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RNLI & Amazon
If you use the following link when ordering Amazon will donate 5% of your order value to the RNLI http://www.rnli.org/howtosupportus/otherwaystohelp/Pages/Amazon.aspx An easy way to help a very deserving charity I think. Seen originally on HDUK Arilx
Pound for a Pee!
Hi everybody Polycystic Kidney Disease is the worlds most common inherited life threatening condition that eventually causes Kidney Faliure. PKDCharity are looking to develop a urine test which can predict when kidneys fail. To me this would be amazing being able to plan better for my future, knowing when I would be…
HSBC set up NPower DD on charity account
So, the latest in a long, long line of administration problems and let-downs with regards to our charity account is that HSBC have now tried to sneak through a direct debit, made payable to NPower. A few months ago, we had to query a miscellaneous charge which was subsequently taken off. Never dealt with NPower, ever,…
Charity scam finally exposed
Just heard the news that Kevin Wright has been found guilty of stealing money from alleged cancer charities. This has been a long time coming and my family and I have been trying to stop this scam for years. He and his gang have been operating here in the SW purporting to be collecting money on the street for "Children…
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Smile train - double match challenge
For anyone who is interested in donating to a very worthy cause (and one of my favourite charities) I have edited and pasted an email I received today: Registered Charity No. 1114748 Registered Company No. 05738962 © 2013 Smile Train UK.
Ideas and help for raising money for Rudozem Street Dog Rescue
I was first introduced to this charity I think via this site on the pet forum. My heart went out to the hard work and devotation that goes into this charity. Its based in [SIZE=+0][SIZE=+0][SIZE=+0]Bulgaria but run by a UK family who moved there to help stray animals living on the street. If anyone has been on holiday to…
What to write in a letter !!!!!
Hi guys... i need help :eek: I am putting together a childrens xmas box for an underprivilaged child abroad. Now i would like to put a little note in there, but not sure what to put on it besides Merry Xmas :embarasse Any help greatly appreciated :T
Jogle September 2013
One night, many moons ago, over a few drinks our mate Dave said that for his 50th birthday he wanted to do something different.....he wanted to cyle from John O'Groats to Lands End. Now Dave, by his own omission was not someone who you would have automatically thought of doing this - if only for the fact that at the time…
Help with raising money for charity
Hello, I am looking to raise money for a childrens charity. One idea i have is to contact celebrities through Twitter and ask if they would kindly donate anything. I would the auction these donations (probably via Ebay) and then transfer all money to a just giving page. My questions: 1: Am i allowed to ask celebrities for…
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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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.
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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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