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Archives for May 2008

A Mile in Memory Charity Walk 17th May 08
Hi Everyone Just a note to say that The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) have organised a National Event this Saturday to raise vital funds for the charity. The Flagship walk is in London, however individuals across the country have organised their own local walks. As a Mum I lost my 17 month old Twin Boy…
How ridiculous!
We've got a Regency dining suite and mahogany corner cabinet that we no longer want and the other day we got a flyer through the letterbox from the British Heart Foundation asking for donations of furniture, electrical goods etc. Rang them today and said "I've got a dining suite I'd like to give to you, it's in lovely…
OS Members Paying It Forward
Hi All Im not sure if this is the right place to put this or not but I just wanted to let everyone know about a 'movement' that is called Pay It Forward and wondered if many other OS members did this? In the book, Reuben St. Clair, the teacher and protagonist in the book “Pay It Forward,” starts a movement with this…
Make A Difference and Pay It Forward
Hi All Im not sure if this is the right place to put this or not but I just wanted to let everyone know about a charity 'movement' that is called Pay It Forward. Many people will have seen the film Pay It Forward with Kevin Spacey and Helen Hunt in , well this has taken off hugely all over the world. [FONT=Arial,…
Fundraising for Springboard Project
Hi, I will be doing a charity abseil down the Guys Hospital Tower (600ft) for charity. I am aiming to raise £1000 for the springboard project. My sponsorship page can be found at https://www.justgiving.com/nikeshashar I appreciate any help in advance. Thank you
South lakes Cancer Care
Hi I'm taking part in the Cancer Care Starwalk, starting at midnight tomorrow night. They are a charity local to South Cumbria and North Lancashire with bases in Kendal and Lancaster. I'd be over the moon if anyone would like to add to my sponsorship, please. :T www.justgiving.com/carlarichardson The charity details are…
donate tp Great Ormond Street Hospital for free... New Parents or those expecting
I am sorry if this has been posted before... this is my first post and couldn't find it anywhere else. emmasbabies.co .uk will make a donation to GOSH if you post your newborn childs name on their baby wall ( or due date if you are expecting) I hope this helps them acheive their target of £7000 (currently £568.20) its free…
Fundraising for Spinal Injuries Association
Hi Everyone Although I have been a lurker on MSE for a while this is my very first post :j . My brother, Paul, who had a spinal injury quite a few years ago now is fundraising for SIA by doing the British Disabled Triathlon Championships on the 1st of June. You can view the details on his page at…
Should I be suspicious?
I put all my spare change in the collections tin of an elderly chap who was strategically placed near the door of my local newsagent, I assumed it was for war veterans or cancer sufferers to be honest. However the leaflet he gave me in return was for 'A Non-Profit Making Philanthropic Organisation' - there was no…
Lands end to John O'Groats for Re-cycle (MSE charity)
Hi All, My OH and I are currently planning a bike ride from Lands End to John O'Groats for Re-cycle, a charity that sends bikes to Africa. It's one of the MSE charities this year - http://www.re-cycle.org/ Anyway we are new to all this sponsored stuff and also there are parts of the ride we don't know very well so I'm…
Ideas Please
Hi All, Im a naturally very giving person. I love helping people and knowing people and safe, well, loved and cared for. Hence in September Im hoping to take up a full time job as a carer whilst training for a nurses qualification. Im writing for advice really on the following. Every morning I wake up and do my daily…
Bess the collie dog needs your help please
Bess is a Collie girl aged about 9 months taken to a Stow Market vet with a badly smashed pelvis after a road traffic accident, no one has come forward to claim her and so we have taken her on board and are having to fund treatment. Hopefully she will mend with cage rest so the bill is only in the region of £260 but if…
Has anyone used "Our Price" for donations?
Hi I'm on a school PTA team trying to source prizes for our Grand Draw. Another parent has just forwarded me a link to a website claiming to be Our Price Records own 'charity fundraisers' page www.ourprice.co.uk It just seems odd - too good to be true - they say they'll donate huge things e.g. experiences, signed items etc…
Donate unwanted furniture or white goods
Most of the 17 million items of furniture and domestic appliances sent to landfill sites every year could be re used.:mad: The furniture re-use network (0845-602-8003 https://www.frn.org.uk) will put u in touch with one of the 400 charities in the uk whod like furnishings you want. Most collect, too, and redistribute items…
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please help!
Hi, this is my first post so i hope its ok. I am trying to organise a charity ball in october im memory of my daughter who passed away in january from a rare metabolic disease, all money raised will go to CLIMB has anyone got any ideas who or where to start or ask for help as this is my first ball i have organised im…
community groups could receive Gift Aid
Community groups could receive Gift Aid but it takes planning. Groups would need to link with a registered charity which could pass on the donations + Gift Aid. Best to contact your nearest voluntary bureau for advice. From Third Sector magazine www.thirdsector.co.uk : Non-charities can claim Gift Aid By David Ainsworth,…
WSPA cruelty on animals
Can you help i have set up a standing order for a few pounds per month done alot of reading on this charity and they serve 140 countries. The service i recieved was lovely and not harrasing got a nice magnet and little money box. With all the chicken farms which they are trying to shut down , well i believe its a great…

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