Small Charity Week

Sir Terry Wogan Golf Day

Events — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:38:11 +0000

Organised by Buckinghamshire Community Foundation to raise money for local small charities and hosted by Sir Terry at Denham golf club.

UCARE Broughton Castle Garden Party

Events — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:37:39 +0000

Join us at the home of our Patrons Lord and Lady Saye & Sele for the UCARE (urology cancer research and education)summer garden party on Saturday 18th June from 3pm.

Broughton Castle really is a stunning setting and there’s lovely afternoon tea; Pimms; face painters; Morris Men; gardens; a cake stall, a plant stall; competitions etc ~ dont’ miss out get tickets now.

Also British Swimmer and Patron of UCARE Simon Burnett will also be joining us fresh from competing in the Olympic Trials in Sheffield.

Ticket Prices: £15 Adults – £7.50 Children – £40 Family

Contact UCARE
Tel: 01865 767777
ucare@ucare-oxford.org.uk
For more information go to
www.ucare-cancer.org.uk or find us on facebook.

Volunteering Good Practice Support

Events — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:35:21 +0000

Want to recruit volunteers to support the work of your small charity?

Bradford Volunteer Centre works with 450 community groups both large and small and is a one stop shop to support the recruitment of volunteers.

We have a wealth of good practice advice, training packs, training DVDs and resources to support you with the recruitment and retention of volunteers.

Call in between 1pm and 3pm to speak to one of our advisors.

Streetwise Opera & Open Cinema Screening at Edinburgh International Film Festival

Events — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 12:34:34 +0000

Can film help homeless people build new lives?

Open Cinema and Streetwise Opera are two leading organisations using film to develop the talents and opportunities of homeless and vulnerable people. Streetwise Opera’s Matt Peacock will present a selection of films and live performance from their recently-toured series Fables – A Film Opera, which brought together professional composers and filmmakers with 150 participants who have experienced homelessness. Open Cinema’s Christoph Warrack will present four short films made by its members with the assistance of accomplished filmmakers, including BAFTA-winner Martina Amati.

Free Event.

TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT NEED TO BE BOOKED IN PERSON AT FILMHOUSE BOX OFFICE OR BY TELEPHONE ON 0131 623 8030

http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/films/2011/street-wise-opera-open-cinema

Family Fun Day

Events — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:07:11 +0000

Come along to Shadwell Basin and have fun with all the family while raising money for a local charity! Try your hand at new activities including kayaking, climbing and high ropes, all in the centre of London. Just bring a change of clothes and a sense of adventure.

The activities are suitable for everyone aged 9 and over, no experience necessary. For kayaking or canoeing we ask that participants can swim about 25 metres and are confident in deep water.

Activities cost £8.00 for adults and £4.00 for children, or buy a family ticket for £20.00 (2 adults & 2 children).

For further information or to book a place please call 020 7481 4210 or email us at information@shadwell-basin.org.uk

Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre is a registered charity that has been providing watersports and adventurous activities for the local community in Tower Hamlets for over 30 years. Find us on the web www.shadwell-basin.org.uk and www.thebasin.org.uk

Westminster Policy Reception

Events — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:25:00 +0000

On the evening of Wednesday June 22, Dr Roberta Blackman-woods, labour
MP and shadow minister for civil society will be hosting a policy reception
at the House of commons as part of small charity week.
this event will be attended by ministers, civil servants, the press and
politicians from both sides of Parliament. Its offers and opportunity for small charities to engage directly with decision makers and to have a say on the issues that matter to them.

Celebration Day Festival

Events — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 13:24:44 +0000

This event provides small charities with the opportunity to showcase to the public and raise awareness of their good work.

The event takes place at one of the country’s busiest and most iconic walkways and will be promoted and covered in the media.

There will be entertainment, food and drink as well as stalls featuring the work of small charities.

Please come along and join us for this exciting event and celebrate the wonderful work of small charities.

Scrabble Challenge

Events — Tue, 31 May 2011 11:59:44 +0000

Come and join in the Scrabble tournament – Fun for everyone! Prizes, food, drink – all entry costs go to towards The Sussex MS Treatment centre who provide treatment and support to people in and around Sussex who have Multiple Sclerosis and other neurological conditions. If you would like more information please email events@mssussex.com

CTT

tom — Wed, 25 May 2011 10:39:31 +0000

Small Charity Week Main Sponsor

CTT connects the third sector with technology. Since 2001, we’ve bridged the gap between the third sector and technology partners to help organisations improve their effectiveness. Our CTXchange programme has enabled thousands of charities to work far more effectively using donated technology. We also enable third sector organisations to share a range of finance, communications and campaigning services.

Giles Insurance Brokers

tom — Wed, 25 May 2011 09:25:29 +0000

Giles is one of the top independent insurance brokers in the UK and acts for over 8,000 charity and not for profit clients, across all areas of the voluntary sector. Giles employs over 1,100 staff across more than 40 offices throughout the UK including Glasgow, Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham and London. The team at Giles have a great service ethic and understand their charity clients’ requirements. They work with charities to streamline administration and to reduce not only their insurance premium spending, but their overall ‘cost of risk’