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The MoneySavingExpert.com Charity Fund Discussion

Former_MSE_Dan
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  • MrsTinks
    MrsTinks Posts: 15,241 Forumite
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    YAY for the MoneySavingExpert.com Charity :wave:

    But would it be possible to have links to courses that the charity might recommend?

    I know I'd like to get better situated to deal with finances although I'm not exactly a rookie, but also to help other people better, both on the boards and in "real" life :)
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  • ahai1
    ahai1 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
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    I was wondering what the courses could be? I am not aware of many courses that offer people training to manage their finances and cost up to £500.

    Am I right in assuming that non charities can apply? I will email them this question.
  • ahai1
    ahai1 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
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    I have found out that groups with bank accounts and wrriten constitutions can apply for the money.
  • peterchall
    peterchall Posts: 2 Newbie
    Hi,

    Ths is my first post but I am wondering if it would be possible to register the fund with a company I work for (I will not mention any name at present). The company is a utility and telecom supplier and offers organaisiations and charities the oportunity to earn a residual monthly income by referring customers to the company. If consumers call in on a freephone number and quote the unique charity reference, and subsequently become customers of the company, the charity will benefit from approximately 4% of the customers monthly bill for as long as they remain a customer.

    As I said, I don't want to mention the company name as I don't know if I am allowed to at this time, but if someone could get back to me if this is possible then I would be delighted to give further details.
  • ahai1
    ahai1 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
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    You can email [EMAIL="stuart@msecharity.com"]stuart@msecharity.com[/EMAIL]
  • tamtam10000
    tamtam10000 Posts: 32 Forumite
    I would love a way to say "thank you" to Martin and his team for all their work, and there's really only so many copies of The Money Diet you can buy! (I've bought 7 copies now, for myself and as gifts). So, I would be happy to see a 'donate to MSE Charity' link next to all the valuable tools (like the budget planner and flight checker) that MSE provides and also on Martin's tips email too.

    It is great that this site is free, but many of us (well, me anyway!) would be happy to have the reminder/opportunity to donate a pound or two when we go to use this great stuff.

    There are many sites that do this now, and I don't think it's presurising or hectoring in any way. Wikipedia is a good example - they have a simple link that says 'if you like this and it's useful, please donate' or something like that.

    Please make it easy to express our appreciation and to donate to this important cause.
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  • ahai1
    ahai1 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
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    That is a good idea in getting donations.
  • ahai1
    ahai1 Posts: 1,589 Forumite
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    edited 3 March at 1:01PM
    Peterchall for guideance you should contact [Removed by Forum Team]

    You can support the MSE Charity on everyclick: http://charities.everyclick.com/info.xq?id=163711&name=THE-MSE-CHARITY
  • peterchall
    peterchall Posts: 2 Newbie
    Thanks for the info Ahai 1. I will send email to Stuart.
  • portchieboy
    portchieboy Posts: 616 Forumite
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    Hi

    Don't know if you remember, but I suggested 6 months ago or so that we have a Team of runners in the London Marathon, and go for a record donation. Yes, I admit my interest in that I would love to run but have not been able to get in, and I am not the 'outgoing' sort of person who could undertake to raise £2,000+ for a charity place.

    I therefore suggested very much what has been discussed above, ie, to encourage site users to give back a little. By that, I mean to sponsor, yes, me, but also other Team members. I for example have made over £1,000 from the (non) gambling advice, and also over £1000 from cashbacks, which I never previously was aware of.

    Martin, I think you were going to get back to me once the Charity had been incorporated?

    I cannot be alone, and am keen to spread financial responsibility......I am an ex-Banker after all!

    This whole would mean the Charity buying a number of Bond places from the organisers, but I think with Martins brilliant marketing skills, this would be well rewarded.

    My thanks for listening.
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