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race for life
im doing the race for life with my friend and her sister on the 22nd july in bolton. please donate online even if its 10p or 10 pound. https://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/armywifes
Best Return for Charity Deposits
We have around £20,000 in our charity and I want to find the best place to put for the best return - any suggestions?
Derek The MSRC Dalek goes on eBay tonight 7pm
Hi all, Remember Derek the full-sized MSRC Dalek? Well, he goes up for auction tonight on ebay! To find out how things go, or to make a big, big BID(!) why not go to http://www.isolditstore.co.uk/colchester after 7pm tonight and have a go! squiffs :D
Anyone got any Spare Active Kids Vouchers
Does anyone out there have any spare Active Kids vouchers for a Brownie Pack in Biggleswade. I'll send SAEs if you have. PLEASE pm me if you have:rolleyes:
Questions about Gift Aid for occasional taxpayers
Hello. I'd like to give money to charities, but my lifestyle is a bit chaotic. In some tax years, I'm liable for income tax, but in other years, I'm not. I understand that if you Gift-Aid a donation but you haven't paid the necessary tax to cover it, then HMRC will send you a bill for the difference. Questions:* How…
Donate your old bras ....
http://www.breasttalk.co.uk/bra-appeal/
DREAMFLIGHT - children's holiday of a lifetime
Dreamflight is a registered UK charity whose purpose is to send seriously ill and disabled children on their 'Holiday of a Lifetime' to the theme parks in central Florida. Last year I worked as cabin crew on the chartered British Airways 747 and helped care for the children. Yesterday I went to the funeral of one of the…
Is anyone collecting computers for schools vouchers?
Pm me your name & address Ive got a little pile here heading binward if I dont get someone to give them to :D
Looking for ideas
Hi all, Our group sends children with special needs and their families away on holiday in the uk about four times a year. We are a small and relativley new group and so our funds are quite tight. Does anyone have any ideas how I could go about asking for a discount from any of the big well known caravan holiday companys ?…
charities 4 students
What charities exist out there for students on the UK?
Illegal to wear a red nose in Westminster...
Someone has put up a very convincing arguement as to why it is illegal to wear a red nose in Westminster since the introduction of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005. The full explanation is here.
Help Save The Sumatran Tiger
There are probably less than 400 Sumatran Tigers left in the wild today. They are critically endangered and they desperately need your help today - to ensure their survival. You can sponsor a wild Sumatran Tiger for £20 and help stop illegal poaching of these superb big cats. You get a laminated certificate with your name…
Justgiving.com
I'm doing a sponsored run in a few months and want to set up an internet account so that people can donate to charity. The only one I know is https://www.justgiving.com does anyone know of any others? Justigiving takes a percentage and it would be nice to find one that didn't. Bit of a longshot I guess.
VAT advice - must register if turnover £61k+
Children in need -Terry Wogan
Fatal attack on girl’s school in Blairs war
Free Access for Canoeists!
Starting a charitable trust/foundation; help and pointers please
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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.
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