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Charities and Non-Profits
Major charities are organizations that contribute to a charitable cause, and raise awareness to a certain social issue. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, March of Dimes, and Feed the Children are examples of major charities.
952 Questions
How much have comic relief raised so far?
I can only tell you that it is over half a billion pounds. I have contacted Comic Relief, and asked them to give me an exact figure, but haven't had a reply yet. When I do, I will post it here.
Right, a lovely lady by the name of Suzanne has got back to me with the total amount raised by Comic Relief, it is a staggering £520,431,562, and that is without this years amount added to it.
Why is pudsey bear called pudey bear?
Pudsey Bear is the mascot of the BBC's annual fundraising marathon Children in Need, which raises over £30 ($60) million a year for childrens charities.
Pudsey Bear is the mascot for the BBC Charity Children in Need. Every year they hold a TV appeal night to raise money for disadvantaged, sick or disabled children in the UK. It just so happens that it's tonight actually. Pudsey has been the mascot since 1983 (3 years after it started). He's yellow and has a spotty bandage over one eye.
Who does comic relief raise money for?
Comic relief raises money for the people in Africa and many other places to stop them from getting illnesses like malaria and to get mosquito nets
When is Red Nose Day 2009 in the UK?
Red nose day is on 13th March 2009. Where people celebrate and sometimes where red.
Money raised in comic relief 2008?
On the night they raised almost £21 million, and it's expected to excede the £37 million it raised last year once more pledges and donations come in.
How old do you have to be to volunteer at the Humane Society?
You must be 15 to volunteer at the Domestic Animal Shelter (DAS), but I'm not sure for the Humane society.
How much money was raised for red nose day last year?
There wasnt one its every two years except for te first two in 1988 and 1989 it was then on 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009.
What are the main objectives of the Oxfam charity?
Oxfam strives to abolish poverty and encourages those in a position of power or wealth to heed the needs of the less fortunate. The organization's goal is to provide ways for individuals to work their way out of poverty.
When did Pudsey the Bear first appear on television?
Pudsey was created in 1985 by Joanna Ball,a BBC graphics designer and named after the West Yorkshire town where she was born.
CHECK HERE:
http://www.skillsworkshop.org/l1lit/l1childreninneed.pdf
How can you help in red nose day?
You could do cake sales, car washes, raffles, dress up in red and buy red nose day items so people can donate money to you, theres plenty of things to do! :D
How is the money raised for Ronald McDonald house charity?
Ronald McDonald House is a support charity for families of kids with cancer and other serious illnesses. They buy and operate large residences, similar to boarding houses, where kids (and their families) can stay when they are receiving medical care in a distant city. This helps reduce the enormous financial strain on parents, and gives the kids a more familiar living atmosphere, similar to what they have at home. This psychological value has been shown to improve the effectiveness of medical treatment.
Charities that sponsor LEDC countries?
oxfam is one of them. but there are many more that support LEDCs like child line(also support MEDCs) The Railway children(supporting children that have to beg and live at Railways) i don't know if this is a charity but it helps LEDCs; Fair Trade which is growing rapidly through many MEDCs.
What charities has Bill Gates donated to?
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the name of the charitable trust started by Bill Gates and Waren Buffett.
Does your nonprofit need a website?
A nonprofit website serves as an informational resource for potential grant funders, future board members and constituents. Connect and share information about your mission needs, get sponsored by a local Business, send newsletters to your followers, list your weekly events on Nonprofit Message Boards, and so much more. You should check out Charity Seekers, they Host, build, and promote your website. It's promoted thru a new social network called SeekerNation. They're launching in a month or so, and are giving cheap website promo's right now. Hope this helps and good luck!!
How often is there comic relief?
Comic relief is often sprinkled throughout a story to provide moments of humor and light-heartedness, depending on the tone and genre of the work. The frequency of comic relief can vary, but it is typically used strategically to break up tension or add levity to heavy or dramatic scenes.
Why do you give money for children in need?
i know that children in other country's are still staving and they need food so where is the money that children in need made and people in this country need help so again so where as all that money gone and you have done nothing to help people who need help
How much did comic relief raise last night?
The current total from the BBC web-site (as of 08:55 Saturday 16th March) - is£75,107,851
