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Christian Aid has been a proud partner of Greenbelt Festival for over 30 years.
Each summer, we bring stories of faith, justice and hope to the fields of Boughton House—from global campaigns to grassroots action, and powerful theology to practical activism.
Together with festivalgoers, we’ve helped shift the dial on climate justice, challenged global inequality and called on governments to act. Greenbelt gives us a space to gather, reflect and act—rooted in faith, committed to change.
Be part of something meaningful this summer.
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What is Greenbelt Festival?
Greenbelt is a festival of arts, faith and justice. It's a place for people to come together to explore big ideas, be inspired by artists and activists, and share in worship and community. With music, talks, comedy and creativity across the weekend, it’s a celebration of hope in action.
Greenbelt through the years
Trade Rules are Nuts
At Greenbelt 2003, a carnival procession weaved through the festival site, highlighting the injustice of global trade rules. A costumed quartet of Singing Nuts toured the fields, capturing attention through satire and song. Hundreds joined the campaign and backed the call for trade justice.
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Tax Justice Bus
In 2012, Reverend Suzanne Matale from the Zambian Council of Churches joined us to speak about the impact of tax dodging in Zambia. Campaigners also inspired people to speak up for tax justice by talking to politicians, church leaders and the media. A petition with 10,000 signatures was then presented to Prime Minister David Cameron.
The Big Shift
The Big Shift sought to shift money away from coal and gas into clean, renewable energy that could provide energy access for millions and help tackle the climate crisis. The campaign continued beyond Greenbelt with actions outside local premises of HSBC across the UK, and eventually a big shift in the bank’s fossil fuel investment policy in developing countries.
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Dream on at the No-Fly Zone
Last year we cut our carbon while still bringing voices from around the world to the festival stage to tackle questions of poverty and justice. This included hosting key voices from the Global South as we asked ‘Tax the rich? Dream on!’ and ‘No white saviours? Dream on!’
Join the No Fly Zone from wherever you are, and be part of the action.
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What to expect at Greenbelt Festival 2025?
We’ll be back at Greenbelt 2025 with a packed programme of talks, activities and opportunities to take action.
- This will be our second year of the No Fly Zone. Our own special stage, packed with speakers, films and more. Join us in person (or online) to listen, learn and take action on global justice.
- Meet us around the festival! You’ll spot us in our iconic red t-shirts around the festival. Come say hi chat to us about how you can help us fight poverty.
