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Boat building challenge
I am a window cleaner in London and looking to organise a boat building competition in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital. Got July 2nd pencilled in as a date for the event Contacted all the local authorities police, council, canary wharf management (land owners), canal and rivers trust all of which are happy for the…
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Is it 'illegal' to falsely claim charitable status?
I know this kind of question is emotive and it is undoubtedly dishonest to falsely claim to represent a charity/ an organisation with charitable status - but this isn't the advice I am seeking. Situation: Someone (with the approval of several local Councillors) is obtaining funds for an appeal for a controversial local…
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Flat Cap Friday, fundraising - 18th March
(shameless plug for worthy cause, hope it's OK; I've no personal involvement in it ... yet) Flat Cap Friday, fundraising - 18th March http://www.btrs.org.uk/Support-Us/Take-Part/All-Events/Flat-Cap-Friday BTRS (Brain Tumour Research & Support) is delighted to welcome back Flat Cap Friday, as part of Brain Tumour Awareness…
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How to donate clothing to a homless person?
I would like to donate some clothes to a homeless person but I'm wary of approaching a random individual. I would like items to go to someone living rough, who will have a real need, any ideas on how I should do this?
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Money raised for charity and not handed over - how to tackle?
Hi all, An individual went out and fundraised in our charity's name way back in April this year. They advertised the fact they were fundraising for us on various sites on the internet. We are still to receive the money that was raised. In communication back and forth, the individual has stated that they had some personal…
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Setting up a food charity in my area
Hi all, this is something I have been thinking about for a few months but endless procrastinating has delayed me - I'd like to set up a simple food charity where we feed people. The idea is basically to cook food and serve it to anyone who wants it. Obviously there must be health and safety implications in serving food to…
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Business, Charity or Non Profit?
Firstly, if this is in the wrong place or has been covered before, I apologize. A shop has been set up locally that accepts donated goods for sale, apparently to run a food bank. They used to call themselves a charity shop, but have never registered & were told by the Charities Commission they could no longer refer to…
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Donating Audio books on Cassette
Hi, In clearing an elderly relatives house we have a large quantity of audio books, cassette tape format. Many of which are new. I realise this is not a format used nowadays - does anyone know of any charities, or listening libraries who make use of these. Happy to donate but we have too many to start cataloging and…
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Send a Cow - buy now, UK Govt doubles value until 31st Dec
See https://sendacowgifts.org/#home-featured-slider-1
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£500 to donate to your Charity Hero
TSB are running a campaign where you can nominate a friend or family member who is a fearless fundraiser and if they are picked they'll receive £500 towards their charity. You have to nominate via Facebook (or Twitter) with name of person and link to their Just Giving page (if you know). Just go to the official TSB…
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Christmas Present Donations
Hello, We like to do regular charity giving throughout the year, mainly to our local food banks and the likes. We would love to donate a present or two to some kids for Christmas but after some googling I just can't find anything? My local shopping centre doesn't do the whole tree giving thing? Does anyone know of anything…
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Running Frostbite 30 - 34.5mile ultramarathon for Prostate Cancer UK - Please read
Hi all, Really hoping people will read this and hopefully sponsor me (even though you don't know me) to carry out this crazy task on behalf of Prostate Cancer UK. I am currently in training for a 34.5 mile endurance run in December called the Frostbite 30... Frostbite because it's in December and 30 because it's a minimum…
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Donating gas appliances
Hi all, We have a perfectly good gas hob and electric integrated oven that we are keen to donate to a charity. We would, ideally, like to donate to one focusing on homelessness and rehabilitation assistance. However, with the gas hob we are having issues. Does anybody know of a charity that will accept gas and electrical…
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Help with donating furniture
I have donated in the past to BHF, but this time I have a dining suite with upholstered seat pads and no charity I have contacted will take it because the covers do not have current fire labels. I thought it would be easy to contact charities that refurbish or upgrade the items to then sell on, but still no luck. I don't…
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Would you demand a refund?
If the Red Cross charged your bank £1.00 without your consent, claiming you 'must' have clicked a box when buying something to consent this, and you know you haven't since you never donate money?
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Help Prevent Group B Strep Infection in Newborns - GBSS Christmas Raffle
If you think of Christmas as being mainly about children and making it special for them, perhaps you might consider sparing some funds to potentially help save tiny lives. Group B Strep Support - registered charity 1112065 http://gbss.org.uk/campaigning/gbss-fundraising/raffle/ Christmas Raffle details :snow_grin
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Donating Craft Supplies?
Hey all, So about 4 years ago I decided that I would start making cards, I bought a whole bunch of crafty supplies and 4 years later I can't have made more than about 5 cards. Most of my stuff is either not used or hardly used, it's far too much hassle for me to try and eBay it, but someone else could easily use it rather…
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why are poppies so difficult to wear?
Just curious, why are poppies so difficult to wear? they hasve a massive stemp wich will leave a permanent hole in your clothes if you choose push it through. Why have they opted for this design rather that a standard badge pin design? Is it for cost reasons or is it to prevent re-use so people dont wear the same poppy…
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Care packages
Not sure if this is the right place to post but I want to send care packages to Africa, toys etc for the kids but I'm not sure how to go about doing it, Does anyone know any legit sites/charities that can give me information?
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Online raffle legalites
Hi there, I'm looking to raise money for charity by running a raffle, but rather than do it at a venue id like to do it online through rafflecreator.com. Does anyone know if this is legal? Looking at the gambling commission website it looks like you need to get a remote gambling licence but none of the options seem…