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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…
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Unincorporated commission
Am I liable as part of an unincorporated commission when I didn’t know that I was joining one? I thought I was volunteering at local kids club charity committee (in Scotland ) to help out and was not aware of any legal or financial obligations? At point of joining I was asked by the manager to volunteer as they needed a…
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Mental health
Hello Could anyone please signpost me for any funding or charities or individuals to apply ourselves for help with the cost of living as i have had a flood in my home snd need new carpets bed clothing footwear food tv refridgerator and cooker thankyou so much
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The MSE Charity's next grant-giving round is now OPEN
The MSE Charity gives grants of up to £7,500 to groups that provide education, information and support to help people learn how to manage their money better. If you currently work to improve people's financial skills and think a grant could help, consider applying for one. The MSE Charity's latest grant-giving round is now…
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Charity gifts for Christmas
For several years I have made a lot of effort to buy thoughtful gifts for my brother's children. I no longer get any acknowledgement and have no idea if they are well received. My brother is wealthy and the kids get everything they want from him and his wife and her family. This year I would rather give money to charity on…
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Fundraising for multiple charities
Hi, I am a disabled veteran and have received a lot of help from various Veterans’s charities, and because of my inability to work I will continue to rely on them for the rest of my life. Something that does not sit comfortably with me. I would like to try and repay their generosity by doing some fundraising. I have had…
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Gift Aid and tax relief
I'm a basic rate tax payer and generally submit a self assessment. I wish to donate to a registered charity which provides the option to tick the box for Gift Aid. If I tick the Gift Aid box I assume the charity will benefit but can I also get any tax back on this donation?
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Want to give a TV to charity.
Hi, Just wondered who if any one I can approach about giving a TV away to. (a working one, with remote control and paperwork even, been looked after well, just not smart TV-able) it seems such a waste to take to the tip although appreciate it might be best going there. I've tried British Heart Foundation collection…
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Choosing a 'contactless collection box.'
Hello. I work with a small social enterprise which takes donations on a 'pay what you can' basis. We are finding that we now need to be able to take contactless payments because so few of our customers carry cash. I have seen online a few (rather expensive!) contactless collection boxes which allow people to tap to donate,…
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Where to donate a three piece suite?
We have a three piece suite that's just under 4 years old, came from Sofasofa in Wales that we're trying to donate. We had BHF out this morning and they refused it as the covers aren't 'match resistant'! (it even says that on the labels). They tell me that no charity with take them! I'm amazed that something this new isn't…
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Charity help
My son in law has ME. They have been provisionally approved by their council to get a grant for the installation of a wet room as he finds showering difficult in the enclosed space. This is taking forever and is not 100% guaranteed. My daughter asked me to research any other avenues. Does anyone know of any charities they…
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Oh where oh where can we donate pre-recorded VHS cassette tapes ? !
Has anyone heard of a place - charity shop, etc. - that currently accepts donations of pre-recorded VHS cassette tapes? Spent some of the weekend sorting out the garage :) :) and found oodles of boxes of usable/watchable videos. But of course we no longer have a VHS tape player. Nor any wish now to keep these items! Our…
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Money Moral Dilemma: What should I do with the lottery ticket I found in a charity shop coat?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I bought a coat in a charity shop and, when I got it home, found a lottery ticket in one of the pockets. I checked the numbers and it's for a £5,000 win. But I'm not sure what to do now - should I return to the charity shop and ask if they know who donated the coat, give half…