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Donating used bedding to a charity
We have duvets, duvet covers, sheets and pillows that we'd like to donate to any charity which could make use of them. Local charity shops and clothing banks won't take (space issues I guess) and a homeless charity in Birmingham requests donations of new bedding only. Obviously giving away on Freecycle might be an option,…
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St Andrew's Hospice, Lanarkshire
The following group of people are just over halfway to their target of raising £2,000 for the Hospice and so I thought I would share their page with folks here who may feel able to help boost their total. If you live in or have family in the Lanarkshire area, please do consider this worthy cause if you are thinking of…
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Charity swap - how/where to let folk know about it??
Hi, can anyone give me some pointers please? I have set up a "swap for charity" where I started with something of low value and swap each item for something worth a bit more. The idea is that I end up with something worth a good bit and then sell that item for the charity. I have successfully managed 5 swaps but am now a…
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Holding a charity collection, question about costume characters
Hello, I know the rules on holding charity collections, however I was wondering if there are any extra rules about having a costume character holding a tin/attracting people? thank you :money:
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Urgent vet bill help.
I have insurance on my dog. Unfortuneately he needs an op 2morro and the cost is going to be approx £3200, my insurance will only pay £2000, I am on benefit can anyone suggest where I can get any help to cover the extra £1200 I don't have that sort of money. Thanks.
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Race Nights
Has anyone run a race night ? able to offer some tips please. Is it possible to acquire dvd's and make own "tote tickets" etc.
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Help
Can I post in here asking for votes to help win an iPad for 2 special needs children???
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Raffle Prizes from Retailers?
Hi, I am holding a raffle at a charity support meeting next week in Liverpool (30 people expected). (I live in Bristol) The money from raffle tickets sales will go to the national charity that supports people with a rare genetic condition. I was thinking of asking local retailers like supermarkets for gift vouchers, Hotel…
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Charity Exhibition Stand
Hi, I am running a Stand for a health charity at a national exhibition next month. I have never done this before and want to make the stand look professional but at a low cost. Can anyone recommend examples of a setup/layout I could use and the appropriate banners etc that I may need. The stand is 2 x 3 metres and includes…
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Macmillan Prize Fundraising Anagrams Quiz
I've posted a new prize anagrams quiz for Macmillan Cancer Support on my blog: macmillanquizzer.blogspot . co . uk anagrams of the names of 60 groups of musicians. There's a prize of a £30 John Lewis voucher for the first correct entry drawn at random after the closing date of 31 July 2012.
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Alexander's White Tie & Diamonds Ball, QUEENS HOTEL, LEEDS, 9th February 2013.
Alexander's White Tie & Diamonds Ball in aid of FSID (The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths) - The Cot Death Charity, at Queens Hotel, Leeds on 9th February 2013. Individuals price £50, book a table for 10 @ £450. Fancy a special night out where you can dress up and enjoy an extra special evening where everything…
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Albion Library Project - "Building a Library One Book at a Time"
We are working to set up (from scratch) a library in a rural part of Jamaica known as Albion. It is situated in the district of Manchester, just outside Mandeville. This exciting evening is filled with creative arts performances - dancing, singing, spoken word and an inspiring short presentation about the project. We have…