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raising funds
hi all i am trying to raise funds for a special needs support group in my area which consists of parents and carers of children and young people with a variety of additional needs including Autism and Asperger’s syndrome, severe learning difficulties and mobility issues. The group’s prime focus is providing the opportunity…
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donation of clothes
Hi, wonder if anyone can point me in the right direction. I have bags and bags of GOOD quality clothes I would like to donate to third world countries which will help quite a few villages but all the chariities I look at seem to take a cut and sell on. Does anyone know of anybody/charity that takes these out direct? Thanks
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Uncief soccer aid live now... Please donate!!
Hi all The unicef soccer aid charity match is on now on ITV. England vs Rest of the World Please enjoy the match and dont forget to donate. For every pound you donate, the UK Government will match this. That means if you text to give £5, £10 will be donated to UNICEF to help save children's lives. Please give what you can.…
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auctioning gifts
as part of our carnival we are having a tombola stall to raise funds for the air ambulance and macmillan charities. we have been given some fantastic items that are to good to just use as prizes, the idea is to use maybe 6 top items for an auction and keep a few to entice people to the stall. the carnival organisers have a…
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Helping make a difference with a difference
During uncertain financial times it can be hard to dig deep in your pockets for charity. So giving something that you have spare could help make a difference. Using your spare computing power, you too can make a difference. Modern home computers can perform billions of calculations a second. Most of the time, that's far…
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Photo ID for Directors of a Charity?
Does anyone know if it is a legal requirement for directors of a small charity to provide photographic ID to HMRC in Scotland?
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Fancy Dress Charity Fundraiser
Hi, hoping someone will be able to offer some guidance. I would like to organise/host a fancy dress charity event in aid of charity. I have lots of ideas of different ways to raise money on the night, e.g. sell entry tickets, provide a raffle etc. However, I don't know where to actually start. I'm not working at the moment…
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Charity Silicone Wristbands
I am looking to order some Silicone Wristbands for a UK Health Charity to raise awarness of a condition. Can anyone suggest good websites that they have used to order them? Ideally it would be good to get a free one made up before ordering to get the right colour and look. Any advice would be fantastic.
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CLAPA;cleft lip and palate association
My youngest daughter was born with a cleft lip and palate and CLAPA was a huge help to us. to repay them I am running the manchester 10k tomorrow:eek:. All sponsorship will be very much appreciated. Please take a look at my just giving page. Many thanks, Lisa xx http://www.justgiving.com/Lisa-Hallam
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In Bournemouth - Saturday May 19th
This Saturday (Tomorrow) May 19th, at Pelhams Community Centre, Millhams Road, Kinson, BH10 7LH. Family Fun Day and Table Top Sale from 1.30 till 4.30
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Kidney Research UK - who?
http://www.kidneyresearchukevents.org/walktocrail2012 I'm walking the East Neuk Coastal Path on 3rd June 2012 for Kidney Research UK. Most people I talk to have heard of Cancer Research or the British Heart Foundation but very few people seem to know much about Kidney Research UK and the really valuable work they do. Every…
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Medicanimal - voucher for dog rescue-pet medicines
Hi If buying from medicanimal online vet products such as drontal and frontline please help Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue (registered charity number 1137348). When you open an account with them please insert ID number 117253 and the discount code RC99 and then medicanimal kindly donate £5 for the rescue to buy medicines. Thank…
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Clothes swishing (swap) party!!!
Motor Neurone Disease Association Merseyside (MNDA) ..are holding a SWISHING party to raise much needed funds and to generate awareness especially during the month of June as that is our Awareness campaign month. Join us on TUESDAY 19th June at THE LINER Hotel, Lord Nelson Street, City Centre Liverpool, L3 5QB (behind Lime…
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Donating mobility scooter
I have tried a few places, but most of the charities are out of our geographical area as we are in the south Midlands. Shopmobility cannot take the scooter either. If no charity can take it, we may have to put it onto Freecycle. It does need a repair, but otherwise is okay. Any suggestions where to donate please?
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Macmillan Cancer Support - please sponsor me!
Edit: The run is now long finished, but I am boosting this thread to try and raise more money, thank you. Please help. Hi everyone, I have clearance to post on here so please visit my online fundraising page below, and please sponsor me to run the BUPA Great Manchester Run 2012. I am raising money for MACMILLAN CANCER…
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Charities that need smart clothes?
I'm in Glasgow, recently lost a lot of weight as a result of surgery WI I've had to buy loads of new work clothes in my new size. I've heard that some charities need smart clothes appropriate for interviews, does anyone know of a Glasgow based charity that needs these clothes? I'd rather send them to someone who needs…
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Obselete currency to donate
I'm not sure where to list this, but as I'm intending to donate this money, maybe this is the correct place? Anyhow, I was off work yesterday and took the opportunity to clear out a few drawers. Very satisfying job (I need to get out more!) I now have a bag full of mostly coin, obselete (pre Euro) currency. Lira, Pesetas,…
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Sponsoring a child?
Hi all. For a while now I've been considering sponsoring a child abroad. I realise that it would be a long term commitment and in principle, would like to proceed and I see that there are a few charities who do this. I am concerned however that the money would not benefit the child in full and may get siphoned off with…