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Pound for a Pee!
Hi everybody Polycystic Kidney Disease is the worlds most common inherited life threatening condition that eventually causes Kidney Faliure. PKDCharity are looking to develop a urine test which can predict when kidneys fail. To me this would be amazing being able to plan better for my future, knowing when I would be…
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Charitable help for essential household items?
Our 16 year old fridge freezer is dying on us, but we cannot afford to replace it due to vastly reduced income in the past 18 months. We don't qualify for any benefits (couple in 50s, no children), spend only on essential items (bills, rent, food etc) and Step Change have advised that our expenditure technically outstrips…
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Disposal of foreign coins
I've been offered several large bags of mixed foreign coin along with a handful of assorted notes. Is there any way I can get these changed? Ideally in the Bristol - Bath - Swindon area or at a London airport, perhaps?
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Charity scam finally exposed
Just heard the news that Kevin Wright has been found guilty of stealing money from alleged cancer charities. This has been a long time coming and my family and I have been trying to stop this scam for years. He and his gang have been operating here in the SW purporting to be collecting money on the street for "Children…
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Smile train - double match challenge
For anyone who is interested in donating to a very worthy cause (and one of my favourite charities) I have edited and pasted an email I received today: Registered Charity No. 1114748 Registered Company No. 05738962 © 2013 Smile Train UK.
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Ideas and help for raising money for Rudozem Street Dog Rescue
I was first introduced to this charity I think via this site on the pet forum. My heart went out to the hard work and devotation that goes into this charity. Its based in [SIZE=+0][SIZE=+0][SIZE=+0]Bulgaria but run by a UK family who moved there to help stray animals living on the street. If anyone has been on holiday to…
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What to write in a letter !!!!!
Hi guys... i need help :eek: I am putting together a childrens xmas box for an underprivilaged child abroad. Now i would like to put a little note in there, but not sure what to put on it besides Merry Xmas :embarasse Any help greatly appreciated :T
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1st Time Triathlon
Hi there, I've just signed up to do my first ever triathlon at the age of 44, in aid of the Leonard Cheshire Disability Trust (Charity Registration No. 218186). It takes place on 1st September and I've got some serious training to do. Please visit my Just giving page and sponsor me if you can. Thanks.…
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Help with raising money for charity
Hello, I am looking to raise money for a childrens charity. One idea i have is to contact celebrities through Twitter and ask if they would kindly donate anything. I would the auction these donations (probably via Ebay) and then transfer all money to a just giving page. My questions: 1: Am i allowed to ask celebrities for…
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Help stop the growing crisis of food poverty in UK
Food waste is a major issue. We throw away 7.2 million tonnes of food and drink from our homes every year in the UK, the majority of which could have been eaten. Today people across the UK will struggle to feed themselves and their families. Redundancy, illness, benefit delay, debt and paying for the additional costs of…
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*Glitch* Fitbit ONE INSTORE ONLY
At Argos. The current summer sale paper (ends 11th Aug) that is available instore has the prices the wrong way round for the fitbit one (£79.99) and fitbit zip (£49.99). I would post a pic of the sale paper but its in the car and hubbie is on nights tonight. Pointed this out at the checkout and the lower price was honoured…
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Raising Awareness about Plagiocephaly in babies with Headstart4Babies
Basically I am trying to raise awareness about a condition in babies called Plagiocephaly. The NHS dont fund treatment as they believe it to only be a cosmetic issue, but theres a lot more evidence than that to say otherwise. So the more people that are aware about it the better!! So im posting stuff in a few places that I…
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Charity Raffle For Mental Health Foundation
Has many of you know In January 2013 after suffering with depression and anxiety my husband suffered with a mental breakdown, he was admitted to hospital were he was assessed and medicated correctly for the first time, He spent over a week in the hospital before he felt ready to come home and even now with medication he…
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Legal and/or other advice for setting up a fund
Hi, Me and a friend have a condition and have always been involved with the charity which supports it. As we have grown up with it we know a lot of people with it and therefore know their needs and wants when it comes to making their lives easier. Our charity is great but it concentrates a lot on research and what we're…
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Chinthowa development trust
0% admin fees, 0%expenses paid. All donations paid go straight to those who need it in small village of chinthowa Malawi. Check out their website
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Willow Foundation: Buy gift experiences with 50% off every week with Red Letter Days
Today's #WillowFriday is a pamper spa day in The Champneys Forest Mere Health Farm in Hampshire. You can buy this experience for £30 and all money goes to charity. I have bought plenty of experiences from them through this - they direct you to their Just Giving where you donate the money. All is explained in their Facebook…
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Skydive for Children Hospice Southwest! Please Help!
Hello. I am going to be jumping out of a plane from 10,000 Feet in September time, I may even Jump before then if I can reach my target of £500. I would really appreciate it if everyone on here could spread the word and my donations link via justgiving.com Any donations no matter how large or small will really help! It's…
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Donated and then got unsolicited phone calls.
Sorry I don't know where to put this or even if this is the right site but I really feel I need to put this out there. I saw an advert on TV last week for the plight of women in foreign countries who are denied schooling and forced into marriages. To help, it said to text a donation of £3. I've done this many times before…
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Charitable grants for disabled
Does any one out there know of a charity or institution who pay or contribute towards the installation of a shower over a bath in a rented property, which has low water pressure and a disabled occupant ?
