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Grants for overseas projects
Hi guys, I am posting this on the small biz and charities fourms as well to get a wider audience. (Mods if this is wrong please delete one of the threads) I have been selected for an amazing opportunity to go to Latvia in Sept 14 for 3 weeks though girlguiding GOLD projects, :j This is a national project and there are 48…
Marys Meals-Saving Grace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8mgNM8U13M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFU8cU-cICs
Charity Skydive
Hello. On 21st June 2014 I will be participating in a tandem skydive at Dunkeswell Airfield. Not only will I be jumping from 15,000 feet but I will also be one of 260 other skydivers hoping to break a Guinness World Record for the most skydives in a 24 hour period. I would really appreciate any support with my efforts in…
Thyroid Cancer
Does anyone know of any charities that raise money for thyroid cancer research please?
free goodies for fundraising event
Hi im doin a charity skydiv for national autistic society in august, and would like to raise more money so was wondering is there any companys that will to donate to raise money or items to auction of to raise more.
Need Help!!!
Hi guys, I'm currently running a money for life challenge in my workplace. https://www.moneyforlifechallenge.org.uk// We are putting together personal hygiene packs for disadvantaged young people aged 16-18 who live independently. I was wondering please if any one would be able to help me find somewhere to buy/beg for the…
Medical equipment
Have built a maternity unit in Rwanda but now need equipment, ranging through thermometer, bedpans, beds to incubator. Can anyone please help me source these things cheaply. I run a registered charity. Thanks.
Damaged ink cartridges for charities?
I've got about 10 full, but damaged, ink cartridges. The plastic around and near the ink head is swollen and misshaped. They don't work in a printer. Should I still give them to a charity or are they useless to them?
Contract of prize offer
Hi all I am setting up a fundraising event for all the youth football teams on the Isle of Wight to be able to raise money for their team. I have a website http://www.iowpencomp.com so that you can see what I am doing. I have been offered a brand new team kit for the best team at the event and I would like to have a…
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