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Iva Barr
Iva is somewhat of a celebrity in the running circles and as an octogenarian has completed many marathons including the Armed Forces 5 in 5 days which my sister ran with her. That 26 mile 5 days on the trot.:eek: She has been a guest on several programmes including Loose Women. Iva is running this year's Marathon in aid of…
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How to get raffle prices?
Hi everyone, I'm organising a charity raffle for a race I'm doing later on this year and I wanted to ask if you have any ideas how to get donated valuable raffle prices? I looked online and I only saw one website called thefreewealth with some good charity tips and raffle ideas. Many thanks! Gill
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Donating cuddly toys...any suggestions??
Hi, Just wondering if anyone can make any suggestions....i've got loads of cuddly toys in excellent condition I'd like to give away, I don't want to give them to just a charity shop as would really like them to be given direct to children/families who have very little else/would get some happiness from them! I know…
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Help with vet bills for cats
Can anyone help me please, my cat had to go to the vets Christmas eve, as he had a fight and was having problems urinating, he was kept in for observation, but had to have a catheter put in as they said he had crystals in the bladder, but they said they didn't get all the crystals out when I picked him up that night. I…
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Potentially saving lives of newborn babies in UK - please consider...
signing this petition https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/111145 , which calls for the provision of consistent screening and education for mums-to-be in respect of Group B Strep infection. Information about Group B Strep infection and how it can affect babies during the birth process, can be found at the charity…
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CIC fundraising
We want to raise funds for TEAM ENGLAND for #disabledgolf I'm looking to raise funds for a charitable community interest company (so not a charity). I've researched crowdfunding and all the schemes seem to take a percentage of payments made or have some way of taking money to fund their services. Are there any that are…
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Improving the clothing industry
Hi guys, For a long time I felt powerless due to the circumstances of the clothing industry but now I'm thinking of starting my own clothing label to make an actual change. I always thought it was impossible but why would it be? I might not have the money or the expertise but the people who did failed to improve the…
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Donating car to charity
Has anyone ever used CarTakeBack, a company that arranges for your car to be donated to charity? We used them to donate the value of an old car of ours to Oxfam (a local garage picks up the car and sells it or scraps it). Having already received a quote via WeBuyAnyCar.com we thought that the charity would receive the same…
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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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Free or reduced-priced flights for charities?
Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any airlines, organisations or even charities that specialise in helping registered charities obtain free/reduced priced flights for missions overseas, particularly in the developing world? If anyone here is involved with a charity that works in countries of great need, I'd be interested…
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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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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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Rules on collection bags
Hi folks, I was wondering what the rules are regarding these charities who put collection bags through your door? I've asked the Charities Commission, but they're being their usual kind of vague and (they think they're) helpful selves, so I thought I'd ask the wise peeps on MSE. Many thanks, MothballsWallet
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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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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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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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Oxfam Unwrapped Charity Gifts half price
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam-unwrapped?intcmp=shop-home-v3-unwrapped-slider-15-oct-2015 Buy a half price gift A partner of Oxfam will pay the other half Oxfam recieves 100% of the donation Official MoneySavingExpert insert Tue 15 Dec: Oxfam has confirmed that this offer ends on Mon 21 Dec. It receives 100% of the…
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Charity sweets
Yesterday my wife bought a small bag of chocolate raisins from a Macmillan Sweets4 box left at her hairdressers. She didn't think twice about the £1 donation, Macmillan is a very worthy cause. It wasn't until she got home that she found out only 10 pence of that £1 actually goes to Macmillan. What a swindle by Sweets4,…
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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…
