Braving Borneo: Raising money for pets in need

The Blue Cross animal charity finds homes for thousands of unwanted pets every year through its network of animal adoption centres across the UK and its hospitals provide medical care for pets whose owners can’t afford private vet treatment. Blue Cross copywriter Natasha Kleanthous joined a group of brave animal lovers on an adventure of Read More …

A tale of two kittens (and their mum)

I had cause to celebrate the patter of tiny feet recently. Or should I say paws. Yes, I’ve become the proud owner of three (you heard right, three) new cats – two kittens and their mum, courtesy of the good people at Cats Protection.

RSDR (Rudozem Street Dog Rescue)

Rudozem Street Dog Rescue is a non-profit foundation that rescues street dogs in Bulgaria and finds them loving homes. In August 2007, an English family, Diane and Tony Rowles and their 4 children, moved to Rudozem, Bulgaria from the United Kingdom. The family was shocked by the locals abuse towards street dogs in Bulgaria so Read More …

Tunbridge Wells & Eridge Railway Preservation Society

Tunbridge Wells & Eridge Railway Preservation Society is a heritage railway operating between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge. The railway is run by volunteers who give up their time to work on the steam trains not only keeping them in good repair, but also  providing steam rides for the public such as Thomas the Tank Engine Read More …

KADA

KADA (Kids Against Domestic Abuse) is a small charity set up and is run by four teenagers. The aims of KADA are: • To raise awareness of the impact on children and young people of domestic abuse • Raise funds to purchase equipment for children who have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse • To promote the Read More …

RAFT

RAFT is a registered charity pionneering medical research into improved treatment for burns, wounds and other skin traumas including skin. RAFT is working on another innovative project – a skin replacement that could provide an improved solution to the life threatening problem of burns, chronic ulcers and wounds. Victims of major burns urgently require life-saving skin Read More …

How one Scout group raised nearly £1000 in a year…

Solihull Jamboree Scout Unit are raising money to visit the World Scout Jamboree in Sweden in 2011, along with thousands of other scouts.  They’ve already raised almost £1,000 through shopping online with easyfundraising. We went to visit them on camp to find out more… [efvideo]nnUqMtrzJYc[/efvideo]

South Wales Animal Rescue

South Wales Animal Rescue is a small non-profit animal rescue run entirely by volunteers. They rescue all animals,  from hamsters to horses, and place them with safe, reliable homes. Sadly, although they would like to be take in every animal, due to rising costs they now have a maximum number on the amount of animals they can take in and care for. Unfortunately Read More …