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Archives for July 2007

looking for funding for rent and office furniture
Hi we are looking for funding for rent and office furniture, does anyone know of any grants that fund these things?:confused:
Think ive found some scammers
Hello all, had a leflet through the door today from "help support ltd". now they dont have a charity number but a company number, which is 05834199. i have put it through the charity organization website, and nothing is coming up. the leaflet is asking for clothing, sheets, shoes, handbags, belts, cosmetics, toys, bedding,…
Help those affected by the flooding crisis in the UK
The British Red Cross National Floods Appeal has been launched to help the thousands of people affected by this summer’s devastating flooding and extreme weather. Please donate what you can today. http://www.redcross.org.uk/standard.asp?id=71823
Cancer Research UK
Stumbled across this simple way to support Cancer Research on the justgiving site, this guy’s linked his votes for a competition he’s in. All you need to do is send a simple text which cost 25p. Profits of the competition go to National Kidney Foundation, and he pays Cancer Research UK for every vote plus a lumps sum. Take…
Plastic Bottle Tops
Hi all, Is anyone after plastic bottle tops at the moment like what you get on your milk and juice? Someone from work requested we all save them as a girl living near her had been promised a new wheelchair if they could get a certain amount of tops and I managed to save quite a few but was on holiday when they collected…
Sponsor a triathlete - The Stroke Association
A friend of mine is taking part in the Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon 2007 on 04/08/2007 to raise money for The Stroke Association and would really welcome your support. You can donate online by credit or debit card at the following address: http://www.justgiving.com/SimonChilds All donations are secure and sent…
Glasses????
Does anyone know of any charities that need unused glasses? We have several pairs & it seems a waste to through them away. Thanks in advance
Charity Advertising Calls
Does anyone know anything about a company called CHESTNUT HOUSE? They call businesses to advertise on year planners they say are to help the Honeyrose Foundation charity for dying kids. They phoned me last week and asked if I'd sponsor the year planner with an advert for my company. It sounded like a really worthwhile…
Magazine help needed
I have just started working for a charity and they want me to redesign their magazine. I have no expereince in this and need help - how much do designers charge and can I just get them to produce a template that I can update myself. Is there anyone that helps charities to produce?
pre euro notes
I have been given lire, peseta, drachma notes. I would like todonate these to a charity. Any suggestions? Auntie Boo
Stopping donating to charities...advice please
Hi all, For the last 2.5 years, I've had a direct debit off to Red Cross, (Since the tsunami), and also one to nspcc. Both of them I've heard disturbing things about. Red cross apparently have huge admin (and I know as they keep sending me gumf asking me to up my donations etc), and the nspcc support keeping the family…
Weymouth Carnival Queen 2007
Hi everyone, My sister is down to the final three to be this years Weymouth Carnival Queen! We would appreciate it if anyone could vote for her by texting 'weyqueen (space) 1234' to 88010 or calling 0901 151 1234. Any support we can generate would be excellent. This is a good opportunity for her to represent Weymouth and…
Cheap Calander Printing ideas please!
Calendar printing -cheap Hello, don't know if this is in the right place, mainly because I don't really know what I am asking!!:confused: We have just set up a new under 12's football team :footie: and as a fund-raiser want to have calendars made ("Footballers Sisters" - we have quite a few stunners!!). Obviously, we want…
Give $1 to cancer research for free
All it takes is a few minutes of your time and cancer research will get $1. Simply visit www.areax.com register and make 10 posts before the end of August. For further details visit http://www.areax.com/forums/showthread.php?p=52#post52 The pledges made while setting this site up have already raised almost $2,000 for…
Donating seeds to charity
Hi I'm looking to donate some flower and vegetable seeds to charities, for possible use in Africa or wherever these seeds go to once they're given to charity. Anybody know of such a charity which accepts seeds to give to other people, particularly 3rd world countries. Thanks in advance. Mike
Win: my gratitude and a nice warm feeling
Sorry for posting this here I know it shouldn't be but I would like the input of some of the best brains / lateral thinkers on here :A My local hsopital is trying to raise money to extend it's special care baby unit. My daughter was cared for in this unit nearly 4 years ago (it's her 4th birthday on 27th July) they saved…
World walker
This morning I saw a man all dressed in white (a short of knee-length dress creation) with his head covered in a white cloth and sunglasses. He was pushing a supermarket trolley with the words "World Walker" on the front which presumably contained his bed-roll etc.) Anyone know what its all about?:confused:
Grace House Appeal
Hello, Please visit my sponsorship page on just giving for Grace House North East. When i was at school today we were shown a video with Grace and her mother and father on (Grace House is named after Grace), it really touched my heart (and that rarely happens!). So Please CLICK HERE now. The full URL (for AOL users etc):…
ITV Carer of the Year
From regional news: ITVis asking viewers to help choose the winner of one of the most prestigious Awards at the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards - ITV Carer of the Year. A nominee can be someone who devotes a large part of their time and energy to caring for another person or people. They may care for a neighbour,…
Support a MoneySaver to get from Staples to Naples for under £100!
It goes without saying that I love MoneySaving in all shapes and forms but when it's in the name of charidee it's even better! So that's why I thought one MoneySaver deserved a mention for his MoneySaving charity challenge. The Challenge MoneySaver Phil's challenge (all in aid of childrens charity Sparks) is to find and…

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