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Charities
Archives for November 2013
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I have a Playstation 3 to give away for free.
Hi I have a Playstation 3 and lots of games to give away. I want to give it away to a childrens home/charity. But I have no idea who or where to send it to. Could you lovely people give me some suggestions please? I live in Birmingham but am willing to send it elsewhere if the right proposal come in ! Thanks for your help
Charity buying on ebay
Hi all, I like buying things on ebay where 100% of the money goes to the charity. I have alway thought this was strictly enforced by paypal and that the seller cannot say the money is going to charity and then put in there pocket. Do anyone know if my assumption is correct?
Innovative Manchester Charity Recruitment Opportunities
Hi all, Just to let any North-West UK forum members know that the Swinton, Manchester based charity Antz Junction (Registered Charity Number: 1150712) is currently recruiting for 2 roles. Development Coach and Project Coordinator (Work Ready Training Academy): 1 Full Time & 1 Part time role. Ideal for someone looking to…
Advice with recovering costs of Charity fundraising
Myself and some friends are looking to to undertake a challenge to raise funds for charity. In order to do this it will need some financial outlay from ourselves for costs during the challenge such as transport and accomodation. The estimate is around £350 per person if we need to fnd everything - though we are looking to…
Catholic Theology books.
My friend has been posting boxes of books to African missionaries, Churches etc free of charge for a while but is now looking to downsize and has hundreds of new catholic theology books that he would like a charity or non profit organisation to continue distributing for him. Does anyone know anywhere that does this kind of…
Movember - Silent Auction/Event
Hi guys and girls, This year I am running a house event to raise money for Movember/Prostate Cancer UK. The event is happening on 22nd November in Milton Keynes, England. More info on the actual event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/events/695468700482262/ I am also holding a raffle with some fantastic prizes…
is DEC.ORG effective?
I have been bitten in the past, when giving to some of the big charities, to find out how much goes on admin and then to be bombarded. I want to give to the phillipines, is DEC the best way?
Any one know
Hi Does anyone know of a local charity who would do decorating for oap only has their pension not been done for 20years.
Makaton
My 2 year old hardly talks she has been referred to have a hearing test. i want to start to use makaton. i looked on the makaton charity website. but i need help on what books would be best also where i can get some flashcards
Tandem Skydive for End Polio Now and Cancer Research UK
I have decided to take the plunge and take part in a Tandem Skydive in aid of two fantastic charities. The Rotary Club's "End Polio Now" is a charity that is helping to eradicate polio worldwide by providing routine immunisation to children. And "Cancer Research Uk" is a charity that is helping to fund half of the UK's…
Donating Bone Marrow - Anyone done it?
So I am a "regular" blood donor and have had an email about donating bone marrow. Before I say yes at my next session and they take some more of my blood to do tests, can anyone tell me what it's like? From reading, you have both your arms needled up, with blood coming out of one, and going in in the other! And you have to…
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