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Archives for June 2013

Charitable grants for disabled
Does any one out there know of a charity or institution who pay or contribute towards the installation of a shower over a bath in a rented property, which has low water pressure and a disabled occupant ?
Donated and then got unsolicited phone calls.
Sorry I don't know where to put this or even if this is the right site but I really feel I need to put this out there. I saw an advert on TV last week for the plight of women in foreign countries who are denied schooling and forced into marriages. To help, it said to text a donation of £3. I've done this many times before…
Buy a gift experience with Red Letter Days - all money goes to the Willow Foundation
Red Letter Days offer a cut price experience every week where all monies goes to their chosen charity (Willow Foundation) - the experience is usually last minute and is available for the coming weekend. You can find out more about their relationship with the charity here:…
Help stop the growing crisis of food poverty in UK
Food waste is a major issue. We throw away 7.2 million tonnes of food and drink from our homes every year in the UK, the majority of which could have been eaten. Today people across the UK will struggle to feed themselves and their families. Redundancy, illness, benefit delay, debt and paying for the additional costs of…
Recycling old shoes?
Not strictly a charity post but couldn't see a better place. Is there anything you can do with old shoes which are in too poor condition to be worn/sold at a charity shop, other than throw them away? I have quite a few such pairs collected over the years and wondered if there were any recycling schemes for this sort of…
Skydive for Children Hospice Southwest! Please Help!
Hello. I am going to be jumping out of a plane from 10,000 Feet in September time, I may even Jump before then if I can reach my target of £500. I would really appreciate it if everyone on here could spread the word and my donations link via justgiving.com Any donations no matter how large or small will really help! It's…
Need laptops for charity
I work for a disabled childrens charity. We have a new extension and people have donated for it along with computers for the children. The problem is we dont have any spare money for the laptops for the paperwork that carers need to do to keep the required files up to date. I am going to give freecycle a try and wondered…
Blue Cross, Hungerford, Berkshire - Donations Needed
I am asking for help on behalf of The Blue Cross Charity shop in Hungerford, Berkshire, as they urgently need your help. They are very low on donations to sell within the Charity Shop and desperately need your donations of clothing, unwanted gifts, DVDs, CDs. Household items, china, linen and toys. Blue Cross is a…
Charitable help for essential household items?
Our 16 year old fridge freezer is dying on us, but we cannot afford to replace it due to vastly reduced income in the past 18 months. We don't qualify for any benefits (couple in 50s, no children), spend only on essential items (bills, rent, food etc) and Step Change have advised that our expenditure technically outstrips…
Personalised Christmas Cards
I've just taken over fundraising duties for my son's Scout group and thought about getting the children to design their own Christmas cards and get them printed to raise some cash. Has anyone used any companies that they would recommend?? Thanks JM
T-Shirts Against Bullying: Please read.
Hi fellow MSEers, Once a victim of bullying myself, I remember feeling incredibly alone and like I had nobody else to talk to – sure I had a school counselor and my family but I wasn’t able to completely relate to them. I identified a huge gap in the market for a peer-to-peer support community and organisation that was…
Ex-Soldier & 10 mile Obstacle Course for Help for Heroes
Ex-soldier raising money for Help for Heroes :A by taking part in a 10 mile obstacle course in August.. Many thanks :j Update 21/08/13.... He completed the whole 10 miles :eek: (Sponsorship link removed now its over)
Facebook Charity Auction For Mental Health Foundation
Running a little giveaway if we can get to 150 likes. Lots of lovely items if you want to grab a bargain. The sooner the likes increase, the quicker i can start the auction. Facebook page Charity Auction for Mental Health Foundation Thanks for looking Claire x
Unwanted Stationery Donations
Does anyone know of any schemes currently running that will take unwanted stationery - just having a clear out and realised I could probably stock a small WH Smiths :rotfl:
Vote for Hypermobility Syndrome Assoc to win cash in DD Big Break for Charities
The lovely people at Direct Debit have set up a scheme which runs until the end of June. They are giving away £5,000 a month from March until June, and your votes will decide how the money is divided up. Every month we will ask YOU the public - to vote. The good cause with the most votes each month will receive £2,000, the…
Cash for foreign coins
I help run a small charity and we have a large collection of foreign coins that I was hoping could raise us a bit of cash. There seem to be a few companies out there that offer cash for coins but not sure which if any are reputable. Anyone had any experience?

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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.

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