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Archives for January 2009

Calling all sewers to help make sanitary towels.
Hello everyone, I am involved in a charity called Algerian Action, we have recently launched a new project to make and distribute sanitary towels to young girls and ladies in Algeria who can't afford to buy them and have to result in using Bin liners or plastic bags . The towels are very easy to make using any old scraps…
Giving to needy - Glasgow
I'm trying to find somewhere in Glasgow (preferably West End/Govan) where I can take clean good quality adullts and kids clothes that will go direct to refugees/asylum seekers/needy. The last place I used has closed down and I prefer to hand on stuff this way. Any help appreciated. Ta.
Can you suggest Christian Coloring Book on Healing and Deliverance?
I am looking for a Christian Coloring Book for kids. Can anyone suggest some a good coloring Book of kids that teaches on Healing and Deliverance. Thanks in Advance.
Macmillan Picture Sale - BIRMINGHAM
Macmillan Cancer Support have been donated somewhere in the region of 6,000 pictures, prints and canvasses. These are being sold at less than half their RRP with 100% of the proceeds going straight to Macmillan. The website is updated weekly with new pictures being added all the time. www.macmillanprints.btik.com Please…
Wanted brave volunteers
Hi everyone we are a Nottingham based charity and have just had our agm it has been decided that the following events will take part this year parachute jump ,abseil,cycle ride.We are looking for brave volunteers to take part.Our charity is the Anthony Booth Trust (1123378)I lost my Son last year and we are raising money…
Donating old TV to charity?
Hi All, We've been lucky enough to be given a new tv by our friends and want to donate the old one (perfect working order, 28") to charity. I know many many charities don't accept electricial goods anymore due to the time/cost involved in sorting them out but does anyone know of a charity that could find a use for it?…
Nowzad Dogs
Please look at this - please! http://www.nowzaddogs.co.uk/index.htm
Charity raffel prize gone wrong
Hi there I was wondering if anyone could advise me on the following possibility: I attended an charity ball in Scotland and bid sucessfully on a trip. (I live in England) The company that offered the trip where there as well and before the final bid I spoke to her to check that there would be no problems. This was back in…
ALDI ASHBY 20 Mile ROad Race FOR MARIE CURIE - PLEASE HELP ME
Hello I'm running the Ashby Aldi 20 mile road race, I am running it on the behalf of Marie Curie. Many people have been affected by cancer, maybe directly or through a family member or friend. Please help me to raise as much money as possible for this great charity. Even if you only donate £1, it will make a difference. my…
Please help my friend raise money for WATER AID
Please come and support my friend Graham in his challenge... This is for such a good cause I really do think he deserves more support then he's getting, as does the charity he's doing it for. In a nut shell, my slightly bonkers but very funny and clever friend Graham is, at this very moment attempting to break the world…
how to sky dive for a charity help please
hi all , my boss at work has turned 30 and she has a list of stuff she wants to do before she is 31, skydiving is one of them which she was going to book and do but i have suggested to her that if she is doing it anyway then why not do it for charity. the question is , is there a particular place that does this and helps…
skydiving for brake please can u help
hi my husband and best friend lisa bennett are going to skydive for the road safety charity BRAKE every day 70 people are injured or killed on our roads unfortunatly last year we found out the hard way just how road accidents could effect every day life our friends were effected when drink driver luke mccormick hit thier…
Used Postage Stamps
I am an avid collector of used stamps :o I do the morning post at work so I try my best to take the stamps of all our incoming post and have popped them in an envelope and kept them in a safe place waiting for a charity to need them. So where can I send them? Any suggestions please...:D
Take That Tickets to raffle - advice please
Hi, I have been donated 2 Take That Tickets for Wembley in July to raffle or auction. This is to help raised funds for my cousins daughter, Chelsea Knighton who is 3 yrs old and has Neuroblastoma. Her family want to take her to America for treatment that offers a better survival rate and less invasive treatment. She has…
Race for Life 2009: this years applications (merge)
I know a lot of people here on MSE take part in Race for Life events accross the country so I just thought I would let you know that the online application page is now up and running www.raceforlife.org.uk I have applied this morning for the Southampton Race for Life on Sunday 12th July Feel free to add your Race for life…
How much should you charge for pitches at Carnival Fete?
I hope you can help, I have become involved in our local carnival / fete and want to ensure we are getting value for money (as I am not convinced we are), as it is funded with grants of public money and gifts. We are still working for detail of our July event, but how much should we be charging for: 1. Bar Tent 2. Food…
Anyone/know anyone who has completed biggish sponser event (bike ride)
Hello All, Im after any advice, help or pointers! My boyfriend & his cousin have arranged a sponsered bike ride for April/may. This is from Leicestershire - Lands end. They have arranged this on thier own back & have been busy sorting routes, contacting local companies etc..this is approx 90 miles on 1st day & 50-60 on the…
promotional items?
Hello, I was wondering what kind of promotional items your charity sells, what are the best sellers and what companies did you use to purchase them? Thanks
Edinburgh Marathon
My OH is running in the Edinburgh Marathon in May 2009, is anyone else doing this run? He is running to support Cancer Support
London Marathon!
Hello peeps - just wondering if anyone out there is doing the FLM this year? It's my first time and I'm really nervous already, am not aiming for any particular time but just to get round on a run/walk strategy. Hopefully if I can build my pace up a bit then I might be able to tag onto the runners world pacing group for…

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