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Free website for charity
If you order stuff on line and go through this website they donate to the charity of your choice, it’s free to join https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/
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applying for a grant - how to do it?
Hi there, I apologize if I have posted this in the wrong board. If I have, please
kindly advise me of the correct place to send this. I am seeking advice on the process of applying for grants in the UK. I have been approached by a community centre to consider a voluntary
position to help them apply for grants and raise…
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Do you work in a charity shop which does Gift Aid
I volunteer in a charity shop. At the moment we do not do Gift aid but will be starting shortly. I know they will be explaining it all to us but I would be interested to know how it works from the shops assistants point of view in advance so I can be prepared with any questions. What extra work is involved at each stage,…
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New Bank Account - Co-op, Virgin Money, or something else?
After having had a pretty appalling experience with Barclays over several years, my charity is looking to switch. After extensive research about what might be appropriate for our needs, it seems to have come down to Co-op or Virgin... when looking at their own websites and associated blurb. Both, however, seem to have…
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Gift aid (GASDS) claims for donations on behalf of another charity
Can anyone help me clear up some confusion about giftaid/GASDS eligibility when there's another charity involved? To clarify, I am the treasurer of the local parish church. We do giftaid and GASDS claims on a regular basis, which is usually straightforward for normal Sunday collections and donations to the church. However,…
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wanting to create 3 community projects, unsure of legalities ?
I have been eager to assist my community for a while now, but I am uncertain if there are any legal requirements that I should meet before initiating these projects? I would appreciate donations, which will only be used to purchase the necessary supplies. One of my plans is to provide 'period' kits to girls, women, and…
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charitable trust UK AML Policy Template
I am part of a team in our small museum, we saw the need for a card terminal and due to us being a registered charity have provided our constitution document. We have had some further requests for info come back and appreciate we need to have procedures in place. Where might I find any templates and guidelines to fulfil…
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Which organisations have donated prizes for charity events?
Hi, I am helping to run a mass event of 10,000 people in central London in June and I am looking for some prizes. So far I have been successful with: Arsenal FC Genesis Cinema BFI BrewDog The Real Greek Lucky Voice Cable Car Kempton Racecourse Guildford Flames Ice Hockey Ampthill Alchemist Fragrances I would love to know…
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Do schools actually need to register their charity groups?
Our school wants to form a group which will raise money for a poor country. Then teachers and students will travel to that country and spend the money on aid for the needy. Does this group need to register as a charity?
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One for the GiftAid experts
Hi, I am a charity trustee and we have looked at GiftAid in the past but we fail the 'benefit test' as we offer benefits in return for membership subscription. My question is how do the Scout Association get around this? The scout's 'subs' covers insurance and membership, upkeep etc and in return they can attend meetings…
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Kids charity - between working in a shop and fostering
Is anyone aware of any charity, active in London, that's looking for volunteers that are more active than just fundraising/working in the shop but not as full a commitment as fostering kids would be? I dont think we are prepared for the later but want to be more involved than the former
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Old clothes for 'rags'?
I'm having a mega sort out of my clothes, pile for the charity shop growing, but there are also a lot (a LOT) of clothes I certainly wouldn't buy, I only need a couple of items for decorating/gardening! Many moons ago my mother helped out in our local Hospice shop, they had a 'rag man' who called every couple of weeks and…
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Book donation.
Good morning I have just received the latest charity bag through the door to find they only want clothing, shoes, cosmetics and jewellery. I am currently in the stages of decluttering and have a couple of boxes of books in good condition. Anyone know which charity will take them? Thanks Spud
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I need to send bulk emails to Community Group members
I am helping set up a Flooding Mutual Aid Group and need to be able to send out bulk emails to our members. I’d prefer a free or very cheap platform and would be sending one or two emails to around 100 people each month. We have an outlook email account at the moment but don’t want to risk GDPR issues if we forget to hide…
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PayPal
I have just made payment to the DEC appeal via PayPal and you can't claim the GiftAid Im shocked and won't do it again this is really for information .
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Charity grants documentation
Hello everyone, We're wanting to set up a small grant making charity and I've been doing research, but now need some help please. Our intention is to make small donations to charities and worthy causes. However, recently I've been "led to believe" that a grant making charity has to first receive/ask for a written request…
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Smalls for all
For anyone looking for an easy way to make a donation which you know will go direct to those in need , look at this organisation https://www.smallsforall.org/get-involved/donate/ you can post to them or even buy from their wish list and have it donated straight to them and straight to the people who need the help.
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IMHO It's time to raise awareness of the need to give donations to charities.
As the King said in his Xmas Message, it is even more important to give to charities, or take part in charitable activities, during this time of hardship for many families in Britain and abroad. I have given 5% of my earnings to charities (on a rotating basis) since my first salary was paid into my Bank over 50 years ago.…
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UK's first multi-charity store has opened.
What is billed as the UK's first multi-charity store has opened to shoppers. Charity Super.Mkt at Brent Cross Shopping Centre sells donated clothing supplied by 10 UK charities, including Barnardo's and Cancer Research. It comes as second-hand fashion is gaining in popularity amid the rising cost of living and a higher…
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Creating a nonprofit organization for an academic journal
I have run an academic journal for about 15 years, I am editor in Chief, the journal is published by a large journal publisher. They wish to change the way hey pay stipends and royalties, by sending me a lump sum of up to £50K each year for me to distribute to the colleagues who work on the Journal as editors, copy editors…
