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Archives for November 2006

Give to charity just by doing Christmas shopping online
Give money to charity just by doing your Christmas shopping online...at no cost to you! I saw new web-site https://www.giveortake.com on Working Lunch yesterday - you can watch the piece on their web-site. Basically you can click through from their web-site to hundreds of retailers like M&S, Play.com, Curry's etc and earn…
Boyfriend cycling Vietnam
My boyfriend is cycling in Vietnam with and to raise money for Macmillan. Please visit http://www.justgiving.com/daviddoesnam This is his personal statement about it Cancer is something that will affect all of us during our lifetime in one way or another. Whether it be yourself, a friend or family member, I have…
Bikes for charity
I have three kids bikes which I want to give to charity. They are in very good condition although all are over 3 years old. Two are for 8/9 year olds and the other for a 12 year old. How do I go about it??
Give up to 100% more and save youself money!
Do you give to Charities either regularly or on a one-off occassion? Are you a member of the National Trust? Historic Scotland or others? Then read on and find out how you can save yourself money at the same time as helping charity. For example, two years family membership for the National Trust will cost £164 but by doing…
Donate.net
Has anyone given money via Donate.net before? I am trying to donate money to a US organisation and their site uses the Donate.net service. Never heard of it myself and the whole process seems very cheap and tacky, so just wanted to assure myself they were reputable and secure. Thanks
Child Sponsorship
Hi All, Ok for the last 2 years ive bugged my bf to death because id love anohter child adn he has always said no.full stop. and i was always left gutted. Anyway ive been thinking abotu it alot lately especially with Xmas coming up and it has been really playing on my mind. Then i sat down and watched TV and saw the world…
Do charities pay tax?
I know someone who sits on the board of a local charity, and he asked me if charities have to pay tax on interest earned in their bank account. I don't have a clue, and was wondering if someone here would be able to help?
Welsh rugby test shirts.
Grap a unique christmas gift on ebay. In an effort to raise funds for paralyzed Hamilton Hornet rugby player Sean Corner, the Canadian players traded their game jerseys with the Welsh players following Friday night’s match. Interested buyers should search for "Wales Test Jerseys" on ebay - this will lead them to all the…
For Anyone into Cats
https://www.aristocat.org.uk A North-East based Cat Rescue Charity
Is there a charity that collects plastic milk bottle lids?
I seem to remember someone saying in passing there was and used them to buy wheelchairs or did I get that completely wrong :rolleyes: We get through gallons of milk so saving the plastic lids wouldn't be a problem.
Compilation CD
Please can somebody help me? I want to make a compilation CD for my daughter using her favourite songs. My computer is a DEll 5150, I have done it before but I cannot remember what I did. I have windows media player. Will be grateful if somebody can give me some clear instructions how to compile the CD. Thanks
HELP! Thinking of doing a christmas box
Hello All. Im thinking of doing one of them christmas box for the kiddies abroad but I know I wont be able to stop myself buying quality expensive stuff . For instance I couldn't face geting a scarf and tat from poundland and would rather buy it from M&S - just like i would if i was buying it for myself. Good Lord ..Please…
Are you up for the 2007 London Marathon?
2007 FLORA LONDON MARATHON The Flora London Marathon is our biggest annual fundraising event and is an ideal opportunity to take part in one of the world's greatest Marathon's and help raise money for MSRC. MSRC buy “Golden Bond” places from London Marathon which we then allocate, and we also encourage runners who obtained…
Winter Fair In Aid Of Contact
EFO WINTER FAIR Date of Event: 19/11/2006 Category of Event: Fair/Market/Sale Details: ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR TEXTILES CERAMICS PRINTS PHOTOGRAPHY HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARDS/ CALENDARS JEWELLERY PAINTINGS CANVAS 36 ARTISTS INCLUDING CRAIG JOHNSONS PHOTOGRAPHY STALL REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE BUSES 102 & 263 NORTHERN LINE TUBE TO…
Can anyone help me remember the name of the charity...
that was doing vouchers at mothers day to save a mothers life in Africa - essentially instead of getting a pressie, you made a donation to the charity which went towards clinics in Africa helping women giving birth? Have looked and looked but can't find it, and I am sure I learned about it on this web site.
**foil***for Charity????
I remember as a child collecting tin foil and milk bottle tops - I'm not 100% sure but I believe that they were given to a charity??:confused: do charities still accept these?? or am I just MAD :D and confusing it for something else??!! Would be grateful for any replies ;) ThanksXX:j
I need a bit of help!!
Didn't know where to post, but am hoping this is the most appropriate board. I want to give my sis something special for christmas. She is seriously ill in hospital and can't have too much stuff really in with her. So I thought that sponsoring her favourite animal would be a good one to do. What I would like to know is if…
charity xmas parcels
Please can anyone let me know where i can find information on sending a xmas parcel to under privilaged children?
Please Sponsor a Child
Do something extraordinary today... with World Vision child sponsorship, you really can make a difference In some developing countries poverty kills 1 in 3 children in their infancy. World Vision, one of the world’s leading relief and development agencies is working to help stop this. Through Child Sponsorship World Vision…
grants for gymnastic equipment
didnt know where to post this. I am looking for info/suggestions of grants that my daughters gym group could apply for, they are in need of quite a bit of new equipment. It is a local group, they have a squad but also hold begineers classes most days. We will be packing bags at our local supermarkets closer to xmas to…

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