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If you can't knit or crochet for Premature babies you can help in other ways
We are always in need of more knitters/crocheters to help us to provide Neonatal units throughout the UK with tiny items. You can find us on Facebook Under (PreemiesUK) If you can't knit/crochet you can help us in many ways collecting wool,ribbon, buttons, Empty ink cartridges (not epsom) Old mobile phones Wedding…
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what to do with pens,biro's,pencils etc??
Does anyone know what to do with pens, biro pens, pencils etc as I have tubs filled with them? I don't want to just chuck them as lots are brand new, unsharpened and un-used sharpened pencils. My daughter is stationery MAD :mad: and gets them bought for her for every occasion, start of new term at school etc but there is…
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websites for wishlists of second-hand bits
I was recently browsing some American websites and found websites where charities and non-profit community groups can post wishlists of things they are looking for. Now our theatre group are always looking for odds and ends, usually second hand things for making into costumes, and that kind of thing. We apparantly are not…
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Old Glasses
Hi Currently clearing out my bedroom and as I have had to get new glasses (I feel old now wearing varifocals!), I have a few pairs to get rid of. Does anyone know of anyplace that will accept them that can be passed on to those who would benefit from them?
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contact lenses
Does anyone know of any charities that accept donations of unused daily contact lenses? I have quite a few and I'm too tight to donate them back to the optician :o Thanks
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Is this ink cartidge/ phone recycling site legit?
Some time ago my theatre group signed up to EachOneCounts, to recycle ink cartridges, and a couple of old phones. This is a recycling scheme specifically for charities and non-profits. Its supposed to be a minumum of £1 for each ink cartridge/ phone on thier list of what they can accept. All the ones we sent in are on that…
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Donating unwanted kitchen items
Does anyone know of charities that take donations of unwanted kitchen equipment - I don't have much but some plates and pans etc that we have just upgraded from some wedding presents. I looked on the Salvation Army website but couldn't find any information. I thought there might be someone who would want them for, I don't…
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The Cadet Sergeant Major Memorial Appeal
https://apps.facebook.com/fundrazr/activity/3265df1a38ad44b9a77b8741de8dc106 This site is established to raise funds towards creating a permanent memorial to Cadet Sergeant Major Sheldon Steel who was killed in action on the 27th November 2011 while serving with 5th Battalion The Rifles. We as a Detachment intend to create…
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Action for M.E - London Marathon
Hi everyone :) , My boyfriend is running the London Marathon for Action for M.E, a small charity which supports sufferers of M.E (sometimes also known as C.F.S). He is running it because I have been unwell with M.E for the last 7 years (since I was 13) and he has seen first hand how much this illness affects me. By running…
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life saving machines for cancer sufferers at QE
QE hospital Birmingham cancer appeal life saving equipment for cancer sufferers that is available to all. They have a TomoHD machine the only one in UK which gives accurate radiotherapy without damaging surrounding organs. They need a machine called Cyberknife which uses computer controlled robotics and is particularly…
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Collecting at the Door
firstly, sorry if this is the wrong place. i get alot of charities knocking on the door for me to sign up to donating. i dont mind, but at 8.45pm it is taking the p p, especially when the young girl gets told its too late for calling, to then be hit with 'well we licenced until 9pm'. i do have a no cold callers sign on my…
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Making a charity calender
Hiya, i thought i would try all of you savvy people, I'm looking to make a charity calender for the Poppy Appeal next year (i know this year has just finished but not sure how long i will need) and my Grandad is a District Poppy Appeal Organiser in one of our local areas so i can easily get war veterans to be included and…
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Charities Research - Help
Hi Guys, I'm running a session at work for a charity helping people with Autism. I have set up a workshop to help them with focussing on surviving throughout the current economic climate and what they could be doing better but need a little help. As part of the workshop I will be getting them to read material related to…
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argos big woohoo for tennage cancer trust click & donate 50p free ends dec 24th
just found that argos are currently supporting teenage cancer trust and will donate 50p for every person who adds two OO 's to they're woohoo before dec 24th click on green more at argos then big woohoo then wohoo for charity (sorry cant do links) aiming to raise £5,000 but currently stands at only £2,372.50
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Rochdale Dog Rescue needs bedding for dogs
Our first priority is to be able to pay the bills for the lovely vets and kennels that we work with and without whom we could not operate – this does include the funds for poor Zookie’s tail amputation http://www.rochdale-dog-rescue.com/Vets_Appeal.html. In order to be able to do this we have a number of fundraisers –…
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Sponsorship schemes
I am thinking of sponsoring a child, any suggestions as to which organisation is best to use and why? Many thanks.
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Charity idea, help please.
Hi I am after some advice please. My husband has been considering setting up a charity. He is currently out of work, and with 4 kids I am badgering him to find work. He seems to think that even as a charity you are allowed to take some kind of wage, but I can't see that.... how could you, where would the money come from? I…
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Donate 2011's last hour’s pay to charity and see it tripled
Development charity Sightsavers is urging UK workers who are looking to give to charity in this festive season, to donate their final hour’s pay for 2011 and in return see the donation tripled. The charity has launched its Last Hour Salary Calculator, which shows you after inputting your weekly hours and your annual…
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Donating a Christmas present to a child in need
Hi I want to donate a couple of tesco mis price toys to a children's home or similar but don't know how. Usually there's drop points in shops but I've not seen any this year. Does anyone know of any stores where I can do this? I live in the Leeds area.
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I'm getting ill with worry about animal abuse.
