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Archives for June 2007

Advise on organising an event
Hi there, has anyone had any luck getting a discount when hiring a marquee or function room for a charitable event from Strathclyde Country Park in Lothian?? I am pretty good at blagging deals, but like to do as much research as possible. this will be my first go at organsing an event, so I am very nervous and seeking any…
Charity Site
Hi there, I'm not sure whether this would be breaking the rules or not, but I run a network of sites, and one of my sites allows you to give to charity for free, by doing clicks or free & paid offers. Can a mod please contact me informing me whether I can or cannot post a link to this site. Thanks Mafamba Media
Take a moment and save a life!
June is breast cancer survivor month.Please click here to help fund free mammograms for poor women - all you need to do is click the button on the webpage. They've only raised 82% of their goal. It takes literally seconds to do so please click the link, click the button and spread the word! If you have the time once you've…
MSRC Champions Club Lunch - 2007
The 2007 MSRC Champions Club Lunch will take place on Friday 23rd November 2007 at The Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge, London. This event is always very popular, and is an ideal event for company Christmas outings. Joining us at this year’s Champions Club Luncheon will be two stalwarts of Bath rugby during…
Ideas needed on helping worthy causes
Hi I’m wondering whether there is anything more I can do to help worthy causes that compliments the way in which I use the pc already, without impacting into my time too much. BTW, I already do quite a bit in my own time on a voluntary basis. I just want to maximise my time to support others. The links below are to give an…
Madeleine's Fund: Leaving No Stone Unturned Limited
Anyone know what the legality of this is? The 'Find Madeline' appeal is not allowed to be a charity because it does not benefit a wider section of the public than a single family. http://www.findmadeleine.com/fund/ Presumably this means there are no safeguards on the money and the fund can do whatever they like? What is…
where can I get a cheap net for a balloon race
We are doing a charity balloon race and need a net for approx 1000 balloons. I know lots of people do these and must have nets, but haven't a clue where to find one. Obviously because it is for charity we don't want to outlay money to buy one unless we really have to. The ideal solution would be to borrow one, but don't…
Organising a Running Event
Hi! I am part of a supporter group for an African charity and also a keen runner. I am thinking of organising a 5KM 'race' / fun run to raise money and profile and was wondering if anyone has done this, if anyone has any tips / hints or alternatively whether anyone has any other fundraising ideas that are linked to running…
Anyone want to sponsor me for RACE FOR LIFE??
I would really appreciate it, no matter how small the donation it would mean alot, I am running at Southampton common on sunday 15th july, 11am xx My official cancer research page is: www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/emmawedderburn
race for life june 24th
Good luck every one if today is your day. Hope the weather not to bad for you. We race along the seafront at Bournemouth. Sarer:)
What to do when suspicious ?
Looking for advice I was asked today for a donaton to a charity supporting something I am very involved in locally in a supermarket. I had NEVER heard of this charity. The man collecting made me very suspicious and was unable to answer any questions I asked about how the charity supported what he stated etc. When I got…
Playmonday The Charity Draw
Playmonday - New Version - New Prizes - Support Your Favourite Charity EVERY Week! The newly launched Playmonday Lottery has changed. They are now offering new exciting prizes including a £10 Million first prize as part of the Monday Super Draw, but perhaps most importantly, you can choose which charity you wish to support…
transporting goods to south africa
just wondering if anyone can help me. A couple of years ago I went to south africa and dworked with a charity. Since then we've been fundraising and have also collected clothes, stationary etc. i've now been given the job of finding out how to ship them out to johanesburg. I've no idea where to start has anybody any idea…
Victim Support Sponsored 80 foot Abseil off a Bridge!!!
Hi I work for Victim Support West Midlands, and I am doing a sponsored event to support them. I am doing a sponsored 80 foot abseil off a (disused) viaduct THIS SUNDAY, I realise this is short notice, but have only just discovered the page, and I'm sure you can donate after the event if necessary! I have so far raised…
Spend A Penny fete fundraising idea - ooh err!
People of a sensitive nature – look away now. You have been warned! This is an idea for possibly raising money at fetes etc. It's called 'Spend-A-Penny'. Basically it revolves around people chucking a penny and hopefully more into a wc. In return for spending a penny, they would hear a rude noise of someone flatulating or…
Dont forget Darfur - Awareness needs to increase
Tell President Bush: Take Plan B to the UN After months, the White House has announced the implementation of "Plan B" sanctions against Sudan to compel the government to bring an end to the violence. While this is an encouraging step forward, this package of unilateral U.S. sanctions is not enough if it is not immediately…
Charity 'minimum sponsorship'
Hi all, Not sure if it's just me, but does anyone else have misgivings about the reasons behind minimum sponsorship required for the various type of charity 'trips'? I can see that the charities get something out of such organised trips, but the organising companies also seem to be getting a substantial cut, and that's the…
Raising money to charity as a group
Hi We want to raise money for a particular charity as a group of people....how can we make sure we meet the rules for Gift Aid as we will be giving the money to the charity rather than people donating money to the charity itself.... will we have to get some standard gift aid forms and get everyone who donates to fill one…
grant or support for overseas placement?
Hi everyone. This is my first post so pls forgive me if it's in the wrong place or if I do anything wrong. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about grants or funding available for students who work overseas. I need to spend the 3rd year of my degree abroad as part of my degree and I have the option to either study or…
Sky Diving For Bliss Charity
Hi Everyone, I'm doing a sponsored SKY DIVE for the charity BLISS (which is for premature and sick babies). I would be so grateful if you could please sponsor me - no matter how small or big. IT ALL COUNTS PLEASE PLEASE SPONSOR ME!!!!!! My son was born 6 weeks early and went to special care baby unit - although he is fine…

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