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26 November 2010

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It's the end of November, snow is on the way and the supermarkets are already discounting their Christmas puddings - all of which can only mean one thing: it's time to enter your calendars in the Fundraising Charity Calendar of the Year competition. Let's celebrate that humble fundraising staple and be proud of our charity calendars!

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Three new mobile giving platforms launched in one week


The prediction that 2011 will be the year of the mobile looks more and more likely to bear fruit as three different organisations launch SMS and mobile giving services this week.
Child issues

Public most concerned with child issues, finds survey


When considering the importance of the gamut of issues that charities deal with, the public have highlighted concerns around a safe and healthy childhood as the most important, according to data released today.
Millions giving more

A quarter of Brits plan to make no or less donations this year


Consumers lack confidence in their ability to give in 2011, as a new survey shows that more than one in four Brits plan to reduce or refuse their charitable donations next year.
Tesco

Tesco pledges to recruit 1 million more Race for Life runners for CRUK


Tesco has today announced plans to recruit 1 million fundraising runners for Cancer Research UK's Race for Life as part of an extension of its partnership with the charity.
Legacies

RSPCA appeals High Court judgment on £1m will


RSPCA has appealed a High Court judgment which saw the charity lose a battle over a will worth nearly £1m.
Gold Challenge

Sports fundraising initiative to raise £20m by 2012


A new social enterprise plans to boost interest in sport, and raise £20m for charity, in the lead up to the 2012 Olympic Games.




In other news...
Merlin rebrands to drive fundraising

Medical Emergency Relief International (Merlin) has unveiled a new logo and website as a springboard for a four-year strategy to double its income.


Wildlife Trusts receives £2.8m grant from Tubney Trust

The Tubney Charitable Trust has awarded its biggest ever grant of £2.8m to the Wildlife Trusts.







Competition

Don't forget to enter our Calendar Competition


The Fundraising charity Calendar of the Year competition returns for this year.




Feature
Chilren in Need

Behind the scenes at BBC Children in Need


For the past 30 years BT has supported BBC Children in Need, since their very first telethon in 1980, Vibeka Mair went behind the scenes to look at what happens on the night.




Blog
Confused

The foggy times of a novice charity professional


Beth Yorath  wrestles with her new role in the sector as she works on the frontline in Romania and asks you to spare a thought for the little guys.
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