Alternative Gift Cards from Through the Roof

Alternative Gift Cards from Through the Roof

Alternative Gift Cards from Through the Roof

Alternative gift cards available online that bring ‘life in all its fullness’ for a disabled person.

Disabled people are the most excluded people-group worldwide and only 5–10% will hear the gospel in their lifetime. You can change that by giving:

  • a wheelchair which brings freedom
  • the gift of a mobility aid which brings possibility
  • or the gift of a print or audio Bible, which brings the Words of life.

When you buy a gift card for family or friends, you can download a full-colour e-card to print or send online to a loved one who will know your gift to them is transforming someone else’s life.

Visit our online shop to purchase an Alternative Gift Card to send to someone and make a difference.

 

What are the different types of Alternative Gifts Cards?

There are four different types of gift cards, each available in two different file formats:

The two different types of cards (with different file formats) are:

  • PDF - for a print-at-home card to deliver by post (mail) or by hand
  • JPEG - an e-Card as an image file, to send online by text or email.

The four different gifts available as cards are:

  • Wheelchair Alternative Gift Card
  • Mobility Aid Alternative Gift Card
  • Audio Bible Alternative Gift Card
  • Bible Alternative Gift Card

 

Why should I buy an Alternative Gift Card? 

Wheelchair Card

Over 80 million disabled people worldwide need a wheelchair but don’t have the money or opportunity to buy one (WHO). That's why our Wheels for the World team in the UK refurbish disused wheelchairs, making them as-new. The chairs are then shipped overseas and volunteer therapists fit them professionally to meet individuals' needs.

Photo of a printed gift card on a purple background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: a wheelchair' Below this is a photo of a man in Rwanda being fitted with a wheelchair. On the right is an image of a smiling young man from Kenya in a wheelchair; he has no arms or legs. Below the image is text saying: 'My gift to you supplies a wheelchair so a disabled person's life is transformed - like Job in Kenya and Emmanuel in Rwanda'. showing two people receiving wheelchairs as gifts in Kenya and Rwanda. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

Photo of a printed Wheelchair gift card

Mobility Aid Card

Many disabled people in developing nations have to endure the indignity of crawling or being carried – or remain house-bound. That's why our Wheels for the World team in the UK collect disused mobility aids and refurbish them. The mobility aids are then shipped overseas and volunteer therapists fit them professionally to meet individuals' needs.

Photo of a printed gift card on a yellow background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: a mobility aid' To the right are two photos of disabled women in Rwanda: one a young woman using shiny aluminium crutches; one an older woman pushing a wheeled walking frame. On the right is some text saying: 'My gift to you supplies a mobility aid so a disabled person's life is transformed - like Jannette and Didancien in Rwanda'. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

Photo of a printed Mobility aid gift card

Audio Bible Card

Often, disabled people in developing countries can’t attend school and learn to read, or cannot see well enough to read the Gospel for themselves. That's why our international missions teams, Wheels for the World and Roofbreakers, provide solar-powered Audio Bibles in their local language to provide access to God's Word.

Photo of a hard copy printed gift card on a dark green background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: an Audio Bible’ To the right are 2 photos: a close-up photo of a solar-powered audio Bible (which looks like a small mobile phone); a smiling young Rwandan man holding an Audio Bible up in the air, as he sits in a wheelchair. Below the images is text saying: 'My gift to you supplies an Audio Bible so a disabled person hears the Word of life in their own language - like this young man in Rwanda. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

A photo of a printed Audio Bible gift card

Bible Card

Disabled people are the most excluded people-group worldwide and only 5–10% will hear the gospel in their lifetime. That's why our international missions teams, Wheels for the World and Roofbreakers, share the gospel and provide Bibles in their local language to disabled people in developing nations.

Photo of a printed gift card on a bright blue background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: a Bible’ Below this is a photo of two female UK volunteers , unpacking Bibles ready to distribute. On the right is an image of a smiling young man from Kenya in a wheelchair; he wears a blue shirt and is holding a paper Bible. Below the image is text saying: 'My gift to you supplies a Bible so a disabled person can read the Word of life in their own language - like Manase in Kenya. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

A photo of a printed Bible gift card

 

 

What is the difference between the two file formats? 

The PDF

The PDF version is a print-at-home card to delivery by post (mail) or by hand.

A print-at-home gift card on a bright blue background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: a Bible’ Below this is a photo of two female UK volunteers , unpacking Bibles ready to distribute. On the right is an image of a smiling young man from Kenya in a wheelchair; he wears a blue shirt and is holding a paper Bible. Below the image is text saying: 'My gift to you supplies a Bible so a disabled person can read the Word of life in their own language - like Manase in Kenya. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

Bible gift card (printable PDF)

When you buy this type of gift card, you will be prompted to download the full-colour PDF gift card to print at home. Here are printing instructions:

  • When you have purchased the gift card, click to download the PDF.
  • Save the file on your computer or device.
  • Open the PDF.
  • Print the PDF: we recommend the 'Fit to page' setting, full colour, on good quality printer paper.
  • Fold the printed card long-ways first, then fold in half again side-ways.
  • The main coloured image should be on the front; the Through the Roof logo should be on the back.
  • Inside the card, the left-side explains what your gift is; the right-side is left blank for your own message.

Print and send the card so that person will know your gift to them is transforming someone’s life.

The JPEG

The JPEG version is an e-Card to send online as an image, as a digital message.

Photo of a JPEG e-gift card on a bright blue background, with text on the left that says: 'A gift that makes a difference: a Bible’ Below this is a photo of two female UK volunteers , unpacking Bibles ready to distribute. On the right is an image of a smiling young man from Kenya in a wheelchair; he wears a blue shirt and is holding a paper Bible. Below the image is text saying: 'My gift to you supplies a Bible so a disabled person can read the Word of life in their own language - like Manase in Kenya. There are logos for Through the Roof www.throughtheroof.org and their project Wheels for the World. There is also a QR code linking to their International Missions page at https://throughtheroof.org/international-mission/

Bible gift card (JPEG e-card)

When you buy this gift, you will be prompted to download the full-colour JPEG e-gift card to send by email or online message.

Attach the JPEG to your message and send the e-card so that person will know your gift to them is transforming someone’s life.

Here is a suggested message to send with your e-gift card:

'I have donated to Through the Roof on your behalf to provide a life-changing gift to a disabled person in a developing nation, bringing freedom, possibility and life in all its fullness.

Through the Roof works together with churches and people across all disabilities to advance the Christian faith globally.'

 

Fundraise for TTR with Alternative Gift Cards

You can also contact Through the Roof if you'd like to sell Alternative Gift Cards on our behalf at an event or church. Contact annette@throughtheroof.org or info@throughtheroof.org 

Karen, a long-standing supporter of Through the Roof, raised almost £300 in one day at a Christmas fair! We'd love to hear from you with any fundraising ideas. Thanks for your support.

 

We're recruiting: International Missions Manager

We're recruiting: International Missions Manager

Is God calling you to shape the future of our international missions and transform the lives of some of the poorest, most unreached people in the world?

Through the Roof is seeking an International Missions Manager to oversee and develop life-changing Christian mission in low-income countries so disabled people can be fully included in church and community life. 

You will build on the strong foundation of our dedicated previous postholder, who has served faithfully for 10 years. We need a flexible, mission-minded, Christian servant–leader with strong communication and project development skills. If you’re committed to international mission this is your chance to make a real difference!

This is a rare opportunity to lead the next phase of our mission and oversee the growth and development of our global outreach programmes to bring hope, faith, and change to communities in need across the globe. The successful candidate will share our core values, and be passionate about God’s work. If you're ready to step into a purpose-driven role that challenges you, grows your faith, and brings hope to the nations, we want to hear from you. 

Responsible for: Managing and developing volunteer leaders and team-members, external partner relationships, the wheelchair storage unit in Aldershot, projects and budgets for Wheels for the World and International Roofbreaker trips.

Benefits

Salary: £24,000 p.a. pro-rata for 4 days per week (£30,000 p.a. Full-Time Equivalent).
Pension: 3% employer contributions (with 5% employee contribution). 
Location: The work can be done remotely for most of the time. Due to the nature of the job, the successful applicant will be required to work at the wheelchair storage unit in Aldershot, Hampshire/Surrey borders (weekly visits preferable), and to travel, including overseas (once a year), and in Surrey/south-west London area (approx. every 6 months for Team meetings).
Hours: Average of 4 working days (28 hours) per week (35 hours Full Time Equivalent)
Annual Leave: 25 days p.a. inclusive of Bank Holidays (23 days leave and 8 Bank Holidays p.a. Full-Time Equivalent)
Time off in lieu: Through the Roof operate a system, where hours worked over and above the regular working week can be claimed as time off in lieu of working.
Review: The post is subject to a six-month probationary period to ensure mutual satisfaction with outcomes being achieved.
Closing date: 28th April 2025 at 12 noon.

To apply, please download the files below, read the job specification PDF and complete the application form Word file. You should call upon all your life experiences, whether in paid or volunteer work, church life or leisure time to answer the questions and show your appropriateness for the role.

Please send a CV and completed application form to: tim@throughtheroof.org (ref: IMM) or post to Through the Roof, Alpha House, Alpha Place, Garth Road, Morden SM4 4TQ by the closing date: 28th April at 12 noon.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to Stage 1 interview questions over Zoom on Friday 2nd May 2025.

Successful candidates will be invited to Stage 2 interviews to take place to take place on-site in the Surrey area on Tuesday 20th May. This will consist of a set, timed task; a short, pre-planned presentation; and a series of interview questions.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our small, supportive team.

Spring 2025 Vital Link: "God is in Charge of Making Me"

Spring 2025 Vital Link:

Welcome to the Spring 2025 Vital Link newsletter from Through the Roof.

This issue, we begin our 2025 series exploring the Disability Awareness Sunday theme, 'Made in God's Image'. 

Download your PDF copy in this more-accessible format with alt text and reading order.

As creation springs into new life in the UK, we focus on the first word of our 2025 theme: 'Made' by God, our creator.

  • Hear from author Emily Owen about being 'Made in God's image' and access her Disability Awareness Sunday resource
  • Meet John Garrett, a blind singer-songwriter, who has made his 'Life Story' album free online
  • Read life-changing stories from Nigeria on our recent international Roofbreaker mission
  • Check out our accessible holiday at Calvert Trust, booking fast for June 2025!
  • Hear from our new staff member Grace, and new Trustees Matt and Steve
  • Find out about a new online Hope Explored course and plans for sessions in BSL 
  • Last chance to contribute to our Future of Through the Roof survey
  • and more news and views...

Alternative formats

Vital Link is available in many different, accessible formats:

  • large print, Word file, braille, audio link, CD.

Contact us on 01372 749955 or email info@throughtheroof.org to request one of the above accessible formats.