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Archives for February 2012

This is probably a daft question but...
I run a small Friends membership (took over two years ago) and recently one of them ( who lives in Spain) has asked if she can pay her subscription in Euros, is this possible? How would it work?Would she send a cheque for the equivalent subs in Euros and the bank would automatically convert it to pounds sterling? Yes, I…
Charity bike ride from Coventry to Amsterdam and back
Hi there! Apologies if I have posted this in the wrong place, but I was wondering if any of you would be able to help me with a few things? This year to raise money for my college (Nexus Trust) we are holding a Ragweek event in which we are all cycling from Coventry to Amsterdam and back, which is approximately 770km. At…
Raffle prizes Oxfordshire?
Hiya, Setting up a charity event to raise money for a sensory garden for an autism school base, Just wondered if anybody knows where we can get some raffle prizes from? Many Thanks LillyX
Please help 4 year old Captain Conner
I hope this is the right place to post this. Family, friends and total strangers are all digging deep to donate to this appeal. Little Captain Connor who has cancer needs to go to America to receive treatment to help him beat the naughty monster. Full details can be found at http://www.bmycharity.com/connorwhippappeal
Radiotherepy in USA
My son has got to have proton radiotherepy:( in the USA in 8-10 weeks time, He will be having treatment for 12 weeks & are looking to raise money to help fund the trip as the NHS will fund the flights & treatment but not everyday costs while we are there, also our bills in the UK still need to be paid. We have some funding…
Born Free
I am not sure if this is the right place to post this, but here goes. Its a long story so I will keep it short. In 2010 2 dolphins were moved into a tiny pool, smaller than a tennis court. They arrived in the back of a fruit and veg lorry and man handled into the pool by local bar staff. This happened in a place called…
Ideas for Olympic Theme Fete
Hello, Does anyone have a ideas for games & stalls with an Olympic theme for a village fete? Thanks
Raising Money for Local Charity - Text 70070 Donations ?
I'm raising funds for a local charity called climb your mountain that supports local people where i live suffering from depression... I have set up a page on justgiving and also set up my own just text giving code. Text: 70070 Code: TINC78 Page is: https://www.justgiving.com/danielmullins My question is does anyone know if…
T Shirt Printing to raise money
Dear all, Can anyone recommend a T-Shirt printing business who can supply cheap T-Shirts with a custom design printed onto them. (Our choice of design) We would need these T-Shirts at a cheap price as we are fundraising and want to make as much money as possible. We want around 150 T-Shirts. We are located in Northern…
Riding for Sue Ryder
I will be cycling to Builth Wells, hopefully 14th June and returning 18th June. This should be a distance of approx 160 miles all together. Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to charities. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim…
Darts Trophies to Recycle
Hi, Having a clearout and have come accross loads of old Darts Trophies from my past. Previously I have heard of organisations that take them to recycle them for charities etc. I have no need for them and want no money for them, but just wondered if anyone knows where I can send them so they can be appreciated once more? I…
How to cancel as donation to Oxfam to to their use of workfare.
How to cancel as donation to Oxfam to to their use of workfare. I am not prepared to fund a slave labour organisation so I want to cancel my monthly donation ASAP. What is the best way to do this?
Starting a Community Group
Sorry I am aware that there is a similar post just posted but I do want to ask for a lot more information (not trying to step on toes! :embarasse First of all, I am Scotland-based (Fife) if that makes a difference; I am determined (and have been for years) that I am going to set up a reptile rescue service and this has…
Is there a scheme?..
Where you can donate the coppers which are left on gift cards to charity? The reason I ask is that we have some gift cards, e.g. HMV, and prepaid cards, which have balances of only pennies (due to so many items costing £9.99 etc). I was going to bin them as we always forget to take them with us to the shops, but then…
Wales -3 Peaks Challenge in 24 Hours (Cancer Research)
Hello there, Im climbing up the 3 peaks of Wales including Snowdon on the 25th May to help raise money for cancer research Wales. Its the equivalent to a marathon, uphill in hard terrain. If you would like to sponsor me (or take park) and help Cancer Research Wales today, then please visit my Just Giving page.…
How to set up a charity
and how much does it cost?
Rare Disease Day 29th Feb 2012
apologies if this has already been posted I did search but couldn't find anything. If you know anyone affected by a rare disease please show your support http://www.rarediseaseday.org/ You can use the logo as a badge for your facebook/twitter page, download from the above site. Please note the quote below taken from their…
Please help my friend raise money for Dreamflight.
I've known Taff for over twenty years,we were down the Falkland Islands together in 1989. A couple of weeks ago,he flew out to Afghanistan for four months,sadly that was only a couple of days before the cancer his daughter Beth has,returned for the third time. While Taff's down there he will be raising money for…
how to raise money/finance for a homeless project
I am involved in the drug/alcohol field in a voluntary capacity. I have become very aware of the need for safe drug/alcohol free accommodation for people at various stages of recovery. A building has recently been put on the market which could provide basic housing for abouth 35 people. I would like to form a…
Free room hire
Hi there, I work for the national suicide prevention for young people charity, and I'm trying to find a room we can hire in London for free for an awareness talk. Would anyone know of anywhere we could ask or any companies that offer this?

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