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Lost my parents to suicide
Good evening everyone. I have been a reader of these forums and the weekly email for a good while now, so hello everyone. This is not something I talk about too often, but in the summer of 2008 I lost 2 people very close to me through suicide, my parents. We will never know what was going on in their heads but they must…
Tesco food bank collections are on again.
Tesco are running these again from now until Saturday when they will add 30% to what has been donated. I'll make no points other than: 1) If you wish to support this charitable initiative then good on you. :beer: 2) If you choose not to support this charitable initiative then you won't hear a single syllable of criticism…
Tesco food bank collections
Tesco are running these again from now till saturday when they will add 30% to what has been donated,i make no points other than 1)help by donating goods if you can 2)don't help if you can't 3)don't help if you can't be arsed/bothered/concerned or you couldn't care less :xmassign:
Donations
Hi folks! I'm hosting a Christmas charity fete on the 6th Dec just outside Glasgow to raise funds for HCPT (grp138) registered charity. We take sick, disabled and underprivileged children from all walks of life annually on Easter Sunday for 1 week to Lourdes - for a fun, action packed unforgettable week. As volunteers we…
Fundraising for Cardiac Risk in the Young (C-R-Y)
Hi all, I'm glad to have found this forum, I'm trying to raise funds this year by doing a 100km walk London 2 Brighton with all money going to Cardiac Risk in the Young (charity number 1050845, website www.c-r-y.org.uk or www.testmyheart.org) I did the same 100km event last year and managed to riase £500 through the…
Most efficient charity to leave my money to
Looking for the most efficient charities to leave my money to. Main preference is for children's charities in the UK, terminally ill, cancer and cruelty of children. I don't want to be funding high salaries and expensive company cars as I have witnessed. A charity that would assist in making my will and executing it would…
9 Ways Of Being Charitable This Christmas Without Spending Any Extra Money
* 9 Ways Of Being Charitable This Christmas Without Spending A Dime
Ex Services and Disabled Wheelchair Rugby Club in Dorset
Hi All As you can imagine fundraising for Wheelchair Rugby Chairs is not cheap. Each Wheelchair costs £2,600 and every penny counts. Can you help us by donating, even for the price of a cup of coffee. Not only are we helping the Disabled in the Community, but Ex Service Men and Women and Current Service Men and Women.…
Give item to charity shop or sell and give proceeds?
Hi Mum has just started to clear out some of my dad's possessions (he died 2 years ago) She wants to donate a set of classical cassette tapes to the charity shop. I have just looked on Ebay and the exact same set has recently sold for £100. Is it better to sell the tapes and donate the money or just let the charity shop do…
Help planning my charity event!
Last week we were told that my gran had terminal cancer and that she has 3-6 months to live. I've spent the last few days crying and hating the horrible disease but I realise that I can't change anything. I want to arrange a charity night in her honour, I'm thinking a masquerade ball. I've got plans for the venue, dj,…
Please answer some questions on Vintage/Retro clothing/charity shops for my research
Hi I'm Rose, I am a marketing student studying at Bournemouth University, currently conducting a sector intelligence report on Charity shops and Vintage Clothing. To inform my research, I am conducting a content analysis (netnography) and was wondering if you'd answer a few questions! All replies are kindly welcomed and…
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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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