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Can you post links if.....
Hi, Bit confused over this forum! I am doing the BUPA Great Manchester Run 2012 on May 20th, and would like to know if I can post a link to a MYDONATE (BT sponsored page) page I am going to create where people can make online donations to sponsor me to do the run, with all the money being donated to Macmillan nurses. It…
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I am going to live below the line, please help !
Hi Guys I am doing a thing for bzzagent and I would be so grateful for any small donations. I know money is hard at the moment but every £1 counts :beer: https://www.livebelowtheline.com/me/sarah1972 Why I'm taking the challenge In today's world, extreme poverty and inequality are unjustifiable and unfair. Live Below the…
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Obselete currency to donate
I'm not sure where to list this, but as I'm intending to donate this money, maybe this is the correct place? Anyhow, I was off work yesterday and took the opportunity to clear out a few drawers. Very satisfying job (I need to get out more!) I now have a bag full of mostly coin, obselete (pre Euro) currency. Lira, Pesetas,…
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Charities that need smart clothes?
I'm in Glasgow, recently lost a lot of weight as a result of surgery WI I've had to buy loads of new work clothes in my new size. I've heard that some charities need smart clothes appropriate for interviews, does anyone know of a Glasgow based charity that needs these clothes? I'd rather send them to someone who needs…
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List of UK Fundraising Events open for any Charity Wanted
Hi, Does anyone know of either any particular organised UK events or a website listing many events in which you can fundraise for a charity of your choice. Discounting the obvious options of Marathons and Half Marathons. I am looking for easier events like walks etc. I volunteer for a small UK Health Charity and I want to…
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Kidney Research UK
I've been inspired by the many charitable efforts of my fellow MSE forum members to get up off my backside and walk the East Neuk Coastal Path on 3rd June for Kidney Research UK Kidney Research UK is a registered charity No. 252892. Scottish Charity No. SC039245 More about my exploits and link to donate can be found here:…
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Charity Cookbook- any ideas?
I'm writing a cookbook for a charity called Children of Bahia for their Wednesday Bus running in Salvador, Brazil improving the lives of street children. I'm trying to get celebrity/ famous endorsements and have a few so far. Has anyone got any suggestions I should try who might be a good bet, rather than a wasted letter?…
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When You Wish Upon A Star - Poorly children
Hi guys, I'm raising funds for the children's charity When You Wish Upon A Star and I need your help! Today I'm hoping to raise awareness of this charity who help the most vulnerable people in our society, children. In 4 weeks I'm running the Manchester 10K and I'm hoping you can help me raise funds for Wish. The charity…
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Charity bike ride in Wiltshire on Sunday 22nd April
Charity bike ride on Sunday 22nd April from Swindon. Choice of 15, 25 and 30 mile routes. Prospect Hospice charity. £10 to enter and raise sponsorship or make a donation on top. More info here
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Commemorate the death of a beloved daughter
[FONT="]In the site’s early days regular user Don ran the marathon in memory of his daughter who’d died 2 years before at 50 days old. We asked all site users who saved money that week to sponsor him for the Foundation Study of Infant deaths. Now, 10 years on, he's doing 10 challenges in her memory, so we're asking…
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Volunteering - St Johns or Red Cross
I'm thinking of applying for first aid volunteer work with either St Johns or the Red Cross, and was wondering if anyone has any experience of either of these. What's the training/support like, how many hours per week/month do you need to commit? Any info appreciated. Thanks mto ETA: Please move if not on the right board.
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MSE Blog: Beat London Marathon charity fatigue
Hi all, this is a thread to discuss Neil Lock's MSE blog: Beat London Marathon charity fatigue "As I prepare myself for the start line of my fourth London Marathon this Sunday, I’m finally experiencing charity fatigue. I’ve asked ..."
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10p donations to Barnardos
@DebtsHomesKids are donating 10p to Barnardos for every RT and follow on their twitter account - great cause :)
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Old autograph book- social history- any takers?
I am stumped where to post this thread. I have a small autograph book (1926) which was my mother's when she started training in the GPO. Lots of rhymes, poems etc & drawings- very typical of the era. I don't know any of the people and am loathe to just ditch it. (Its not local to the area where I live so no point offering…
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Direct debit question
I am the administrator of a membership organisation (The Stephen Sondheim Society) which has recently obtained charitable status. We'd like to be able to get our members to pay via direct debit to simplify admin and thus save costs but we can't seem to find any bank (including our own) which will give us a definitive…
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Investing funds for charities
Does anyone know of accounts where charities can get any decent interest? We have been looking but because we have to have two signatories we can't seem to find anything other than a very low paying account. Thanks Lynne
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Copyright
Hi Folks Not sure if this is the right section but here goes. I help to run a small supporters club and we brought out a pin badge meant to sell to raise money for charity. It was sold on the condition that the badge would not be re-sold for profit, the badge has now appeared on an auction site but not as a buy now for the…
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Public liability insurance for one day charity collection
Hiya, in a few weeks i'm doing face painting in my town centre to raise money for help for heroes. For me to be able to do this i've been told that I need to buy public liability insurance. But I only need it for one day and the sites i've looked on all ask for company details, number of employees etc, which isn't…
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Help please
Hi can any one me please? I have been trying for some time to get funding for an electric bed and large drum washer and dryer. I had a stroke 7 yrs ago and due to this have other complications. I have applied to a lot of charities and foundations however I am getting the same sort of response that at the age of 40 I dont…
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VAT Registration Is it worth it?
Hello. Hope someone can help with advice.. we are a new charity looking to buy a canal boat for residential respite trips by young people with disabilities. have been offered a beautiful boat but can't afford the cost price, however the vendor has offered to provide a vat receipt which he thinks allows us to reclaim the…