Category: Our Causes

Cause Spotlight: John Moore Museum, Tewkesbury

Posted onAuthorSam Higgins

Nestled within a row of historic timber-framed buildings close to the Abbey in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, the John Moore Museum was established in 1980 in memory of the writer and naturalist, John Moore. The renovated 15th century building offers a natural history collection which is frequently visited by schools to enjoy an extensive education programme dedicated to the Tudor times. It also offers a varied events calendar for people of all ages. Read More …

Sparkle Appeal – Newport: Charity empowering disabled children to reach their full potential wins £5,000 donation

Posted onAuthorSam Higgins

During the Easter period, we launched The Egg Hunt competition, where supporters could win a £5,000 donation for their cause, courtesy of TUI. Nigel, a supporter of Sparkle Appeal – Newport, was the expert egg finder and we were delighted to sit down with Tracey, fundraising support officer at Sparkle, to talk about their services Read More …

German Shepherd Rescue Elite

Posted onAuthoramy.winter

German Shepherd Rescue Elite is a charity dedicated to rescuing, rehoming and educating people about German Shepherds.  Founded in 2012 by volunteers Allison Clarke and Lizzy Brown, the charity’s aim is around prevention rather than cure, through offering education in how to care for these amazing and energetic dogs. Their mission is to be there for Read More …

The Compassionate Friends | This means more support for families

Posted onAuthoramy.winter

Every year around 18,000 parents become bereaved, The Compassionate Friends, supports parents suffering the inconsolable heartbreak of losing a child. With bereaved parents offering help, support, advice, and friendship to other bereaved families, each person working for The Compassionate Friends has experienced the loss of a child. And this first-hand experience means newly bereaved parents can Read More …

Pyjama Fairies | This means more specialist gowns for children in hospital

Posted onAuthoramy.winter

Images by Pyjama Fairies Pyjama Fairies is the only UK charity to make pyjamas and surgical gowns specially made for babies and children aged up to 16 years old having surgery and any other associated medical test. Each garment is made in colourful and age-appropriate fabric and are designed to minimise discomfort when medical intervention Read More …

You've raised £30 million

You’ve raised £30 MILLION for good causes!

Posted onAuthorDemi Groves

Together, we’ve now raised an astounding £30 MILLION for good causes using #easyfundraising. What an amazing achievement! Thank you to everyone who’s raised a donation, registered a good cause, signed up supporters or raised awareness around easyfundraising in any other way. In 2003, easyfundraising founder Ian Woodroffe set up the site from his kitchen table to help raise money for charities that Read More …

Together, Let’s Change The Story: easyfundraising supporting the Stroke Association

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    The Stroke Association is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to conquering strokes. A stroke can be catastrophic, with wide-ranging, life-changing consequences. There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year; that is around one stroke every five minutes, and almost two-thirds of stroke survivors leave the hospital with a long-term disability Read More …

Medical Detection Dogs | These Incredible Dogs Can Detect Cancer

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The charity was co-founded in 2008 by Dr Claire Guest, who was the Training Director of the first study to train dogs to identify cancer in 2003 and published in the BMJ in 2004. Working in partnership with researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities the charity train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human diseases. Read More …