JustGiving page for Save Point. Select “Start Fundraising” to create your fundraising page.
- Sign up to your chosen streaming channel if you haven't already.
- Make sure your JustGiving page is connected to your livestream channel so people can donate during the event.
- Let your friends, family and audience know about your stream and invite them to watch.
- Keep an eye on your inbox! When you sign up, we'll send you a welcome pack full of information and resources. Nearer the event, we'll send you tools that you can use during your stream to level up your fundraising - from more info about our work, to graphics and emotes.
How Your fundraising helps children
With each button you press, and with each penny you raise: everything you do for Save Point will make an amazing difference for children.
You'll be joining our incredible community of fundraisers across the country. People like you, with big hearts, who take on all sorts of challenges so children everywhere have the support they need.
Staying Safe
Safety matters to us, and we expect everyone taking part to behave in a way that is respectful and represents our values.
Read our Terms and Conditions.
Read Twitch's Community Guidelines.
If you see a livestream or behaviour you think is inappropriate, please use our online form to report it. You can also find other ways to report here.
Your questions answered
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I'm under 18. Can I take part?
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To help create a safe and positive environment for everyone involved, Save Point is open to participants aged 18 and over only. As part of our safeguarding commitments, children must not appear in livestreams, recordings or other event-related content.
If you're under 18, visit our How You Can Help page for other ways you can still support children around the world.
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I can't stream on the 5th or 6th of December. Can I still take part?
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Yes! You’re welcome to hold your fundraiser before or after the event weekend until the end of December, and still be part of Save Point.
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Can I play any game I want on my livestream?
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You can choose which games you livestream, as long as your livestream adheres to our Terms and Conditions of Participation.
The age rating for your game must be no higher than:
PEGI 16
Teen 13+ (US & Canada)
USK 16 (Germany)
CERO C 15+ (Japan)
ClassInd 16 (Brazil)
ACB MA15+ (Australia)
You cannot play games for this fundraiser that are sexual in nature or glorifies real-world conflict and violence. If you are unsure if the game you want to play qualifies, please email [email protected]
By taking part in Save Point, you agree to uphold our values at Save the Children. You also agree not to bring Save the Children’s reputation into disrepute and to not use or promote language or content that is discriminatory or harmful in any way. Please read through our Terms and Conditions of Participation fully before taking part.
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Do I have to be a gamer?
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Not at all! The livestreaming options are endless – whether it’s a team challenge, a cosy game session or something you love, like cooking or knitting!
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Can I use your logo on my stream or fundraising page?
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We'll provide you with everything you need to promote your fundraiser, including logos, graphics, assets, cost examples and stories from our work.
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How can my workplace take part?
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There are loads of ways that you can take part alongside colleagues or as a company, from taking on a co-op gaming challenge together to livestreaming a ‘day in the life’ of your workplace. Check out our Employee Engagement Pack for more ideas!
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I've never streamed before. Can I still take part?
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Absolutely! Beginners are more than welcome. We'll provide guidance and resources to help you get started.
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Which platforms can I stream on?
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You can stream on Twitch, YouTube Live, Facebook Live, TikTok Live - or another platform that works for you.
Whichever platform you choose, please follow the same Community Guidelines as Twitch which can be found HERE.
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Do I need to have a large social media following to take part?
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Do I have to stream for a certain amount of time?
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It’s up to you! You can choose a challenge that works for you, whether that's one hour or several livestream sessions over the weekend.
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How do I raise money?
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Once you've registered to take part, we'll send you information on how to set up your JustGiving page.
Once that’s up and running, share your JustGiving page via your livestream and with friends, family, colleagues and followers to encourage donations and help create lasting change for children.
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Can I take part with a group?
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Absolutely. Friends, families, workplaces, gaming communities, clubs, and content creator groups are all welcome to take part.
You could team up for a co-op gaming challenge or go head-to-head in a e-sports tournament. The opportunities are endless!
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Is there a fundraising target?
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There is no minimum fundraising target required to take part in Save Point. Every pound raised helps children around the world stay safe, healthy and learning, so we’d love to raise as much as possible!
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Where does my fundraising go?
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All the money we raise will help Save the Children UK's projects to improve the lives of kids here in the UK and around the world.
If costs or needs change, we'll make sure the funds go where they're needed most to help the children and communities.
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Do I need to tell you when I'm streaming?
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You don't have to, but we’d love to know when you’re planning your Save Point livestream so that we can support you and champion the amazing thing you’re doing for children!
Email [email protected] with your streaming details, and we can keep an eye out for your stream on the day.
Still have a burning question that isn't covered here? Get in touch by emailing [email protected] and we'll be happy to help!
