Happy Wanderer Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 You should be aware by now that WanderersWays will be hosting a charity event when the football season comes to a close. What I need are your thoughts and suggestions on which charity should benefit from the money raised. Indeed, you may suggest that this be split so more than one charity will receive much needed funds. So in a nutshell, which charity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marzi Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 ............Either Christies or Bolton Hospice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Happy, I could list a host of worthy causes, many of which we use. Top of the list for me, I think would be Vision Aid [-o< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 You should be aware by now that WanderersWays will be hosting a charity event when the football season comes to a close. What I need are your thoughts and suggestions on which charity should benefit from the money raised. Indeed, you may suggest that this be split so more than one charity will receive much needed funds. So in a nutshell, which charity? My Father died of cancer last year, in the last few days of his life Bolton Hospice really took care of him and made him as comfortable as possible. My Mother still goes there for bereavement councelling - they do a fantastic job, so I would suggest them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted January 27, 2005 Moderators Share Posted January 27, 2005 Happy, I could list a host of worthy causes, many of which we use. Top of the list for me, I think would be Vision Aid [-o< not particular myself, but i'd like to add my weight (no cheap shots please)to the cause chosen by mr hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Vision Aid and Bolton Hospice? Happy - why not get a shortlist and then run a poll. Whichever we pick, sure it will be very worthwhile and will mean something to someone on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Casino Posted January 27, 2005 Moderators Share Posted January 27, 2005 true enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ian Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 http://www.wanderersways.com/forum/viewtop...der=asc&start=0 I think brixton was keen to support this from the end of season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brixton Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 Yes i am mate but i do realise that there are many worthwhile charities. Personally i think that any money raised should be split between Bolton hospice, Derian house, Vision aid and Pendlebury childrens hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted January 27, 2005 Site Supporter Share Posted January 27, 2005 Rather than go into a charity event with a pre-concieved plan of where to spend the proceeds, I suggest leaving it until a little bit closer to the event. God forbid anything happened to one of our own during the period between now and the end of the season, but if anything were to happen I would like to see a little flexibility. In a nutshell, don't lets all go to a charity night wishing we were making money for XYZ instead. I accept that at some stage a beneficiary needs to be chosen, but the later it is left, the more scope there will be should anything happen. These are only my views. I have no wish to step an anybody's toes or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bea Smith Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 you're right micky, however if we want to get tickets/posters and send begging letters to companies etc a chosen charity adds weight to our claims that it is a charity event, especially if we enclose information about the chosen charity eg- leaflets about bolton hospice , etc. in order for this to be a success we have to start this sort of thing asap, however we should agree that a certain percentage of the money raised will be reserved right up until the event for ' emergency money', the rest of it will have to be allocated to show that we are serious about this, i will be writing to the charities( when we have decided who they are), i will explain what we intend to do, get their registered charity numbers etc, info about their work from them etc. The more proffessional this is the more we can raise . when the event is over, the 'emergency pot' can be given a home. me, happy, brixton,ian and smiley to meet up next week, draw battle plan etc. headache already!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members burnden Posted January 27, 2005 Members Share Posted January 27, 2005 isnt northampton whites little lass having a rough time right now? my vote is to allocate a bit of coin to the family for some much needed rest and recouperation when she is is better just a thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffs Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 If you have a sportmans dinner type thing, I'll get the ball rolling and sponsor the event with ??500. so get your f??ckin wallets out............ btw please make sure its after May 6th coz I'll be allowed out at night then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted January 27, 2005 Moderators Share Posted January 27, 2005 smiffs what a fcuking great board this is. full of top people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Horwich Posted January 27, 2005 Moderators Share Posted January 27, 2005 brixton, i should be able to get rid of a table at the do if is at the venue we spoke about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bea Smith Posted January 27, 2005 Share Posted January 27, 2005 i also wish to treat northamptons lass out of the money raised, this was my original thought behind the idea of turning an end of season bash into a fundraiser. with 2 events we can afford to benefit several charities plus those things that personally touch our friends and family etc. got several companies lined up already with pledges of gift vouchers to raffle off etc. if everyone can get 1 donation off a company or one gift we can raffle off it will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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