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Moving can be overwhelming! It is so important to declutter first. Decluttering can benefit you even if you aren't planning to move. Here are some solutions to help you navigate what to do with your discarded items. Do you have time and could use some extra money? Sell items at a yard sale or online marketplace. No time? Donate or recycle as appropriate. Some time and some extra cash? Hire a disposal service. Some time but no extra cash? Contact local charities — some have removal services to benefit their thrift store. #themoreyouknow #Movingtips #windermererealestate #nygaardrealestategroup #cherylnygaardrealestate #Windermere #organizationhacks

A busy summer has resulted in a dip in food donations at local food banks and community fridges. Can your business help replenish stocks? There are lots of ways your business can help: 🥫Organise a food collection at your workplace, or encourage your colleagues to make donations at their local supermarket. You can find your nearest food bank or support service on the Access to Food Map App: https://lnkd.in/eXZKp4_M 💵 Consider making a charitable donation to your local food support project, or arrange a collection. The money will be spent on the items most in need. 🥪If you are a local restaurant, cafe or food producer, you may have surplus food that you can donate. There are community fridges across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole that can come and collect - our Map App has a list. Our partners help families and individuals from all walks of life, many who are experiencing short term food insecurity due to a change in circumstance, for example illness, job loss or increase in rent/mortgage payments. Any help you can provide is much appreciated.

A step in the right direction….. HMRC have announced a consultation on a proposed VAT relief for businesses donating household items to charities. Currently businesses do not pay VAT if the donated everyday items are sold on (e.g. in a charity shop), but if they are distributed free of charge by the charity then VAT must be accounted for. The government is launching a 12-week consultation on 23 July to look at how VAT could be waived for businesses donating goods to charities that are distributed free of charge and would include anything that may be of use to a household. The new VAT relief could include items such as personal hygiene products, some second-hand items from hotels (such as linen) and cleaning products like laundry detergent. It is hoped that the proposal will support and encourage businesses who are looking at their ESG strategies and considering making donations to charity, removing the barrier of having to account for VAT. It feels like a step in the right direction to support businesses wanting to make a positive change in the community and would be a welcome boost for the charity sector too. The full press release is available here: https://lnkd.in/gV8eWHiN

15 Charitable Locations With a Cause Over the years, as I worked with clients, I found that people with a charity that offered a cause close to their hearts were more likely to get rid of their gently used belongings. Whatever the reason, they were happier when they gave to a charity they support than selling the item. In this post, we will provide you with an extensive list of charitable locations with a cause to motivate you to take action and get rid of those unwanted items. Note: Please check the charitable locations’ websites for details on the updated donating items policies. From clothing to collectibles, several charities are below to help you get rid of items. Each section includes the name of the charitable location, the link, what they accept, and their cause. Read below to find the one that is best for you! Happy Visit the blog for more details. #sabrinasorganizing https://lnkd.in/eWj5z_w #charitablelocations #charitieswithacause #Wheretodonatemyunwantedstuff #donationlocations

The new year is a great time to declutter and donate gently used clothing and other items to resale stores, shelters and people in need. Not only does this help others, but it also reduces waste by keeping items out of landfills — a small but impactful step toward addressing a growing global issue. Chicagoland is home to dozens of organizations that accept clothing, furniture, household goods and personal items to repurpose and distribute to those in need. 👉Read more on my blog to find suggested places to donate in the Northwest suburbs. https://lnkd.in/gDQVXBUP #donate #declutter #BairdWarner #HartForYourHome #clothingdonation #householdgoods #charity

🎁 Season of Giving 🎁 Five ways you can support #GivingTuesday >>> 💲 Donate Money: Contribute to a charity or cause you care about. Even small donations can make a big difference to organizations like PerspectAbility Inc. ⌚ Volunteer Your Time: Offer your skills and time to local organizations. Whether it's helping at a food bank, animal shelter, or community garden, your efforts can have a significant impact. 💹 Fundraise for a Cause: Start a fundraising campaign for a cause you believe in. You can organize events like bake sales, charity runs, or online fundraisers to gather support from your community. 🥫 Donate Goods and Services: Provide items like food, clothing, or toys to those in need. Many organizations run drives for these items, especially during the holiday season. 🛒 Shop with Purpose: Purchase from brands that give back. Many companies donate a portion of their profits to charitable causes, so your holiday shopping can also support Giving Tuesday.

How is the charity shop sector performing in the current climate? There were some interesting stats to benchmark against in the latest Charity Retail Association report for Q1 in 2024. Out of the 50 charities, representing 3,810 shops who were surveyed, it was great to see that: • Charities saw a 0.8% growth in like-for-like in-store income in January-March 2024 vs January-March 2023 • 77.4% of that income was from donated goods • Gift Aid conversion rate, or a proportion of Gift Aided donated goods, was at 39.1% However, there was a key area to improve on which was charity shop collections income, which is dropping, but the sector predicts this to rise during the summer months and with the Olympics on the horizon. At Nisyst, we are here to help make your charity shop sales and donations as smooth as possible. We can share with you how intuitive our ChariotWeb charity EPoS solution is for charity shops across the UK. #epos #epossystem #charityshop

This time of year many of us start donating to charities more frequently. Remember, cash is good, but you have other options that can be equally as beneficial to the recipient but better for you. As of writing this the SP 500 is up over 20% which means the odds of you holding shares of something with gains is fairly good. You can donate those to the charity for two major benefits. 1. The amount given is deductible (Pay attention to AGI limits with gifts) 2. The gain on that investment is not taxed to you. Here is one addition, you can actually choose the specific shares you give which means giving shares you bought 10 years ago can have a much larger benefit with 1&2 above. Helping charities is the main priority, I agree. But if you can help a charity and reduce your taxes, wouldn't you be able to help more in the future? The powers of planning. -Ben

If you are… ✅ A business owner ✅ Want to support good causes in a tax-efficient way … have you considered donating to charity through your business? Donations made to charities are deductible from the company’s total profits in the year in which they were made. As a result, you may be able to support good causes while reducing your Corporation Tax bill. Have any questions? Drop us a DM 💬

🛒💳 Lidl is set to become the first UK supermarket chain to introduce Pennies, a digital micro-donation system, to its self-checkouts. The system will allow customers to make small donations to charity when paying by card. https://lnkd.in/dNGXeR98