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Is it too early to mention Christmas? We are excited to be participating in The Big Give Christmas Challenge again this year. A national fundraising campaign where money raised is match funded which doubles your impact! For our Big Give Christmas Appeal 2025 we are ‘Dreaming of a Whitelee Christmas’. Covering over 15km2, Whitelee Moor is one of Britain's most important upland nature reserves, a site of European conservation importance and NWT’s largest reserve. To help Whitelee reach its full potential as a spectacular haven for wildlife we are taking part in The Big Give Christmas Challenge, a national fundraising campaign. The first part of this campaign is to raise match funding. We have just two weeks to raise £5,000 match funding from our generous supporters.  Match funding raised will be used during appeal week, 3rd-10th December 2024 to match public donations, doubling the impact of your gift. We have already received an amazing £1,000 towards our pledge target, will you join them to help us reach our £5,000 target?   How it works:    - Pledges must be £100 or above.  - Pledges must be made before 30th August 2024, 5pm.   -You do not need to pay your pledge until The Big Give Christmas Challenge has completed. We will ask for payments between 10th December 2024 and 17th January 2025, and can be made by cheque or BACS. How can you pledge? If you would like to support our appeal all you need to do is to follow the link and complete the form https://lnkd.in/eYPKrj6a Please help us by either making a pledge, or sharing this post with friends, family, or business communities. Your donations will really make a difference to nature in Northumberland.   If you would like any further information, please contact Catherine Kirkham, Fundraising Manager catherine.kirkham@northwt.org.uk Thank you. Image- Geoff Dobbins #TheBigGive #conservation #fundraising #charityfundrasing #matchfunding #nature #supportwildife

✊ This #GivingTuesday, you can help us restore rivers: our Big Give fundraiser is now live! From now until the 10th of December, we’re part of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge, where donations to our work are doubled 💰💰 through match funding. Support our work here: https://buff.ly/3ZqQtXN In the wake of #BlackFriday, there’s been a lot of conversation on social media platforms about purchasing with purpose. Fundraising initiatives like this are a lifeline for charities and a chance for you to feel confident that your pounds are being put to good use. Our rivers are in a dire state, and your support is vital for us to do what we do best: fight for better rivers across the UK and Ireland. If you’ve ever considered supporting The Rivers Trust, there’s no better time to do so than this week as every pound is matched at no extra cost to you. Every £10 you donate becomes £20 for our work, and your gift will help us have twice the impact in 2025. Here's what your donations go towards: 👇 🎞️ You can also help by sharing this video. 🙏 For any gift, big or small, we’d like to say a huge thank you. #theriverstrust #rivers #riverhealth #endsewagepollution #sewage #nature #environment #biggive #christmaschallenge #wildlife #waterquality #waterhealth #purpose #fundraising #charity #charityfundraiser #climatesolutions #restorenature #restorenaturenow #marchforcleanwater #river #pollution #pollutionfree #donate #support #donation #nonprofit Mark Lloyd

The Benefact Group does financial services differently – they give all available profits to charity and good causes. Movement for Good is their annual programme of giving that anyone can get involved in, and again this year they’ll be donating over £1 million to charities and good causes nominated by you. Please nominate Birmingham TreePeople for the £5,000 Climate & Environment Draw! Supporting your favourite charity is easy - simply fill in the short nomination form to get them into the draw to win a £5,000 grant. You can nominate a registered charity, non-profit organisation, or community interest company in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man. The more nominations a charity gets, the greater their chances of winning, so spread the word and support all your favourite causes! You can nominate as many charities as you like - it's one nomination per charity per person. https://lnkd.in/eptQynzy #birmingham #treepeople #trees #people #urban #urbantrees #urbanforest #urbanforestry #volunteers #volunteering #charity #charities #nominateus #nominations #awards #grants #climate #climatechange #environment #greenspace #nature

Happy International Day of Charity! Today, we honour the remarkable contributions of charities and nonprofits that make our communities stronger and more resilient. Their tireless efforts touch lives in countless ways, from offering hope and healing to building a brighter future for all. Here’s how some charities are making a difference: 🏠 Building Strong Foundations: Charities like Habitat for Humanity Canada are empowering families by providing them with safe, stable homes. A place to call their own opens doors to endless opportunities. 🌱 Guardians of Our Planet: Environmental organizations like WWF-Canada are on the frontlines of conservation, ensuring our natural world thrives for generations to come. 🤗 Strengthening Communities: Local charities like United Way Centraide Canada create bonds that bring people together, nurturing a sense of unity and support across neighbourhoods. ❤️ Transforming Lives: Charities like Casey House provide critical care and compassion, changing lives one healing step at a time. Today, let's take a moment to recognize these inspiring efforts and consider how we can contribute—be it through time, donations, or advocacy. Together, we can amplify the impact and make a lasting difference. #NationalCharityDay #SupportNonprofits #CommunityFirst

I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as: Charity Carwash - Operations Manager, at St Barnabas Church Fendalton! Today, Saturday 15th June I’m joining 21 volunteers to raise money for kids in Timor-Leste who are caught between extreme storms, droughts and rising seas. We’re washing cars and selling baked good to raise funds through this year’s World Vision 40 Hour Challenge. If you’ve in Ōtautahi Christchurch with a car that could use a winter wash, we’d love you to bring it to us on Saturday 15th June 10:00am - 2:00pm at St Barnabas Anglican Church, 8 Tui St (just off Fendalton Rd). We’re requesting a donation of $20 (or more for the cause if you like). For those outside of Christchurch, a number of your are still supporting the kids in Timor-Leste by making a donation directly to World Vision via our fundraising page here: https://lnkd.in/gHddGXRG I will confess that I was an unlikely choice for this particular operations management role because… a) I’ve not had and operations role for 12 years, and b) I don't wash my cars, at all...! Therefore in preparation I have undertaken an extensive review of the car washing literature (ChatGPT, YouTube, automotive store websites) to pull together an exemplary wash protocol with an accompanying wash tool set that achieves an excellent finish in an efficient timeframe. I’ve also taken into account environmental factors (water use, avoiding detergents getting into the stormwater system), health and safety, and training considerations. Serious stuff! (The math nerds reading this will have calculated that 10:00am - 2:00pm is only 4 hours, not 40 hours... I can assure you that the wider volunteer team will together be putting in well over 40 hours collectively. Plus my planning/preparation has been particularly extensive (obsessive perhaps?), so I may have used-up 36 hours already!) 😁 If you are able to support the kids in Timor-Leste it would be very much appreciated. #OperationsManagement #CarWash #Charity #CommunityAction

Cleanliness is next to ESG: Venue guests forego housekeeping to benefit community organisations. Guests at Wyboston Lakes Resort Woodlands Event Centre and Willows Training Centre can now support local charities by opting out of housekeeping during multi-night stays. Through the Room2Give initiative, choosing not to have your room cleaned directs donations to community organisations like The Pavement Project, Samuel Pepys School, and Woodgreen Pets Charity. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5siGyfa #Sustainability #Room2Give #BusinessMK #BedfordshireBusiness #ESG

We are focused on helping to build healthier, safer and more resilient, sustainable communities. Here are just four ways in which we do just that: 1. Carrying out volunteering activities. 2. Working with local charities. 3. Providing education and training. 4. Tree planting initiatives. Discover more about our social values today: https://lnkd.in/eDY4ZkgF The Queen's Green Canopy LandAid Crisis #SustainableCleaning #SocialValue

Be prepared for a VERY busy giving season in Canada! Often we see charities process 30% (or more) of their yearly donation volume in the month of December alone. Since Giving Tuesday is around the corner (Dec 3, 2024) - check out some helpful tips to maximize your organization's impact here: https://lnkd.in/gPqs8Ghc #charities #Canada #GivingTuesday #fundraising #fundraisingtools #CanadaHelps

The devastating fires in Southern California have claimed lives, destroyed wildlife habitats, and decimated communities. In the face of this tragedy, the response from people across the country has been inspiring. Let’s keep the momentum going. Several nonprofits are stepping up to meet the needs of those affected, from providing emergency shelter to long-term rebuilding. Our continued support ensures their vital work will continue during and after this crisis. Charity Navigator’s expert analysts have curated a list of highly rated nonprofits providing immediate relief and long-term recovery to those impacted by the fires. Consider making a difference today by supporting these organizations: https://bit.ly/4gUv8Mv #CharityNavigator #MyGiving #NonProfits #Charities #GivingBasket #MakeADifference #Causeway #InformedDonations #CharityResearch #TopRatedCharities #DonateToCharity #GivingTuesday

Green People UK beautifully demonstrates how purpose-driven businesses can create lasting impact by giving back. Donating over £130,000 in three years to incredible causes like the World Land Trust, Marine Conservation Society, and The Ehlers-Danlos Support UK highlights their commitment to making a difference beyond their products.  By contributing 10% of their net profits and engaging customers through initiatives like The Green Beauty Club, they inspire a deeper connection between sustainable beauty and global causes. This is a shining example of how businesses can align profitability with philanthropy.  For purpose-driven organizations, initiatives like these show the power of integrating social impact into business models. How do you think incorporating charitable efforts could amplify the mission of your organization or community?  If you’re ready to create campaigns that resonate with your audience while driving meaningful change, visit our website https://lnkd.in/dcaXaATZ to learn more about our social impact marketing services. Book a free connect call today to explore how we can support your mission.  #PurposeDrivenBusiness #GivingBack #SustainableImpact