Charity Links 17/4/14

Charity Partnerships

Cancer Research UK is named official charity of the 2015 London Marathon

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/find-an-event/virgin-money-london-marathon-2015

REDROW'S new Westcountry division has selected Okehampton- based Get Changed Theatre Company as its local charity to support

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.okehampton-today.co.uk/news.cfm?id=13124&headline=New%20backing%20agreed%20for%20charity%20theatre%20company

East Stirlingshire reveal new charity partnership with MND Scotland

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/news/health/east-stirlingshire-reveal-new-charity-partnership-with-mnd-scotland-1-3377339

Heart of England Co-operative adopts Myton Hospices as its second corporate charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/Society-adopts-good-cause-second-corporate/story-20942961-detail/story.html

Kettering-based firm National Accident Helpline has announced The Air Ambulance Service as its new corporate charity partner.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.northampton-news-hp.co.uk/News/Northampton-News/Kettering-based-firm-National-Accident-Helpline-launches-charity-partnership-with-The-Air-Ambulance-Service-20140410135234.htm

Phoenix House Recovery Centre in Catterick Garrison has been named as a golf tournament's official charity partner

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.forcespenpals.co.uk/news/Golf-tournament-to-raise-charity-funds/801711318

Exeter-based Persimmon Homes South West has chosen Play Torbay as their charity of the year

For more information, please click on the following link: https://bdaily.co.uk/industrials/08-04-2014/south-west-builder-to-help-children-as-charity-of-the-year-announced/

North Berwick and District Probus Club has chosen Leuchie House as its charity of the year

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.eastlothiannews.co.uk/news/probus-club-helps-local-respite-charity-1-3368096

Charity praises Cottingley accountancy firm for its support

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/business/11134860.Charity_praises_Cottingley_accountancy_firm_for_its_support/

Sported to be official charity of BT Sport Industry Awards 2014

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.sportspromedia.com/press_releases/sported_to_be_official_charity_of_bt_sport_industry_awards_2014

Jack Berry House, under-construction near Malton, has been chosen as Betfred's charity of the year

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/11145909.Bookmaker_backs_injured_jockey_centre/

Bromsgrove: The Hilton Hotel has again chosen the Stroke Assocation as its charity of the year

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk/news/11146995.Bromsgrove_hotel_raises_thousands_for_town_based_national_charity/

Mencap young ambassadors are to showcase their work at the launch of a partnership between the learning disability charity and Land Securities.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/events-to-mark-mencap-partnership-1-6564411

Bridgwater: Pets at Home supports wildlife charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/news/bridgwater_news/11152429.Pets_at_Home_helps_wildlife_charity/

Marie Curie given Irish Cup Final naming rights

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.irishfa.com/news/item/9015/marie-curie-given-irish-cup-final-naming-rights/

Education charity Summerbridge Hong Kong have chosen JustGiving as their official fundraising partner

For more information, please click on the following link: http://prnw.cbe.thejakartapost.com/news/2014/summerbridge-hong-kong-partners-with-justgiving.html

AFL, a manufacturer of fibre optic cable and accessories and provider of services, nominated Wiltshire Air Ambulance as 2014 Charity of the Year.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.wiltshirebusinessonline.co.uk/news/latest/11150275.AFL_backs_Wiltshire_Air_Ambulance_with_donation/?ref=nt

GWP Packaging in Cricklade has adopted Swindon Foodbank as its chosen charity for the year.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.wiltshirebusinessonline.co.uk/news/11150714.Foodbank_will_be_packaging_firm___s_charity/

Webhelp UK has donated an additional £10,000 to Macmillan Cancer Support

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.contact-centres.com/0414.webhelp.uk.make.donation.to.macmillian.cancer.htm

The Essex based Woodland Group has entered into a partnership with SOS Kit Aid

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.handyshippingguide.com/shipping-news/essex-group-helps-with-sos-kit-aid-charity-freight-and-logistics-challenges_5461

The National Gardens Scheme offers private gardens to the public with visitors donating funds to charity and has raised £42+ mln since its launch

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.ngs.org.uk/what-we-do/how-much-we-give.aspx

Fundraising

Santander staff in Bristol hold Total Wipeout-themed fundraising day

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Santander-staff-Bristol-hold-Total-Wipeout-themed/story-20946983-detail/story.html

Milton Keynes Santander Total Wipeout challenge in aid of the NSPCC

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.mkweb.co.uk/News/Charities/GALLERY-Milton-Keynes-Santander-Total-Wipeout-challenge-in-aid-of-the-NSPCC-20140410180000.htm

Air ambulance charity on a high with £14k boost from Stansted Airport

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Saffron-Walden/Air-ambulance-charity-on-a-high-with-14k-boost-from-Stansted-Airport-20140410171716.htm

Shropshire schoolchildren in mass-cycling challenge for charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2014/04/11/on-your-marks-shropshire-schoolchildren-in-mass-cycling-challenge-for-charity/

STAFF at the Marks and Spencer store at Westwood Cross, Broadstairs, have chosen Pilgrims Hospices as its charity of the year.

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thanetgazette.co.uk/Store-Pilgrims-annual-charity/story-20948118-detail/story.html

Forces Charity receives £2000 boost from Council Charity Dinner

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.connectcannock.co.uk/charity-2/forces-charity-receives-2000-boost-council-charity-dinner/10158/

ID Medical bring teddies and more to Milton Keynes Hospital's Children's Ward

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.mkweb.co.uk/News/Charities/ID-Medical-bring-teddies-and-more-to-Milton-Keynes-Hospitals-Childrens-Ward-20140410130000.htm

Schoolchildren raise £6000 for dogs charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/11135050.Children_raise___6_000_for_dogs_charity/

Sunderland EDF staff use flower power to help cancer charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/sunderland-edf-staff-use-flower-power-to-help-cancer-charity-1-6548389

Westhoughton Rotary Club hands out £4000 at annual presentation evening

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/11132941.Westhoughton_Rotary_Club_hands_out___4_000_at_annual_presentation_evening/?ref=var_0

Team Serrell in half marathon charity challenge

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/11141386.Team_Serrell_in_half_marathon_charity_challenge/

BBC News - Ed Sheeran eBay clothes auction raises £1,500 for charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-26968326

Charity ladies night in Plymouth for Royal British Legion

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Charity-ladies-night-Plymouth-Royal-British/story-20955119-detail/story.html

Outsource UK staff in charity parachute jump

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.wiltshirebusinessonline.co.uk/news/11147461.Outsource_staff_in_charity_parachute_jump/?ref=var_0

Calling all petrol heads to charity rally in Lincolnshire

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/community/community-news/calling-all-petrol-heads-to-charity-rally-1-5993186

Charity stages fundraiser at Burnham Market Horse Trials

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.lynnnews.co.uk/news/local/latest-local-news/charity-stages-fundraiser-at-burnham-market-horse-trials-1-5993960

Roger Daltrey revs up for cancer charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/leisure/showbiz/11144926.Daltrey_revs_up_for_cancer_charity/

Netball tournament to raise funds for Cancer Research UK

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/southdurham/bishopauckland/11145634.Netball_tournament_to_raise_funds_for_Cancer_Research_UK/

Online Charitable Donations Increased 14% in 2013

For more information, please click on the following link: http://mashable.com/2014/04/08/non-profit-online-fundraising/

Online Fundraising Up - NFP Benchmark Study

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2014/04/online-fundraising-nfp-benchmark-study

The Independent reports: London Marathon 2014: Charities will be the big winners

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/athletics/london-marathon-2014-charities-will-be-the-big-winners-9256715.html

Hastings cancer charity fundraiser recognised as Local Hero

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/11144081.Cancer_charity_fundraiser_recognised/

Hereford law firm secretary is a top notch champion charity fundraiser

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/11144389.Hereford_law_firm_secretary_is_a_top_notch_champion_charity_fundraiser/

Framlingham: Inspirational Kim Frost chosen as fundraising ambassador for Cancer Research UK

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.ipswichstar.co.uk/news/framlingham_inspirational_kim_frost_chosen_as_fundraising_ambassador_for_cancer_research_uk_charity_partner_of_virgin_money_london_marathon_2015_1_3557635

Donations pour in for charity of runner who died after London Marathon

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theguardian.com/society/2014/apr/15/donations-charity-runner-died-london-marathon

DMU students take on Foxes legends in charity tournament - De Montfort University

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/news/2014/april/dmu-students-take-on-foxes-legends-in-charity-tournament.aspx

Boldon Body Forge, Boldon Colliery, are organising a charity night in aid of Cancer Research UK

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/local/busy-body-gym-challenge-for-cancer-charity-1-6563004

'Tony the Fridge' fails in four-marathon charity bid

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-27024250

Two charities benefit from a slice of Kop Hill Climb fundraising total

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bucksherald.co.uk/news/community/two-charities-benefit-from-a-slice-of-kop-hill-climb-fundraising-total-1-6005791

Lincolnshire County Council chairman Ray Wootten raises funds for police charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.lincolnshireecho.co.uk/Lincolnshire-County-Council-chairman-Ray-Wootten/story-20960686-detail/story.html

Ultimate Kent charity challenge the KM Dragon Boat Race in Maidstone now open for booking

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.kentonline.co.uk/lifestyle/charities/race-the-dragon-this-summer-15848/

Cheltenham cancer charity Cobalt surpasses £100000 for 2014 anniversary appeal

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/Cheltenham-cancer-charity-Cobalt-surpasses-100/story-20955254-detail/story.html

Charity News

The Charity Commission does not have the 'credibility' to regulate large charities, says BHF CEO

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/governance/news/content/17309/charity_commission_does_not_have_the_credibility_to_regulate_large_charities_says_ceo

The Charity Commission Chairman calls for adequate funding and stronger powers

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk//news/commission-chairman-calls-for-adequate-funding-and-stronger-powers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CharityCommissionUpdates+%28Charity+Commission+updates%29

Charities set to benefit from record-breaking donations at Sunday's London Marathon

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/news/1289823/charities-set-benefit-record-breaking-donations-sundays-london-marathon/

Charity running up by a third as more men join the boom – research

For more information, please click on the following link: https://www.cafonline.org/media-office/press-releases/2014/1304-charity-running-boom-men.aspx

               

2014 will be year of growth for charity sector, NCVO forecast suggests

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.ncvo.org.uk

Boston marathon charity donations rise a year after bombing

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/04/11/us-usa-explosion-boston-charities-idUSBREA3A0QQ20140411

'Negative spotlight' on charities is damaging fundraising, new report finds

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.civilsociety.co.uk/fundraising/news/content/17303/negative_spotlight_on_charities_damages_fundraising_new_report_finds

Charities need us to embrace the unsexy side of giving

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/apr/11/charities-giving-raising-money-direct-debit-coins

New charity sector research reveals UK charities taking greater steps to ensure transparency in relation to finances & fundraising

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.xperedon.com/news/2626/charity-survey-optimism-transparency.html

Figures Reveal Strong Charity Presence In Bath

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.nowbath.co.uk/news/figures-reveal-strong-charity-presence-bath-56009/

The Independent reports: Why did it take so long to probe Afghan Heroes soldiers' charity?

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/why-did-it-take-so-long-to-probe-soldiers-charity-9257642.html

Police in England and Wales record 270 charity fraud allegations in the final quarter of 2013

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/news/1290043/police-england-wales-record-270-charity-fraud-allegations-final-quarter-2013/

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

'Charity muggers' could be banned from Bolton town centre at weekends

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/11146115._Charity_muggers__could_be_banned_from_Bolton_town_centre_at_weekends/?ref=var_0

Businesses urged to 'support charity not crime' - Ealing Council

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.ealing.gov.uk/news/article/940/businesses_urged_to_support_charity_not_crime

Norfolk charity donates heart monitors to Papworth Hospital

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/health/norfolk_charity_donates_heart_monitors_to_papworth_hospital_1_3543349

Police investigate 'two year fraud' at Camden disability charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/police_investigate_two_year_fraud_at_camden_disability_charity_1_3538550

Learning charity Springboard Bromley, which has served the borough for 33 years, to close

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.newsshopper.co.uk/news/11134685.Learning_charity_Springboard_Bromley__which_has_served_the_borough_for_33_years__to_close/?ref=nt

               

Above and Beyond: Celebrating 40 years of transforming patient care in Bristol

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Icing-cake-Charity-hold-birthday-Bake/story-20926884-detail/story.html

Friska and Deki Partnership is Shortlisted for 'The Guardian's Sustainability' Awards 2014

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Friska-Deki-Partnership-Shortlisted-8216-Guardian/story-20923303-detail/story.html

Couple launch Frankie's Legacy charity in memory of stillborn son

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/11143072.Couple_launch_charity_in_memory_of_stillborn_son/

HMRC Slammed On Charity Tax Proposals

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.tax-news.com/news/HMRC_Slammed_On_Charity_Tax_Proposals____64345.html

Cancer charity appoints nurse as Corby ambassador

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/top-stories/cancer-charity-appoints-nurse-as-corby-ambassador-1-5996525

Former paralympic swimmer shows support for dream making charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/former-paralympic-swimmer-shows-support-6952668

Prison charity's new transport service aims to maintain contact between inmates and their families

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/local/southdurham/barnardcastle/11140673.Prison_charity_s_new_transport_service_aims_to_maintain_contact_between_inmates_and_their_families/

Big changes planned for Leatherhead homeless charity Pitstop

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.dorkingandleatherheadadvertiser.co.uk/Big-changes-planned-Leatherhead-homeless-charity/story-20937846-detail/story.html

Award winning youth charity in Surrey faces closure

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.getsurrey.co.uk/news/surrey-news/award-winning-youth-charity-peer-6981228

Dorothy House Hospice opens family care lodges

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/11145619.Dorothy_House_Hospice_opens_family_care_lodges/

Charity Home-Start East Surrey will this month celebrate 20 years

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/news/11143163.East_Surrey_charity_s_milestone_anniversary_date/

               

Walton Charity opens its latest venture - Charity House

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/11144516.Walton_Charity_opens_its_latest_venture___Charity_House/

Manchester Pride patron admits charity had lost public's faith – but are setting it right now

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.mancunianmatters.co.uk/content/110468569-manchester-pride-patron-admits-charity-had-lost-publics-faith-%E2%80%93-are-setting-it

Dorking businesses challenged to turn £50 into thousands for charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.dorkingandleatherheadadvertiser.co.uk/Dorking-businesses-challenged-turn-pound-50/story-20937830-detail/story.html

Former British Forces Foundation employee accused of taking £22k from the charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/11149804.Former_British_Forces_Foundation_employee_accused_of_taking___22k_from_the_charity/

New Shaw Trust CDG centre to help Southampton jobseekers

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/charity/11147011.New_centre_to_help_city_jobseekers/

Claire House event shortlisted for an Institute of Fundraising national award

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.wirralnews.co.uk/news/local-news/claire-house-event-shortlisted-national-6995784

Cattery owner Keren Goff chosen as Cancer Research UK ambassador

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.ely-news.co.uk/News/Cattery-owner-Keren-Goff-chosen-as-Cancer-Research-UK-ambassador-20140416133842.htm

3 years prison for Lincoln charity fraud couple

For more information, please click on the following link: http://thelincolnite.co.uk/2014/04/six-year-prison-sentence-lincoln-charity-fraud-couple/

UK Food-Bank Users More Than Doubled to 913000 in 2013

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-04-15/more-than-900-000-used-u-k-food-banks-charity-says.html

Finlay's charity is fast tracked to success with help of Network Rail

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/Finlay-s-charity-fast-tracked-success/story-20963279-detail/story.html

Go ON UK founder Martha Lane Fox takes basic online skills drive to Northern Ireland

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.computerweekly.com/news/2240218858/Go-ON-UK-founder-Martha-Lane-Fox-takes-basic-online-skills-drive-to-Northern-Ireland

Disability charity in Camberley uses new technology to help people communicate

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.964eagle.co.uk/news/local-news/1255220/disability-charity-in-camberley-uses-new-technology-to-help-people-communicate/

Tellonline offers charities special discount for web services

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.charitydigitalnews.co.uk/2014/04/14/tellonline-offers-charities-special-discount-for-web-services/

NetXtra launches new membership and charity online resource centre for Conference House

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk/news/netxtra-launches-new-membership-and-charity-online-resource-112/

Social media jumpstarts charity giving

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.lakenewsonline.com/article/20140410/NEWS/140419853/-1/News

Free Charity Hosting from 34SP.com

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.tophosts.com/free-charity-hosting-34sp-com

Mobile charity cash back app developers can no longer afford to ignore the mobile web if they are to survive and prosper

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.consumerelectronicsnet.com/article/Charity-Cashback-App-Developers-Can-Now-Expand-Web-Based-Apps-for-Mobile-Use-With-New-BestToolBars-Functionality-3188742

New Social Impact Profile App Launched from Cause Marketing Leader CafeGive Social

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1853107

Free Cakes for Kids charity enlists masterchef champion as new patron

For more information, please click on the following link: http://hackneycitizen.co.uk/2014/04/14/free-cakes-for-kids-natalie-coleman/

Sylvester McCoy Supports Children's Charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.charitynewsscotland.com/index.php/fundraising/34-fundraising/1345-scottish-celebrity-sylvester-mccoy-supports-barnados-appeal

Rupert Grint becomes an ambassador for Starlight Children's Foundation

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.starlight.org.uk/press-releases/rupert-grint-becomes-a-starlight-ambassador/

PwC has appointed a new head of the UK charity sector team

For more information, please click on the following link: http://economia.icaew.com/news/april2014/pwc-appoints-new-leader-for-charity-team#sthash.7Nv8Jc91.dpuf

New chairman takes over charity Active Gloucestershire

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.gloucestershireecho.co.uk/New-chairman-takes-charity-Active-Gloucestershire/story-20966960-detail/story.html

East Anglian Air Ambulance chief executive leaves after 3 years at the helm

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/east_anglian_air_ambulance_chief_executive_leaves_after_three_years_at_the_helm_1_3527766

WALES double Grand Slam winner Ian Gough is to become a patron of a Pontypool-based charity

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/11140927.Rugby_star_Ian_Gough_to_join_forces_leavers__39__charity/

Bryn Terfel opens Caernarfon's new Wales Air Ambulance base

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-bryn-terfel-opens-caernarfons-6947364

Jason Manford reopens Children Adventure Farm Trust charity shop in Canute Square

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk/news/11147435.Comic_Jason_pops_in_to_relaunch_Knutsford_charity_shop/

Is Alan Carr's new charity campaign for PETA a clichéd stereotype or just harmless fun?

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/04/16/is-alan-carrs-new-charity-campaign-for-peta-a-cliched-stereotype-or-just-harmless-fun/

               

Alexandra Burke unveils new charity song 'Where Do Hearts Go?' in aid of WellChild

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a564942/alexandra-burke-unveils-new-charity-song-where-do-hearts-go-listen.html

Pop superstar Gary Barlow backs Hartlepool charity Music v Cancer

For more information, please click on the following link: http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/what-s-on/music-gigs/pop-superstar-gary-barlow-backs-hartlepool-charity-music-v-cancer-1-6560913