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Work unpaid for companies who donate to charities
Does anyone know of a website or organisation that holds details of people willing to work (unpaid) for companies who donate the 'wages' to charities? I'm a retired database/software developer and have written software for businesses of all sizes for use on PCs, laptops etc. My idea is to offer my services to businesses…
Website for non charity fundraising
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of a website/service that enables you to receive sponsorship money without having to represent a particular charity? It will mostly be people from work donating for a personal cause and nothing to do with a charity. Just an individual. Many thanks.
Creating an internet presence for a charity project
I'm a member of a small team raising money for a national charity, via an auction of something quite rare, with an estimated value of about £10,000. An auctioneer has kindly agreed to auction it for free, with all income going directly to the charity. I'm looking at promoting the item on-line. Obviously I'm trying to reach…
Promotional Pens help
Hi - we would like to buy pens and pencils with our schools name on them and sell them to the kids as a fundraising project - I know there are loads of sites online which will do this but has anyone any recommendations?
CLIC Sargent presents Wig Wednesday
As all charities will be aware, it's really difficult trying to come up with new fundraising ideas that are simple capture the attention of potential fundraisers. CLIC Sargent are organising a fun, simple and easy one day event on May 22nd, Wig Wednesday! And what's even better, it's relevant to our cause.... many cancer…
Fundraising ideas?
Hi all, As a few of you may know I run a cheerleading squad. We get no funding and are simply there to try and keep kids off the streets and give them confidence. We're looking to fundraise for equipment and uniforms. I have applied for grants from Warburtons, Awards for All and the Gillian Dickinson Trust. We did a…
Please sponsor raising money for Mind charity
My husband is running the Bupa London 10K on the 27th May 2013 for the charity Mind to find out what good work the charity carry out in supporting people with mental health issues please visit their website mind.org.uk. Please donate any amount as he has a target of £150 to raise uk.virginmoneygiving.com/IanDeslow1 thank…
Please support us fundraising for teens unite
Hi all, I am fundraising for teens unite following the moving on of our dear cousin/sister. We urgently require sponsors and would appreciate any support, so please dig deep and sponsor us for our challenge to increase the great work teen unite did for my cousin and others. Teenagers have the lowest survival rates in…
Charity Giving for 'free' - O2 extra top-up allowance
I have managed to donate the remainder of my free top-up allowance from O2 to charity so though I would share my experience with others. I'm on O2 PAYG and really don't use it very much so every so often O2 send me an offer of an extra top-up allowance. A couple of weeks ago they offered me an extra £15 for topping up…
Raising money through Gift Aid / Covering our costs
Hello, We're doing the Three Peaks challenge later this year for GOSH and we want to take advantage of Gift Aid to raise more money. However, as the costs of doing this event are quite high we also need to cover some of our expenditure from our donations. What is the best way to take advantage of Gift Aid but also have…
Raffle ticket prices
Hi Just looking for some advice on how much to sell raffle tickets for since this is the first time I am doing it. Prizes are an ipad, a watch RRP £100 and an original watercolour so far. What is your experience? how much should we sell them for? Thanks
Marie Curie Skinny Dip 2013 - Break a world record!!
A unique opportunity to take part in something that needs no training; just a deep breath and a little bit of courage. * Event Name: Marie Curie Skinny Dip * Location: Secret Beach in East Lothian (to be revealed on 'sign-up') * Date: 2nd June 2013 * Estimated start time: 7AM (event aimed to finish for 10AM). *…

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