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Free Xmas Lunch/Overnight stay for Older People Lonely this Xmas
National charity, Abbeyfield has launched a Christmas scheme - COPE-at-xmas.com – (Companionship Of People who are Elderly at Xmas) to ensure that older people who are alone or lonely don't spend this festive season by themselves. Older people (55+) throughout the UK can join Abbeyfield residents for a free Christmas lunch…
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Help needed! Charity IT - internet and older people - free stuff!
Hi all, I have regularly used this site over the last few years and thought that the wise heads here could help me with a new ‘internet for older people’ project we are launching at my charity in Gloucestershire. This project aims to introduce older people to computers and help them gain access to basic services and all…
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Lisa'a Stars, clothing for babys born asleep.
Hello all, I came across this charity 'Lisa's Stars'on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lisas-Stars/159738440713941#!/pages/Lisas-Stars/159738440713941 Lisa's stars is a group making hats, blankets etc for tiny premature babies who are born asleep. They want to supply local hospitals with a stock of basics so no…
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Purple Poppy Appeal
I am not affliated or connected to the charity Animal Aid, however, each year they run Purple Poppy Appeal in remembrance of Animals that have suffered in war/conflict situations. I believe this is worth supporting, so please, spare a few moments & visit Animal Aid webstore & purchase a Purple Poppy. The direct link to the…
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honesty to goodness stocking fillers
Check out these new videos with Alexander Armstrong link below. So funny and raising money for the RAF Charity
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Party Ideas
Hi all, Can anyone advise of any ideas on how to make a party fun whilst trying to raise money for a building upgrade for our community centre (registered charity). I am organising a charity dinner and dance New Years Eve party and would be interested in hearing from you on how we can raise money for our cause. We are…
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Help the Homeless this Winter and donate
Help the Homeless / Less unfortunate this Winter and donate Have you been to Macdonalds recently and bought a cup of coffee ,do you save the free coffee vouchers / stickers ? YES/NO ??? If not donate them to Salvation Army or a local charities so they can buy hot drinks for the homeless / less unfortunate people on these…
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Offer a child a home over Christmas!
As a child growing up in South Africa, my grandfather would offer an orphaned child a home for Christmas... normally from the 23rd December through to the New Years Eve! I know with the times of child safety etc that they probably don't do that anymore but I'd really like to offer a home to a child who doesn't have a…
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Charity Auction Help
Hi I am doing a charity auction for help the heroes, any ideas would be appreciated. Also if anyone could donate something please let me know we are looking to make a pamper hamper and boys toys hamper and then have other things to auction. any ideas appreciated Katy
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help the homeless in stoke on trent
I revised an email from some one who works for axis volunteer in Hanley stoke on trent asking if I had any warm clothes,camping gear eg sleeping bags,body wash,shaving stuff shoes ect they are collecting at the moment for homeless people if any one has had a clear out ready for xmas may be you might have 1 or 2 things that…
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Soup Kitchens
Hi, Does anyone know of any soup kitchens in Birmingham? I really want to help out in one over Christmas but can't seem to find any information about my nearest one. Thank you, Lyndsey
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Crisis at Christmas Volunteering 2010
Hi there, I have just registered to volunteer at one of the crisis open christmas centres this year. As it is my first time, I was just wondering if anybody is volunteering this year or have any previous experiences they could share. Thanks! :)
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Global Angels Children's Charity - Alternative Christmas Gifts!
Hi all, Global Angels is an international charitable foundation championing the causes of children and young people around the world, developing creative and sustainable solutions. The charity aims to make the world a safer, kinder place for children worldwide. Every donation goes 100% to projects working at grass-root…
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New Online Auction Site for Torbay.
Torbay have just set up their very own non profit making online auction site for local Charities.:T It is still in its early stages, but non the less more and more groups are signing up to it. Local charities register and advertise their goods for free with 100% profit going back to the charities themselves.:j It is also…
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Charity Sale
Hello, Any one who is after a great deal on gifts for mums and babies should check on NCT Shop as they have launched a huge Winter Sale today! Grab a great bargin and all the profits go straight to the charity!! Happy Shopping!!! :T
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Alternatives to Just Giving?
Anyone know of a cheaper alternative to Just Giving? They are obviously a market leader in what they do, but their convenience comes at a price - £15/month+VAT plus the card handling fees. We have some people who want to do a sponsored event for our charity and would love to setup online giving. If necessary we will go…
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CAB - Can you help them?
I wrote to the CAB, telling them that I help my family and friends out (Because of all the tips I got from here) reducing gas, leccy, insurance bills etc etc etc. And being disabled I said I would happily volunteer to help others out through the CAB in reducing their bills. They said they are desperate for people like me…
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Where to give soft toys?
Hi all DD has a load of soft toys/teddies that she really doesnt need, want to give some away but not sure where to? First thought was the local childrens hospital but Ive heard they get loads of stuff and end up chucking stuff away. Any suggestions on where else they could go please? Thanks DM11
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Charity TV & Stand Donation
Hi does anyone know of a charity that would be interested in a Sony Trinitron TV and stand. My nearest town is Reading. I've offered it to CCA in Reading, but they don't take TV's - appreciate this is not the most up to date TV, but it works well and wouldn't want to skip it. Thanks.
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Phew, charity bike ride finished!
I just wanted to post about my Stepdad, who is raising money for the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford, which my little sister attends. Him and his colleagues as well as my other half, cycled from Weymouth (where they live) to Stef's college, 140 miles in two days. They arrived back this morning after…
