The Charity Fundraising Thread

[elsiegee40]

We have decided that a single thread would be the best place for those of you raising funds for good causes.

 

The ground rules:

 

1. Fundraising must be for a charity/school/not for profit with the money going directly to that organisation or via a recognised platform such as JustGiving or CAF.

 

2. Any fundraising where the money goes to an individual before going to the cause will not be permitted.

 

3. In line with our rules on no political discussion, fundraising for causes deemed political may not be advertised in this thread.

 

4. If you have concerns about any post in this thread, please report it so the Moderators can deal with it rather than challenging within the thread.

 

5. Please don’t spam other threads. This is the place for such appeals and progress updates.

 

6. The decision of the Moderators and Administrators is final. Please bear with us as we establish the status quo for what is and isn’t acceptable.

 

So whatever you’re doing to raise funds for your chosen cause… whether you’re running a marathon, lying in a bath of baked beans or running a promise auction… please feel free to tell everyone about it here.

[bald_pig]

Would be rude not to say that I'm about 3/4 of the way through 200km for Help for Heroes!

 

The fundraiser is through Facebook Fundraising, so if anyone would like to donate, PM me and I'll send the link, seeing as it links to my Facebook profile as well...

[hardtailstar]

I might as well post my link here....

 

I am running the London Marathon again for UK Scouting. Did so in 2020 but did the Virtual London Marathon because of Corona, my place was deferred to 2023.

 

All money raised will go towards funding Scouting projects around the UK.

 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/william-sharp8

 

Also enjoy knowing my name and face! haha.

 

Thanks in advance!

[simonw]

I might as well post my link here....

 

I am running the London Marathon again for UK Scouting. Did so in 2020 but did the Virtual London Marathon because of Corona, my place was deferred to 2023.

 

All money raised will go towards funding Scouting projects around the UK.

 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/william-sharp8

 

Also enjoy knowing my name and face! haha.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Good luck! Happy Founders Day! Yours is a good deed, indeed!

[elsiegee40]

Folly Wildlife Rescue is holding a Virtual Duck Race to raise much needed funds. It’s £2.50 to enter.

 

First prize is a £50 Amazon Voucher and a Booby prize for the last duck to cross the finish line.

 

Think of a nickname for your duck and then you can watch it swim across the waves.

 

https://www.balloonrace.net/follywildliferescue

 

[elsiegee40]

Our very own @witch is raising funds for Cancer Research

 

https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/sarahs-giving-page-2711926

[hardtailstar]

I might as well post my link here....

 

I am running the London Marathon again for UK Scouting. Did so in 2020 but did the Virtual London Marathon because of Corona, my place was deferred to 2023.

 

All money raised will go towards funding Scouting projects around the UK.

 

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/william-sharp8

 

Also enjoy knowing my name and face! haha.

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Just another bump for this, I'll be there on Sunday!

[3773533]

Good luck buddy

[elsiegee40]

@BKGarry will be taking part in a fundraising hike to raise money for Knights Academy of Music & Performing Arts in Gravesend where he volunteers.

 

You can sponsor him here

https://www.justgiving.com/page/garry-gardiner-1688406660715

 

Find out more about the Knights work with children aged 6-15 here

https://knightsacademy.org.uk/

[BKGarry]

Just a little bump, as This time on Friday, I would have been out walking for about 8 hours.

 

For those interested, this is a flyover video of the route we will be taking over the 3 day

 

Sponsorship here via JustGiving https://www.justgiving.com/page/garry-gardiner-1688406660715

[elsiegee40]

The wildlife rescue where I volunteer has been generously donated 4 beautiful framed prints of wildlife photos donated by Paul Browning Photography that are being raffled separately. Tickets are just £1 each & all will be drawn on May 8th.

 

Links for the raffles :

 

Short Eared Owl : app.galabid.com/owlprintraffle

 

Kingfisher : app.galabid.com/kingfisherraffle

 

Red Grouse : app.galabid.com/redgrouseprintraffle

 

Hare : app.galabid.com/hareprintraffle

 

All proceeds go towards raising funds to help UK wildlife in need.

[elsiegee40]

The wildlife rescue where I volunteer has had to launch an urgent JustGiving appeal due to spiralling costs. If anyone can donate, we’d be very grateful https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/savefolly

[Ditto]

The wildlife rescue where I volunteer has had to launch an urgent JustGiving appeal due to spiralling costs. If anyone can donate, we’d be very grateful https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/savefolly

 

I see that the amount raised is now at 121%. Any update on how things are looking?

[elsiegee40]

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Appeal successful

 

There’s now enough in reserves to keep us going. We also have more monthly donors. The next job is build the number of monthly donors and to find other sources of income to ensure the rescue is sustainable going forward.

[Ditto]

Appeal successful

 

There’s now enough in reserves to keep us going. We also have more monthly donors. The next job is build the number of monthly donors and to find other sources of income to ensure the rescue is sustainable going forward.

Great news! Hope the funding challenges get sorted, as without them very few charities survive. Looking forward to next Spring with another round of rescues!

[kennysarmy]

Hi all,

 

I'm doing a bit of fund-raising throughout February for a very worthy cause.

 

I'm taking on 28 Miles in February to raise money for the one million people that are living with dementia in the UK today. The first treatments that can slow Alzheimer's disease are now on the horizon.

 

 

My Mum died of this very cruel disease back in 2022.

 

This was just one of the amazing tributes left for her.

 

I knew Joan most of my life. As a teacher she was nothing short of outstanding in all subjects she taught, she helped many of us achieve greater things with her guidance & teaching always managing to be respected by both girls, boys & parents alike. Always fair and ready to listen.

She was my Guide/Ranger leader for many years who made guiding a fun activity alongside teaching us many skills, willing us on to reach our potential. Many a camping trip or Hike she led in both Northumberland and Lake District also later as a ranger taking a group to London which was amazing fun and a highlight of our teenage years! She then in turn taught my 3 children all who would say she was the best teacher they ever had.

Joan also helped my boys by running the junior golf league at Belford having great patience with even those who perhaps didn't have a natural ability thus making it accessible to all teenagers. Many of her golfers achieved great things with her guidance. She was one of life's GIVERS of her time especially to young people.

Many of us have much to be thankful for in knowing her and the help and time she gave freely to our children and ourselves in this village.

 

 

https://socialsync.app/fundraiser/cr-qzvwlpyjpqz5w?sfnsn=scwspwa

 

If you can give even just a small donation it would be very appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Jeff

[MrKnightmare]

On 20/02/2023 at 06:05, elsiegee40 said:

We have decided that a single thread would be the best place for those of you raising funds for good causes.

 

The ground rules:

 

1. Fundraising must be for a charity/school/not for profit with the money going directly to that organisation or via a recognised platform such as JustGiving or CAF.

 

2. Any fundraising where the money goes to an individual before going to the cause will not be permitted.

 

3. In line with our rules on no political discussion, fundraising for causes deemed political may not be advertised in this thread.

 

4. If you have concerns about any post in this thread, please report it so the Moderators can deal with it rather than challenging within the thread.

 

5. Please don’t spam other threads. This is the place for such appeals and progress updates.

 

6. The decision of the Moderators and Administrators is final. Please bear with us as we establish the status quo for what is and isn’t acceptable.

 

So whatever you’re doing to raise funds for your chosen cause… whether you’re running a marathon, lying in a bath of baked beans or running a promise auction… please feel free to tell everyone about it here.

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Thanks for reading, and for keeping the spirit of giving alive — even in the dark.
— Mr. Knightmare