We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

Charities board update
Please note, our Forum rules no longer allow the posting of links to personal fundraising or crowdfunding pages, such as JustGiving. You can read the full set of our Forum rules here.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Charities

Archives for February 2009

I'm breaking out of Jail!
I'm doing a sponsored jailbreak next month for the Linda McCartney Centre and i'm hoping to attract some sponsors please! Can anyone help? https://lindamccartney.workwithus.org/Fundraising/Donate.aspx?page=4630 Lots of thanks!
Running a local half marathon for a local charity
Hi, I hope somebody can help, or point me in the right direction. I have made the decision to run a local half marathon and would like to raise some money whilst doing this. There does not seem to be any information that there is a fixed charity that you need to raise money for. My local playgroup have had a bad time…
cash for kids
I was informed by a paid employee of Cash For Kids that she gets her normal wages paid in to her bank account but she gets a cash in hand bonus every week, depending on how much she brings in through her collections. I do not know if its true i hope not. But is this not illegal? I have tried ot contact cash for kids as i…
Charities that collect
Hi I've recently had a clear out and have 20 sacks full of clothes and household items all in excellent condition but unfortunately I don't drive so it's going to be difficult and time-consuming for me to get them to a charity shop. Does anyone know of any charities that would collect? I'm in SE10 in London - I've rung my…
Fake charities?
Or let me rephrase it; the people or companies collecting for charities. What's in it for them? Every other day we get a 'clothing collection' leaflet thrown through our letterbox. I'm wondering how many of them are genuine. We always drop our unwanted stuff in a clothing/shoe bank near a large supermarket nearby. Today,…
E: 09/03 5.30pm V Project - Share in £50,000
Southern FM For the third year in a row Southern FM has got £50,000 to give to community organisations in Sussex that come up with new volunteering opportunities for young people. If you want to inspire 16 to 25 year olds to volunteer, and could do with a grant of up to £10,000 then download an application form here.
Could you help sponsor a project for sick kids?
Post Pals (www.postpals.co.uk) aims to send out regular post to seriously ill children battling conditions like cancer, cystic fibrosis and going through transplants, but we need your help to make it possible. Could you, someone you know, a local business, club, charity or church help sponsor a project or part of the…
E: 13/03 5pm Share In £25,000, Sussex & Surrey
Mercury FM Mercury FM has got up to £25,000 to give to community organisations that come up with new volunteering opportunities for young people. If you want to inspire 16 to 25 year olds to volunteer, and could do with a grant of up to £10,000 then download an application form here.
E: 06/03 5.30pm Win A Share In £40,000, Kent
Invicta FM I hope this adheres to the rules. Invicta FM has got £40,000 to give to community organisations in Kent that come up with new volunteering opportunities for young people. If you want to inspire 16 to 25 year olds to volunteer, and could do with a grant of up to £10,000 then download an application form here.
RSPCA - Buy a magazine subscription and help the NCT at the same time
click For every purchase, National Childbirth Trust gets £7.00
Fantastic News For Kisses4kids
Stacey appeared on Noels HQ on Sat 7th Feb. She is now going to get lots of help and support for her registered charity Kisses4kids. http://www.kisses4kids.org.uk/page2.html I don't know much about Youtube but I'm sure the more views of the video clip must bring it higher up in the rankings .so please take a look. Noel…
donate to your local charity shop
I just saw an article on the BBC news that sugegsted donations of items to charity shops is falling steadily and some shops are struggling. It seems in the credit crisis we are selling more for personal gain (probably on ebay!) or just freecycling rather than going down the traditional route of donating. Apparently shops…
Crafts for Comic Relief
The organisers of the Crafteroo Crafts site have teamed up with UK crafts auction site Folksy.com to help raise funds for Comic Relief. Crafters have donated items handmade by themselves to the store on Folksy, who in tern have generously agreed to waive all fees so that more money can go to the charity. Visit the shop…
Auction of promises - disclaimer advice
Hi all, I am organising an Auction of promises to raise funds for my local church's building fund. I am trying to write a disclaimer that will cover the church with regard to the promises made. I have come up with the following and would really appreciate your help and feedback as to what you think, what you would add in…
Zöe's Place Baby Hospice Anual Boxing Dinner
Just a quick note that Zöe's Place Baby Hospice will be staging their Annual Charity Boxing Dinner on Friday 20th March at the Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool. The event will be 8 bouts between The British Army & a combined team representing Merseyside & Cheshire. 3 Course Meal 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Dress code Formal. Tickets £30-or…
Internet buying to benefit charities
Hello Does anyone know anything about how to set up one of those site which if you buy from certain stores online, a charity can benefit? I noticed my daughters school has now set up a site which includes HMV, + other stores, where they get ££ for purchases through the site. Thanks for any advice. I work for a charity and…
Meerkat work
This is a weird one I know, and I dont know if it should be here or one the jobseeking board so please move if need to. This is crazy but, owing to some life events etc, I have decided its time to put myself first and follow my heart rather than my head. I am fascinated by, and have been studying, meerkats and now decided…
Donating to a US charity
I was wondering what the pitfalls are of donating to a US charity? I am dealing with some people who want to collect money from all over the world. Here is a link to their website. http://chelseashope.org/
homefundraising.com
is this a legitimate group? got visited at home on fri 30th jan, by a young lady, who claimed to be collecting on behalf of save the children. signed up for DD to donate, but am now having doubts can anyone reassure me?:confused:
Old Gold - How your old jewellery can help people with Alzheimer's disease
Hello All Put your unwanted jewellery to good use If you have jewellery that is either broken or no longer wanted, the Alzheimer's Society can put it to worthy use by recycling it to raise funds to help fight dementia. Any jewellery of any kind, such as an odd cufflink or earring, a coin or a bracelet whose fashionable…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

View All

Charities

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Charities

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free