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Anyone use sharedinterest savings / fair trade loans
I like the idea of saving a small amount each month and lending this to people trying to make a living in impoverished countries. I've seen a few microfinance websites where you lend to specific individuals or start-ups such as lendwithcare.org or kiva.org but am more drawn to https://www.shared-interest.com who I used for…
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Looking for fundraising ideas for 2014 London Marathon
Hi all! I have a place in the 2014 London Marathon for a charity called Bliss, registered charity number:1002973. Bliss is a charity which cares for premature babies. As myself and my 2 sisters were born premature and were all lucky to have survived, this is a charity which means a lot to me and I would like to raise money…
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Opening an Association Account with Lloyds Bank
Below is my experience at trying to open a new current account for a newly formed Foster Carers Association. "I have tried to open an association account for a new Fosters Carers Association with Lloyds Bank. I first tried last week and was promised a phone call back from them last Monday afternoon which I didn't receive.…
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Cryptic Food Quiz fundraiser for Macmillan Cancer Support - Great prizes to be won
My latest quiz consists of the names of 100 food items defined by cryptic crossword-style clues and is available here: http://www.justgiving.com/FoodQuiz2013 There are some great prizes to be won including:- £100 in John Lewis vouchers £50 in Love to Shop vouchers A beautiful Alpaca wool scarf from…
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Win a pair of football boots signed by Wayne Rooney, and help a children's charity!
Hi everyone, I work for a global children's charity (SOS Children) that is giving away a pair of football boots signed by Wayne Rooney! To enter the competition, simply follow SOS Children on Google Plus, and +1 this post - https://plus.google.com/100101532692...ts/dyw22VfRJxv Please share with your friends and football…
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student charities
well last year i was getting £100 a term from bursary, this year im only getting £80. most of the charities ive looked at online are for people who start this year, but ive been in college for 2 years and never needed help from a charity. are there any charities you guys could recommend?
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Food Bank
Lots of food banks springing up in my area & I am just wondering if anyone has experience of them. Either in receipt of a food handout or involved in their administration. I would be interested in hearing any views.
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Kevin Wright
Just heard the GREAT news that Kevin Wright - the charity scammer of Kids Integrated Cancer Charity - has been sent to prison for 5 years.This is a good day for those of us who have tried to stop this rip-off merchant for years. I & my young daughter have been abused and threatened by this guys staff who have been conning…
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Charity photo calendar
I'm looking into making and selling photo calendars for a local hospice. Printing is so expensive and only deals I can find online is if I get them printed today, I don't want to get them sorted before middle of November as we still have a few charity evenings to take photos at. Any ideas would be a help. Thanks
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RNLI & Amazon
If you use the following link when ordering Amazon will donate 5% of your order value to the RNLI http://www.rnli.org/howtosupportus/otherwaystohelp/Pages/Amazon.aspx An easy way to help a very deserving charity I think. Seen originally on HDUK Arilx
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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…
