The Avalanche Network

What is the Avalanche Network?

38 Degrees is named after the tipping point at which snow comes together to form an avalanche. The Avalanche Network is a group of like-minded, passionate people whose year-round generous support will enable 38 Degrees to turn small individual actions into nationwide change.

Members of the Avalanche Network have something in common: they believe governments and corporations should answer to people-power, not the interests of a powerful few. The generous support of the Avalanche Network will make this happen – by investing in our staff, technology and growth to unite people across the country and political spectrum to make our voices heard.

Simply put, high-impact gifts from the Network will enable millions of people across the country to fight for the change they want to see in their daily lives.

The Avalanche Network is essential because 38 Degrees never accepts money from governments, political parties or corporations. We only accept money from those who share our vision and won’t compromise our independence. 95.7% of our funding in the last year came from individual donations – large donations from the network allow us to maintain our independence, so we can call out wrongdoing, whoever the culprit.

Anyone who is able to donate £100 or more per month can join the Avalanche Network.

Why now?

While the work 38 Degrees is doing hasn’t slowed down, the donations we’ve been getting from the public have. With a new government in power presenting real opportunities for change, but with threats to progress from the likes of Trump and Elon Musk, our work has never been more important. It’s vital we raise the funds we need to match the scale of our community’s ambition.

The cost of living crisis is shutting many people out from an empowering way to make their voice heard: putting their money into the campaigns and tactics they believe in. Our inbox has been full of messages from 38 supporters telling us that they can’t afford to chip in anymore, although they want to, because there’s more month than money.

That’s why we launched the Avalanche Network – so people who can afford a little more have a powerful outlet to make a difference. And cover those who can’t afford to donate right now.

What will members of the Avalanche Network receive?

As a member of the Avalanche Network, you’ll receive a behind-the-curtain glimpse of the work that goes into mobilising thousands of people to win campaigns. You’ll receive updates on your impact, campaign developments, and press hits. You’ll be the first to hear breaking news related to our campaigns. And this year we plan on launching regular group calls, where members of the Network can chat with members of the staff team about the work we’re doing, powered by you.

We’ll spend your donation where it matters: running smart, high-impact campaigns. We won’t pour your generous donation into expensive fundraising efforts or needless donor perks.

If this sounds like you, you can join the Avalanche Network today, or find out more by speaking to a dedicated member of the team: