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Quiz for Macmillan Cancer Support - £50 in John Lewis vouchers to be won
My new autumnquiz has now been launched at www.justgiving.com/theAutumnQuiz2012 It consistsof 69 book titles defined by cryptic clues and there will be a prize of £50 inJohn Lewis vouchers for the first correct entry drawn at random after theclosing date. Please support and help spread the word on Twitter & Facebook.…
Google Grants for Non-Profits - Anyone Used Them?
Recently found that Google give away grants to charities and other non-profits to use on Google Adwords to a sum of $10,000 (£6,216) per month! For those that don't know what Google Adwords is, it's basically the 'pay-per-click' campaigns that are shown on Google.co.uk (as one example) when you search for ANYTHING. An…
Code of Fundraising Practice
The Institute of Fundraising -- the professional body for charity fundraisers has updated the Code of Fundraising Practice. You can see it here: https://www.institute-of-fundraising.org.uk/guidance/code-of-fundraising-practice/ The IOF says,"These key values underpin the Code and our work, and OUGHT to be observed at all…
Red Spotted Hanky Loyalty Points Expiring
Didn't realise myself until today that Red Spotted Hanky Loyalty Points expire at the end of each calender year so 31 December 2012. As I have no travel plans at the moment I took their option to donate the points to the Railway Children Charity. Just a heads up to anyone in the same position, I would have been annoyed…
Charity tuck shop and honesty boxes
So... I have an idea. I would welcome your thoughts. My office consists of about 60 people. At the moment we have three vending machines which provide chocolate, crisps, canned drink and coffee. These vending machines sell the usual rubbish, but are quite popular. However, the stuff they sell costs a lot. I plan on…
help with volunteer age please
Good evening, I hope you can help, a friends daughter wants to help in he local charity shop but she's 12. Is there any rules saying what she can and can't do? Can she volunteer in a shop that young? I've tried looking on line but all the legislation is about working or for profit organisations . Many thanks for your time…
Anyone know about foodbanks?
Hi. I'm a newbie on here. Does anyone have any experience with foodbanks please? Things are a little tough at the moment, and the cupboards are just about bare. I know there are several foodbanks in the local area, but I was wondering how you apply to them if anyone knows. Thanks. :) I hope I've posted this in the right…
Food bank in the North West
I'm currently trying to source food for a foodbank in the North West, based in West Lancashire. Does anyone work for a manufacturer who could put me in contact with someone who may be able to donate food to the bank. Another way people could help is if they could arrange a collection in their workplace. Unfortunately the…
In a pickle! Any advice please?
Hello all. I'm in a pickle and hoping someone can help or advise me what I can do. I hope I'm in the right place. Currently I'm claiming JSA and have been since Nov 2010. Now I know some will instantly think jobless bum, waste of space etc but this is not the case. For 5 years up to Nov 2010 I was working as a Bus Driver.…
Fundraising for school
Sorry if i'm in the wrong place, please feel free to move or advise. Currently looking for prizes for school raffle which companys are the best at donating were on a tight deadline Thanks VLT
Cancer Research Event, Henley on Thames 30th Nov 2012
Cancer Research in Henley are having a Christmas Event tonight from 6.30pm. A HUGE raffle with excellent prizes. Examples include a months free membership at Urban Fitness, Bottle of the finest welsh Whiskey (Penderyn), Xmas Hamper and much more! We will have a sale rail ready for you bargain hunters. But also some sexy…
Charity Silicone Wristbands
I am looking to order some Silicone Wristbands for a UK Health Charity to raise awarness of a condition. Can anyone suggest good websites that they have used to order them? Ideally it would be good to get a free one made up before ordering to get the right colour and look. Any advice would be fantastic.
Best way to donate, via direct website or otherwise?
I currently donate both to Oxfam & Great Ormand street directly via their websites with use of a debit card. Though having read an MSE post titled 'Top charity giving sites', I have wondered whether I would be able to make my £ stretch further following their advice. Would Donating via 'MyDonate' or 'Virgin Money Giving'…
Free lunches if you’re elderly and alone over Christmas
[title=http://images2.moneysavingexpert.com/images/dp/wtd_underline.gif] What this is all about? [/title] 'Companionship at Christmas' helps older people combat loneliness over the festive period, and is run by the Abbeyfield charity. Sign up for free Christmas dinners and overnight stays at around 120 participating houses…
Fundraising for local non-charity Group
Hello, Apologogies if this is the wrong forum - but need to start somewhere! I have been approached by my son's 'youth group' to see if I can find a way to help them raise money for a particular piece of equipment. We have had lots of fundraising events and now they would like to look at asking for grants or similar (like…
Charges for Selling Online Charity single
I'm hoping someone may have some advice. My daughter has written and produced and now recorded a Christmas Song and has decided to donate the proceeds to a local hospital charity. It will be on iTunes but we'll also have some physical CD's for sale online. Ordinairily I would use Paypal for receiving payments, but we want…
Family fund
Not sure if im allowed to post this... The charity family fund help families with disabled children providing washing machines, cookers, haven holidays etc really helping to ease the pressure on already challenging lives. They had been using Comet gift cards for parents to purchase items they are clearly desperate for and…
Talents needed for Ty Hafan Variety show
myself and 5 friends are hosting a variety show for charity and we're looking for people that would be willing to show case their talents, 26th jan 2013 We will consider anything! Post on this ad if your interested and want more info :j
please help me help allerton cat rescue
i have made a wish list for the allerton cat rescue on amazon - please would you visit and consider donating and then sharing with your family and friends..... we need all the help we can get .....thanks so much http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/registry/...&type=wishlist we also have a fundrazor account if you would like to make…
Raise FREE funds for children's hospice every time you shop online
Richard House Children's Hospice supports children with life limiting/life threatening and complex healthcare conditions. With Christmas around the corner, you can raise FREE FUNDS for the hospice every time you shop online at Play. Amazon, Ebay and 2000+ retailers at no extra cost. Each purchase generates a % cashback…

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