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Archives for November 2007

The Starlight Foundation
http://www.donate-a-disc.org.uk/ I apologise if this has been posted before. The Starlight Foundation are running their "Donate a Disk" campaign until 31st Dec 2007 through Blockbuster dvd rental. If you donate an old DVD or games console disk, they will in return give you a new release film rental for £1.50 or, if you…
Scouts - Fundraising for Trip to Switzerland, Feb 2008
Hello, Does anyone have any advise to help me fund raise for my trip to Switzerland in February. I need to raise around £400. We have a few events planned, which should bring in some income. But I have also heard there are other ways online to make some money. Maybe not donations or fund raising but other quick ways? I…
www.justchristmas.org.uk
Just something to think about at this time of year :love: https://www.justchristmas.org.uk
Children in Need overcharged
It was probably a one-off mistake, but perhaps someone else had a similar experience. My girlfriend made a donation to CIN on the big night, and yesterday she got her credit card statement and it showed that they had taken the donation 3 times in 3 seperate transactions. She's furious, as she was just trying to do her bit,…
I am running the London Marathon for Macmillan
As many of you know, I am a keen club runner and have run the Flora London Marathon twice as well as numerous other events over the years. I will be running the 26.2 miles through the Streets of London again on Sunday 13 April on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support. Please allow me to quote from their website…
Do we need sealed collection boxes?
I am aware that charities need sealed collection boxes to do street collections. Is this still the case if they are collecting money at a fete or other event, if the event is in a public place.? Does anyone know the cheapest place to get them? Thanks
Charity Christmas Cards - Business buy
I have started a new job (well last march) As a company it sends out christmas cards so I wanted to buy charity ones, rather than normal ones who just make the card companies rich and thats it. Can anyone suggest a charity that do christmas cards and they get a decent profit out of them? Thanks :)
Stop Buying Charity Christmas Cards
Like most people, when buying greetings cards for this time of the years, I have always tried to support various charities. However, even at the very best rates, the most the charities get from such sales is such a small percentage. How much better it would be if they got the whole lot - and a Gift Aid declaration instead.…
Toy donation in the north east
Hi all, i am having a clearout in time for xmas, and with 3 girls have loads of surplas toys that are just to good to through away. i would love to donate them to a charity, hospice, hospital but can not find any? does any one have any ideas thank you
IT recycling
Hi there, I work for a charity helping Teenagers, currently our IT consists of seven computers which are of varying eras, and so have different capabilities, they are not networked, and they struggle to manage the tasks required. operating systems are are anything from Win95 to 2K. Is there anyone out there with a company…
Please Vote for Lottery Funds for the MS Society
MS Society Bournemouth Branch Only a few days to go to Voting Day, Tuesday 27 November. We will be on television (ITV Meridian) next Tuesday in the 6 pm programme. Don't worry if you are not in the Meridian TV area, you can still vote! Voting can be before the programme, from 9 am, or after the programme up to midnight…
Everyclick
Hey, I came across this the other day - not sure if its been mentioned elsewhere? Everyclick works like Google and allows you to select a charity to donate to through your clicks. With the rise and rise of Google it seems nice to support a smaller rival - especially if it donates to charity as well. What do ppl think? Tom
Please vote for BLISS & help premature babies
BLISS is a charity that supports families of sick and premature babies and also campaigns for better services in neonatal units. They do amazing work helping families through the rollercoaster of prematurity so please vote for them. All votes must be in by 29th November. Please encourage all your contacts to do the same -…
Cows 'n' Things Help the Aged
Hi, have just bought some presents for on this website. It helps elderly people in poor countries. I bought three chickens for £5 each. Also paid £17 to send a child to school for a year (fees, unifrom, lunches, transport) who is living with grandparents. You get sent an e card to give to the person you would have spent…
could any charities use these?
we have been having a clear out at home and have oddments of gold and silver jewellery (odd earings, broken chains etc) and a bag of foreign coins (many denominations). Not huge amounts but we wondered if any charities collect such things to raise funds? anyone know of any pls?
bulgaria abandoned children
omg did anyone watch this last night i want to try and help them but dont no how to i cant stop crying is there anyone out there feeling the ssame i cant seem to find the charity linked to it is anyone else intrested in helping ????? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ3i7YozV9Y
Donation of software to charity
This is a very long shot and is quite specific to one particular piece of software. I have some AutoCAD software which I was going to sell on behalf of the firm I work for to raise money for charity. I have subsequently found out that it is illegal to sell the software but it is OK to donate the software to a charity – as…
Charity Giveaway
The clinic I visit is doing a xmas giveaway but to charity in th elocal area though - Have a look at the site and see if it is worth it or not? Personally I have no idea, but I don't do that sort of thing :confused: www.relaxinbroadstone.co.uk Also there is a thing in the Community Mag. about another freebie but you'll…
Fund raising committee for scout troop
Hi there! Our scout troop needs a new roof and we are setting up a fund raising committee for it! I have been volunteered to sit as chair as i am the scout leader too.. Is there anything i need to do in order to set up this committee? Scouts Association is a reg charity anyway... I know i need an official secretary,…
Raising money for the blind
Im running the Bath half marathon in march in aid of the Wiltshire Blind association. I've been inspired to run by my Grandad who is partially sighted in one eye. To raise anything would make such a huge difference, please give as much as you can afford on my donations page; www.justgiving.com/andymidwinter Please spread…

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