Charity Links 30/10/13

Charity Partnerships

Gloucester-based specialist insurance group Ecclesiastical is once again on the hunt for new local charity partners for 2014/2015.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/10756786.Ecclesiastical_begins_hunt_for_new_local_charity_partners_for_2014_2015/

Komatsu UK, one of the region’s best-known manufacturers, has helped their charity of the year Henry Dancer Days to the tune of £15,000.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://tyneandwear.sky.com/noticeboard/post/86749/komatsus-cash-helps-henry

Eton College Charity of the Year announced as The M.E. Trust

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.metrust.org.uk/pagename/eton-college-charity-of-the-year/

Angel Springs raises £32500 for children's charity Make-A-Wish

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.foodbev.com/news/angel-springs-raises-32500-for-childrens#.Umbmf1Ps8_U

Which charity should the Imps Youth Academy help?

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/VOTE-charity-Imps-Youth-Academy-help/story-19975071-detail/story.html#axzz2iZs6sk00

Darlington Building society has good reason to support diabetes charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/10756814.Building_society_has_good_reason_to_support_diabetes_charity/

TV Mania to produce apparel range for global animal charity WWF - UK

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.licensing.biz/news/read/tv-mania-to-produce-apparel-range-for-global-animal-charity-wwf-uk/038902

Staff at Wilkinson, Spalding, take part in an in-store charity bike ride for Cancer Research UK

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/business/business-news/store-staff-in-cross-country-static-bike-ride-for-charity-1-5609934

Sainsbury’s in Preston have handed over £2,000 to Galloway’s Society for the Blind.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.lep.co.uk/news/great-start-for-charity-partners-1-6173496

Fundraising

Crewe Logistics company scales new heights for charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.creweguardian.co.uk/news/10765187.Crewe_company_scales_new_heights_for_charity/

WELSH Hearts a registered heart charity for Wales are looking for trustees to bring new skills to its board.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/penarth_news/10766342.New_Trustees_needed_for_new_heart_charity_in_Wales/

Bosom Buddies UK keeps abreast of tough economic times

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Bosom-Buddies-UK-keeps-abreast-tough-economic/story-19994616-detail/story.html#axzz2ixQtm2DY

Charity beach party at Walkabout Watford in aid of Macmillan

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/10764762.Charity_beach_party_at_Watford_bar/

Test Valley Community Services offer advice for charities on how to access funds

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/district/romsey/10752239.Advice_for_charities_on_how_to_access_funds/

38 students abseil down 256ft tallest UK university building to raise funds for Sheffield charities

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/charity-work-is-a-tall-order-in-sheffield-1-6170158

Sheffield hosts biggest charity music festival in the UK

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thestar.co.uk/what-s-on/gigs-music/musical-talent-in-sheffield-charity-jam-1-6170603

Former Watford manager Graham Taylor donates old football boots to charity KitAid

http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/10754551.Former_Hornets_manager_donates_old_football_boots_at_charity_s_anniversary_celebration/

WALKERS from across Cornwall will be supporting Cancer Research UK's annual Cornwall Stride Family Walk.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Taking-steps-support-charity/story-19974184-detail/story.html#axzz2idTPHFIk

Ryanair hostesses strip off for charity calendar in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2473283/Ryanair-hostesses-strip-charity-calendar-PR-stunt-Michael-OLeary.html?ito=feeds-videoxml

The Marine Conservation Society won the Charity Times Corporate National Partnership of the Year

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.mcsuk.org/support_mcs/Company+support/Company+support/Charity+Times+Award

A GRANT of £20,000 will enable a west Cornwall charity which helps disadvantaged young people to employ a director.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Charity-gains-pound-20-000/story-19982136-detail/story.html#ixzz2idUQaLFd

Edinburgh Bowling Club raise funds for Sick Kids

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2013/10/edinburgh-bowling-club-raise-funds-for-sick-kids/

Fundraising blooms at Halesowen Flower Club

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.halesowennews.co.uk/news/local/10761063.Fundraising_blooms_at_Halesowen_Flower_Club/?ref=nt

Workers at the Homebase store in Huntingdon have raised more than £2,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Huntingdon-St-Ives-St-Neots/Huntingdon-store-staff-boost-dementia-charity-20131024154348.htm#ixzz2ifcyCzfD

Horsham Giraffe Trail kicks off this weekend on Saturday October 26

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thedistrictpost.co.uk/news/2013/10/horsham-town-sticks-its-neck-out-for-charities/

Charity teams up with Waitrose for unique fundraising relay in Cambridge area

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Cambridge/Charity-teams-up-with-Waitrose-partners-for-unique-fundraising-relay-across-East-Anglia-20131023194849.htm

Downton Abbey Stars Host Charity Ball in aid of NSPCC Childline

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity/544727/downton-abbey-stars-host-charity-ball-see-the-glamorous-pictures.html#index=1

Wine tasting for charity in Somerset

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/wine_tasting_for_charity_1_2926482

Opera night for children's charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisiskent.co.uk/Opera-night-children-s-charity/story-19982587-detail/story.html#axzz2ilWT8FMf

£10000 target for Bridgwater Young Farmers

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisisthewestcountry.co.uk/news/somerset_news/10756842.__10_000_target_for_Bridgwater_Young_Farmers/

Almost £1700 raised for charity by one of Barclays' Isle of Man Charities of the Year

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/business/almost-1-700-raised-for-charity-1-6177697

Charity News

Oxfam poised to axe 125 UK jobs as global strategy shift looms

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2013/oct/25/oxfam-axe-uk-jobs

Blind Veterans UK charity aims to reach thousands in need

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-24627847

Winchester homeless charity looks to future with positive financial reports

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/winchester/10763508.Winchester_homeless_charity_looks_to_future_with_positive_financial_reports/

Cameroon ex-pat founds global charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/10764371.Cameroon_ex_pat_founds_global_charity/

StepChange appoints new chief executive

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.credittoday.co.uk/article/16112/online-news/stepchange-appoints-new-chief-executive

Blackwood charity launched in son's memory

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/10754628.Blackwood_charity_launched_in_son__39_s_memory/

New charity launched to raise funds for the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10754133.Spectacular_night_of_opera_in_aid_of_Tigers/

Holby City actress supports Redditch charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.redditchstandard.co.uk/2013/10/22/news-Holby-City-actress-supports-Redditch-charity-87566.html

New charity has been set up to support the ongoing care & medical treatment of retired Staffordshire Police dogs.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.connectcannock.co.uk/news/new-charity-aims-help-retired-staffordshire-police-dogs/8442/

New patron Duchess of Cornwall marvels at Poppy Factory

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10761142.New_patron_Camilla_marvels_at_Poppy_Factory_as_charity_renews_veteran_pledge/

Two Milton Keynes charities shine bright at UK awards

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.mkweb.co.uk/News/Two-Milton-Keynes-charities-shine-bright-at-UK-awards-20131023121827.htm

Care2Save expands to “change the way the UK gives”

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.charitydigitalnews.co.uk/2013/10/23/care2save-expands-to-change-the-way-the-uk-gives/

ITV2's 'The Big Reunion' cast record Christmas charity single

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a525701/itv2s-the-big-reunion-cast-record-christmas-charity-single.html

Is your charity making the most of youth obsession with technology?

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theguardian.com/voluntary-sector-network/2013/oct/24/young-people-technology-volunteering

Charity Commission publishes analysis of annual return consultation

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk//news/charity-commission-publishes-analysis-of-annual-return-consultation/

NSPCC appoints Amaze as digital partner following nine-way pitch

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/10/23/nspcc-appoints-amaze-digital-partner-following-nine-way-pitch

Playmob launches Gaming Tuesday to raise money through video games

For more information, please click on the following link: https://playmob.com/#team

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/202820/Playmob_launches_Gaming_Tuesday.php

For more information, please click on the following link: http://gamingtuesday.org/

UK charity launches `anti-sexting` app for teens

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24644386

JustGiving and ACTIVENetwork share event fundraising insights

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.eventindustrynews.co.uk/2013/10/22/justgiving-active-network-reveal-event-fundraising-growth/

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.justgiving.com/en/charities/event-fundraising-monitor

Job Vacancies

Corporate Partnerships Manager

For more information, please click on the following link: http://jobs.thirdsector.co.uk/job/359913/corporate-partnerships-manager/

New Partnerships Executive

For more information, please click on the following link: http://jobs.thirdsector.co.uk/job/359833/new-partnerships-executive/

Fundraising Manager

For more information, please click on the following link: http://jobs.thirdsector.co.uk/job/359947/fundraising-manager/

Charity Links 22/10/13

Charity Partnerships

PPG, the manufacturers of paint brands Johnstone's & Leyland are looking for charity partner

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/localbrad/10749651.Paint_firm___s_invitation_to_charities/

AXA Assistance UK & AXA Travel Insurance support Surrey charity via their Hearts in Action

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk/Redhill-volunteers-clear-weeds-Godstone-charity/story-19943076-detail/story.html#ixzz2iN2cRDCl

The British Equestrian Federation (BEF) is investing £15,000 into rehoming charity Horses4Homes

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/bef-invest-15000-in-rehoming-charity/

Search for new official Cowes Week charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.iwradio.co.uk/articles/2013-10-21-search-for-new-official-cowes-week-charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.islandecho.co.uk/news/official-cowes-week-charity-vote/

Basepoint, Swindon tops the £40000 charity mark

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.wiltshirebusinessonline.co.uk/news/latest/10747948.Basepoint_tops_the___40_000_charity_mark/

Surrey garden centre to support National Autistic Society

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/local/elmbridgenews/10748782.Garden_centre_to_support_National_Autistic_Society/

Tour de Jewson 2013

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.buildersmerchantsnews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/8459/Tour_de_Jewson_2013_.html

Charity golf day raises £6500 in aid of Help for Heroes

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.northlondon-today.co.uk/News.cfm?id=36125&headline=Charity%20golf%20day%20raises%20%C2%A36,500%20in%20aid%20of%20Help%20for%20Heroes

Bolton Wanderers to support homeless charity Urban Outreach

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/10748636.Bolton_Wanderers_to_support_homeless_charity_Urban_Outreach/

Stanmore Garden centre announces chosen charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.harrowtimes.co.uk/news/10746934.Garden_centre_announces_chosen_charity/

KPMG, Isle of Man, announces Huge Charity of the Year Total

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.isleofman.com/news/details/58828/kpmg-announces-huge-charity-of-the-year-total

Bradford Bears picked Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR) as its charity of the year

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/localbrad/10739864.Bradford_Bears_Amercian_Football_team_to_tackle_cancer/

Comedians join Stand Up partners

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/comedians-join-stand-up-partners-139710n.22446873

Fundraising News

'Roaring success' of St Neots Dragon Boat Race

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Huntingdon-St-Ives-St-Neots/Roaring-success-of-St-Neots-Dragon-Boat-Race-sees-11000-donated-to-charity-20131017153748.htm

An Ilford School is to support charity for terminally ill children 

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/rbnews/10740065.School_students_to_support_charity_for_terminally_ill_children/

North Staffs & South Cheshire organisations applied for Big Lottery Community Cash Awards

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Thanks-Lotto-pound-250k-fantastic-funds/story-19958093-detail/story.html#axzz2iMvZi0bD

Ladies join mayor for afternoon tea in aid of Bolton Hospice

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/bolton/10751739.Ladies_join_mayor_for_afternoon_tea_in_aid_of_Bolton_Hospice/?ref=nt

East & North Herts Hospitals' Charity hosts its 1st annual charity golf day

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thecomet.net/news/charity_golf_day_raises_thousands_for_lister_hospital_play_room_1_2904159

Greenfingers in Beaconsfield has been shortlisted for the Lloyds Bank Community Fund 2013 for South Bucks

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/10749414.Charity_needs_help_to_win_community_cash_pot/

Elsea Park cubs and beavers raise money for charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/local/elsea-park-cubs-and-beavers-raise-money-for-charity-1-5603246

Charities benefit after Norton Hill School students raise £4800

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Charities-benefit-Norton-Hill-School-students/story-19945574-detail/story.html#axzz2iN24A7Jv

Primary school chooses Addenbrooke's Healing Hearts Appeal

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Health/Health-news/Primary-school-picks-Addenbrookes-Healing-Hearts-Appeal-as-charity-of-the-year-20131018060008.htm

Kennet Furniture Refurbiz has won a 2 year grant of £15k from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for England & Wales

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/10748417.Wiltshire_based_charity_lands_grant_to_teach_woodwork_skills_to_prisoners/

Zoopla to turn £1500 into £125000 for charity via new website – propertypixel.co.uk

For more information, please click on the following link: http://blog.zoopla.co.uk/2013/10/18/zoopla-to-turn-1500-into-125000-for-charity-via-new-website-propertypixel-co-uk/

Terrington Young Farmers raise £500 through charity fundraisers

For more information, please click on the following link: http://leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk/news-item/terrington-young-farmers-raise-%C2%A3500-through-charity-fundraisers

Cambridge's Grafton shopping centre hosts party to toast 30 years of charity efforts

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Cambridge/Cambridges-Grafton-shopping-centre-hosts-party-to-toast-30-years-of-charity-efforts-20131017055528.htm#ixzz2iOtNavJj

Somerset charities to benefit from bonfire night

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/Charities-benefit-bonfire-night/story-19948161-detail/story.html#axzz2iN24A7Jv

Gala dinner helps Milton Keynes charity raise more than £20K

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.mkweb.co.uk/Charities/Gala-dinner-helps-Milton-Keynes-charity-raise-more-than-20K-20131015185606.htm

Reading charities set to gain from £500000 Grow Your Tenner

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/reading-charities-set-gain-500000-6188807

Wear It Pink at Vista Lounge supports breast cancer charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Wear-Pink-Vista-Lounge-supports-breast-cancer/story-19938538-detail/story.html#axzz2iOu8vhPd

Charity News

Catalyst in Colchester receives I o F award for giving grants to good causes

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.essexcountystandard.co.uk/news/10742820.Charity_receives_award_for_giving_grants_to_good_causes/?ref=nt

Merged meningitis charities reveal new name and look - Meningitis Now

 For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/10751788.Joined_up_meningitis_charities_reveal_new_name_and_look/

Fantasy Charity Board: New game for UK charities & asks them to submit 11 names they'd like as charity trustees

For more information, please click on the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PfOWgwGWJLnPxnV11T0XTliTtc2zScsVLlkFXKowAto/viewform

London couple awarded for charity work

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/10746923.Couple_awarded_for_charity_work/

New volunteer fundraising Group launches in Christchurch to raise awareness for Dorset cancer charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10748181.Budding_volunteers_wanted_to_help_raise_vital_funds_for_cancer_charity/

Charity calls for review of food portion sizes

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/oct/20/food-portion-sizes

Ex-Barclays philanthropic boss joins Heartwood as charities head

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.citywire.co.uk/wealth-manager/ex-barclays-philanthropic-boss-joins-heartwood-as-charities-head/a711201?ref=wealth-manager-latest-news-list

Henley Charities Together

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/news.php?id=1359725

New Hastings charity to help local musicians make it big

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.hastingsobserver.co.uk/news/local/new-charity-to-help-local-musicians-make-it-big-1-5598442

New Hayle business opens doors for charity coffee morning to help elderly residents

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/New-Hayle-business-opens-doors-charity-coffee/story-19952979-detail/story.html

Localgiving partners with Sky to trial new tailored advertising service

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.charitydigitalnews.co.uk/2013/10/17/localgiving-partners-with-sky-to-trial-new-tailored-advertising-service-sky-adsmart/

For more information, please click on the following link: http://localgiving.com/aboutus/press

Cornish charity Coast Medic looks to raise funds to buy & install more public defibrillators in rural coastal areas of Cornwall

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Charity-aims-install-life-saving-devices-Cornwall/story-19939587-detail/story.html#axzz2iO9isRaj

Community Housing Cymru and Charity Bank partnership

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/business/business-news/community-housing-cymru-charity-bank-6189250

The Royal British Legion is launching a 'family-orientated' campaign for the Poppy Appeal this year as it bids to reinvent the brand

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/sectors/charities-/-not-for-profit-/-education/poppy-appeal-our-challenge-is-to-reinvent-something-that-is-very-popular-ever-year/4008291.article

Children's Trust celebrates 30 years of helping children with disabilities

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/epsom/10750607.Children_s_Trust_celebrates_30_years_of_helping_children_with_disabilities/

Situation Sthlm to accept card payments following partnership with iZettle

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.charitydigitalnews.co.uk/2013/10/18/situation-sthlm-to-accept-card-payments-following-partnership-with-izettle/

The RNLI has selected Partners Andrews Aldridge as its CRM agency to create and deliver its supporter retention strategy

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.charitydigitalnews.co.uk/2013/10/18/rnli-selects-partners-andrews-aldridge-as-its-crm-agency/

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.campaignlive.co.uk/news/1216848/partners-andrew-aldridge-picked-rnli-crm/

Donations to charity GOAL drop by 53%

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/donations-goal-fall-53-after-2463680

Tesco to help tackle food waste with new partnership

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.foodmanufacture.co.uk/Manufacturing/Tesco-to-help-tackle-food-waste-with-new-partnership

Guardian interview with Oxfam chief: charity begins at home

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2013/oct/16/oxfam-charity-food-banks-uk

Gosport charities tell council chiefs how they use cash

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/gosport-charities-tell-council-chiefs-how-they-use-cash-1-5586418

Job Vacancies

Corporate Partnerships Manager (Fundraising)

For more information, please click on the following link: http://jobs.thirdsector.co.uk/job/359769/corporate-partnerships-manager-fundraising-35-000/

Trust Fundraising Manager

For more information, please click on the following link: http://jobs.thirdsector.co.uk/job/359759/trust-fundraising-manager/

Corporate Partnerships Account Manager - Fundraising

For more information, please click on the following link: http://jobs.thirdsector.co.uk/job/359806/corporate-partnerships-account-manager-fundraising/