News Sharp rise in number of abandoned dogs
31/08/2010
The number of puppies being abandoned over the past 12-months has doubled according to worrying statistics revealed by the UK's largest dog rehoming website, DogsBlog.com.
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Marine mammal watchers wanted
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Looking for an interest to get you out and about?
Recent health care retiree Chris Blackmore is now able to devote more of his time to watching out and recording marine mammals near his home in Ilfracombe, for the marine research charity Sea Watch
Charity begins at home
Moving On, a Bournemouth estate agent that donates all its profits to local charity Help and Care has helped 20 older people in Dorset with their Moving Planner service.
Groundforce Celebrate 500th task
Enfield’s very own green fingered volunteers ‘Groundforce Countryside Conservation Volunteers’ had their 20th anniversary this year, having been formed in May 1990 by the Green Belt Ranger.
HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG visits the Royal Hospital Chelsea to celebrate Founder’s Day
HRH The Duke of Gloucester has marked Founder’s Day at the Royal Hospital Chelsea with the Chelsea Pensioners, and opened new living accommodation for 34 of the 300 old soldiers who call The Royal Hospital Chelsea home.
Use it or lose it: Britain’s vital small charities are in decline
More than half of charities (52%) reported that they were suffering from the effects of the recession when they were surveyed by the Charities Commission’s latest year and Government is now predicting that charities will lose 25% of their funding during 2010.
Lions say ‘Come and enjoy the countryside’
Knowle and Dorridge Lions are inviting everyone to join them for a great fundraising day out at Packwood House in Solihull on Sunday 11th July sponsored by Bannatyne’s Health Club.
Lord Freud helps troubled teens get backing of older people
A ground breaking project designed to help troubled teenagers avoid turning to crime and designed to improve their prospects in life is to be launched by Lord Freud and the volunteering charity CSV (Monday 14th June 2010) . The launch at The House of Lords will be attended by Iain Duncan Smith, the new Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Mixed response towards grading system for charities
New research from YouGov’s Public Sector team reveals that over two thirds of the British public (68%) would transfer their donations away from a charity if it were found to be performing badly. Only 18% claim they would feel more obliged to give to a charity they knew was performing well.
The Yachts of Seabourn hosts Breast Cancer Haven fundraising gala
The Yachts of Seabourn is delighted to announce that Twiggy is to be the Godmother of its newest yacht, Seabourn Sojourn, at a glamorous naming ceremony hosted on board on the River Thames Friday 4th June 2010.
On Saturday 5th June, the Yachts of Seabourn has donated Seabourn Sojourn to Breast Cancer Haven as the venue for an exclusive fundraising gala event to celebrate the charity’s 10th anniversary.
Charity pledges to tackle social isolation by getting older people online
Friday 21 May is Silver Surfers Day.And Independent Age, the charity that provides lifelong support to older people in need, has pledged to get older people online - enabling them to reap the benefits of improved links to the wider community.
Annual Charity Opening of Frogmore Garden
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For almost a century, St Dunstan’s has been giving invaluable physical and emotional support to blind and visually impaired ex-Service men and women. With the help of their unique expertise, experience and comprehensive range of services, the charity enables them to lead independent fulfilling lives
Leading charities urge new Government to set up citizen’s Task Force
The Network of National Volunteer-Involving Agencies (NNVIA), made up of 46 agencies that include: The National Trust, Age UK, Attend, CSV and The Refugee Council is calling on the new Government to establish a Task Force to report to the Prime Minister on improving citizen involvement across government services.
Clive Anderson supports Marie Curie Cancer Care’s 15th Annual Bridge Tournament
Comedian, presenter and bridge fan Clive Anderson is supporting Marie Curie Cancer Care’s 15th Annual Bridge Tournament. Clive is encouraging all bridge enthusiasts to play their favourite game for the charity, to help more Marie Curie Nurses to provide free care to people with terminal cancer and other illnesses in their own homes.
English Heritage appeals for memories to mark 70th Anniversary of Dunkirk
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Were you one of the 338,000 troops plucked to safety from the Dunkirk beaches 70 years ago during the dramatic ten-day evacuation masterminded from the Secret Wartime Tunnels hidden deep below Dover Castle?
In a major project to capture first hand memories of these dark and desperate days of war – before it is too late – English Heritage has launched a nationwide search for veterans and those who played a part in the rescue mission, which became known as ‘the miracle of Dunkirk’.
