Charity donations

[Bob Weasel Fox]

Just wanted to give people the platform to promote charitable organisations worth a donation or two.

 

My wife and I have decided to donate £50 to #Alzheimers and #Actionforchildren this year. My dad died of Alzheimer's and Dementia mix in November and the children one is dear to most people's hearts I guess 

 

anyway platform open for others . . . 

[tom27111]

Superb @Bob Weasel Fox

 

What a great idea.

 

I'm going to promote this, basically the Northamptonshire version of Loros

 

https://www.cynthiaspencer.org.uk/donate

 

They sent what can only be described as an angel to look after my father-in-law in his final hours.

 

 

[Milo]

Good topic, especially at this time of year. 
 

I have donated £25 to GOSH, £25 to Time for a Change (children's care services) and £25 to Shelter. 
 

First two are fairly self explanatory. Shelter is something I’d like to do more for. 
 

I’m conscious that the above amounts are modest, and (not even) a drop in the ocean of what’s required. Each year I say I will look in to doing a bit more. But shamefully don’t.  

Absolute hats off to those on here that volunteer - that’s where real differences are made imo. 

[Bob Weasel Fox]

2 minutes ago, tom27111 said:

Superb @Bob Weasel Fox

 

What a great idea.

 

I'm going to promote this, basically the Northamptonshire version of Loros

 

https://www.cynthiaspencer.org.uk/donate

 

They sent what can only be described as an angel to look after my father-in-law in his final hours.

 

 

Donated bud 👍

[tom27111]

1 minute ago, Bob Weasel Fox said:

Donated bud 👍

 

And reciprocated to your charity.

 

Merry Xmas, mate 👍 

[tom27111]

Mods...

 

Could this topic be pinned for a few weeks please?

 

I know people are struggling with the cost of living and under pressure. 

 

But it's a time for giving if you can afford to. And I'm sure there will be some great causes posted here.

 

It's just a great idea for a thread.

[masterg59]

About 10 years ago we as a family decided to stop doing Christmas presents to each other (siblings, aunties uncles etc) basically anyone over the age of 18, posting Christmas cards stopped too. We put the money we would of spent into a pot and decide on a charity ms society this year.

[Tommy Fresh]

A couple very specific to myself but Solving Kids' Cancer UK and Neuroblastoma UK. Along with a couple of others more general to childhood cancers, such as Young Lives Vs Cancer and Pasic, that have given us a huge amount of support over the past 18 months, especially Young Lives Vs Cancer and our case worker who has been superb. All of these guys do amazing work though.

Edited 19 December 2023 by Tommy Fresh

[MPH]

Can I just recommend donating to charities for those who get stressed/forget about sending Christmas cards? Plus better for the environment and landfills?
 

even those charity Christmas don’t give that much to the charity. Far more goes to charity If directly donated.

 

please consider!

[tom27111]

2 minutes ago, masterg59 said:

About 10 years ago we as a family decided to stop doing Christmas presents to each other (siblings, aunties uncles etc) basically anyone over the age of 18, posting Christmas cards stopped too. We put the money we would of spent into a pot and decide on a charity ms society this year.

 

My mum suffers from MS.

 

This is Foxestalk at its absolute best again.

 

Most of you are probably fed up of me, but it's your own fault for being so good in the depression thread. Seriously. 

 

You lot are heroes. 

[Bob Weasel Fox]

11 minutes ago, masterg59 said:

About 10 years ago we as a family decided to stop doing Christmas presents to each other (siblings, aunties uncles etc) basically anyone over the age of 18, posting Christmas cards stopped too. We put the money we would have spent into a pot and decide on a charity ms society this year.

Superb 🙌

[Bob Weasel Fox]

12 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said:

A couple very specific to myself but Solving Kids' Cancer UK and Neuroblastoma UK. Along with a couple of others more general to childhood cancers, such as Young Lives Vs Cancer and Pasic, that have given us a huge amount of support over the past 18 months, especially Young Lives Vs Cancer and our case worker who has been superb. All of these guys do amazing work though.

Again Fantastic choices 🙌

[Bob Weasel Fox]

12 minutes ago, MPH said:

Can I just recommend donating to charities for those who get stressed/forget about sending Christmas cards? Plus better for the environment and landfills?
 

even those charity Christmas don’t give that much to the charity. Far more goes to charity If directly donated.

 

please consider!

🙌

[tom27111]

17 minutes ago, Tommy Fresh said:

A couple very specific to myself but Solving Kids' Cancer UK and Neuroblastoma UK. Along with a couple of others more general to childhood cancers, such as Young Lives Vs Cancer and Pasic, that have given us a huge amount of support over the past 18 months, especially Young Lives Vs Cancer and our case worker who has been superb. All of these guys do amazing work though.

 

I'm 99.9% a sarcastic cvnt. And we all have charities close to our heart.

 

Send the link. No child or parent should have to go through that ❤️

Edited 19 December 2023 by tom27111

[Bob Weasel Fox]

13 minutes ago, tom27111 said:

 

My mum suffers from MS.

 

This is Foxestalk at its absolute best again.

 

Most of you are probably fed up of me, but it's your own fault for being so good in the depression thread. Seriously. 

 

You lot are heroes. 

I've donated to MS Society also 🙏

[Free Falling Foxes]

May I add that donations don't only need to include charities, nor a need to be monetary?

 

Blood. Please donate blood if you are able.

 

Sadly, after donating for many years, I am no longer able and one thing former donors are asked is to do is try and get as many others as possible to take your place.

 

If you're worried about needles - don't  look. If you are worried about discomfort, the most painful part is ripping the plaster from your arm later.

 

Lets face it, if you or someone dear to you needed blood, you would expect it to be available. Please help.

[Bob Weasel Fox]

1 minute ago, Free Falling Foxes said:

May I add that donations don't only need to include charities, nor a need to be monetary?

 

Blood. Please donate blood if you are able.

 

Sadly, after donating for many years, I am no longer able and one thing former donors are asked is to do is try and get as many others as possible to take your place.

 

If you're worried about needles - don't  look. If you are worried about discomfort, the most painful part is ripping the plaster from your arm later.

 

Lets face it, if you or someone dear to you needed blood, you would expect it to be available. Please help.

Absolutely agree 🙌

[tom27111]

Just now, Bob Weasel Fox said:

I've donated to MS Society also 🙏

Thanks mate.

 

When I grew up and did whatever, it was always for the MS Society, because of my mum.

 

Now my father-in-law lost to cancer, it's split. 

 

I'm sure you'll all join me saying "FVCK CANCER, YOU CVNT"

 

I've seen my Mrs almost destroyed by losing her dad a year ago.

 

62. Sixty ****ing two. Nothing nowadays.

 

Hurts everyday.

[FoyleFox]

4 minutes ago, Free Falling Foxes said:

May I add that donations don't only need to include charities, nor a need to be monetary?

 

Blood. Please donate blood if you are able.

 

Sadly, after donating for many years, I am no longer able and one thing former donors are asked is to do is try and get as many others as possible to take your place.

 

If you're worried about needles - don't  look. If you are worried about discomfort, the most painful part is ripping the plaster from your arm later.

 

Lets face it, if you or someone dear to you needed blood, you would expect it to be available. Please help.

Great shout. And to induce you potential donors further, you get free biscuits 👍

[Free Falling Foxes]

14 minutes ago, FoyleFox said:

Great shout. And to induce you potential donors further, you get free biscuits 👍

In recent times, they have started to let you know which hospital your blood was allocated to.

Now, donors don't mind where, nor to whom their blood goes. I must say though, that when I received notice my latest donation had gone to a childrens hospital, the thought I may have helped a child made me feel so bloody good in myself - even pride.

Yet all I did was sit down for half an hour, have a nice chat with the staff and other donors and yes, tea and biscuits

 

Edited 19 December 2023 by Free Falling Foxes

[dsr-burnley]

Mary's Meals.  It costs £20 per child to give children in the poorest parts of the world a school dinner for a year.  The idea is that the children not only get fed, but they also get educated.  Double bonus.

 

(Very little admin costs as well.  About 2%.)

[Bob Weasel Fox]

6 minutes ago, dsr-burnley said:

Mary's Meals.  It costs £20 per child to give children in the poorest parts of the world a school dinner for a year.  The idea is that the children not only get fed, but they also get educated.  Double bonus.

 

(Very little admin costs as well.  About 2%.)

Great shout bud 🙌

[Jattdogg]

Just saw this thread after donating money to the local foodbank in my town.

 

Also donate to cancer programs yearly as i lost my mum to colon cancer at 57.

 

Agreed that donations don't have to be monetary as volunteering time,  donating blood etc are just as important. In fact many props to those who physically show up at soup kitchens or cook meals on xmas for others instead of their own families.

 

Whatever works is always appreciated any time of year for any cause.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Raj]

From work,  part of my role is to organise food for a local charity.

We managed to donate 65kgs to a homeless charity based in the city:-

 

HELP THE HOMELESS || HOME (hthleicester.co.uk)

Edited 20 December 2023 by Raj

[Bob Weasel Fox]

4 minutes ago, Raj said:

From work part of my role is to organise food for a local charity.

We managed to donate 65kgs to a homeless charity based in the city:-

 

HELP THE HOMELESS || HOME (hthleicester.co.uk)

Brilliant 🤩 

 

have just donated bud