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An innovative idea from ASDA to drive up loyalty! Not just competing on price but purpose. It will be interesting to see if this approach connects with consumers. Loyalty is just the absence of something better let’s see if this is and how competitors respond!

Scout groups in Wales can boost their fundraising from Black Friday and Christmas shopping by signing up to easyfundraising. More than 8,000 online retailers give free donations to Scout groups every time someone shops with them. Over the festive period, leaders, volunteers, and parents are already picking up bargains or treating family and friends – so make sure they’re claiming free donations for your group while they shop.  All you need to do is create your free easyfundraising account and ask parents, leaders and volunteers to sign up as your supporters. They’ll become your greatest fundraising asset, turning online spending into money to fund running costs, adventures, equipment, and much more.  It’s the most wonderful time to fundraise: https://lnkd.in/ebUVRjHt  

Taking on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks to raise funds for Magic Breakfast On the 18th of May, en enthusiastic and slightly mad group of Magic Breakfast colleagues and I will be taking on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge! Magic Breakfast works exists to ensure that every child in the UK can make the most of their education without being distracted by hunger. Every school day, as many one in every five children is arriving at school on an empty stomach, and we're on a mission to stop that. We know the impact that a Magic Breakfast can have, so we've decided to go the 'extra mile' (or 24.5 to be precise) to raise funds for children who are at risk of morning hunger. On 18th May, we'll be getting up bright and early (come rain or shine - and let's face it, the North of England isn't known for its balmy weather!) to take on Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, better known as the Yorkshire Three Peaks. We've been warned that we'll need to be on our feet for 12 hours, during which time we'll be ascending over 5,000 ft. We're all training hard in preparation, but some moral support and sponsorship could really give us a boost as we await the big day! We know it will be tough, but one thing we won't need to worry about is keeping fuelled up. Sadly, that isn't the case for the young people Magic Breakfast supports. Having breakfast at school has a hugely positive impact on a young person's education. For pupils in disadvantaged communities, a decent breakfast has been proven to positively impact their education, concentration, focus and behaviour. Just 28p can give a can give a child a nutritious breakfast as well as wrap-around support. If we reach our target, we could fund a whopping 5,357 breakfasts! We would be so grateful if you can donate what you can. Here is the link to our fundraising page: https://lnkd.in/edU_gwfp

📊 Getting Ready for the End of Year Stocktake? Here’s what you need to know! 📊 As Term 4 winds down, it's time to prepare for the all-important stocktake. Whether you’re a P&C group or a school business, it’s essential to keep everything in order. Remember to count ALL your stock, including the unsold items from your fundraisers, and follow P&C Qld guidelines for proper record-keeping. An accurate stocktake means a smoother audit and fewer surprises! Wrap up the year right! 🌲 ✅ https://lnkd.in/ggXfc6ar #StocktakeTips #EndOfYearPrep #SchoolBusinessSuccess #FundraiserPlanning #PCQLDGuidelines #SmoothAudit

Our Summer Playschemes programme – which supports many struggling families excluded from Government-funded summer holiday activity schemes – provided: ·      1,589 hours of provision ·      10,769 individual meals ·      Supported 960 children and young people ·      Enabled 336 total sessions across 17 different locations, ran by local charities and voluntary organisations. Averaging 20 sessions per Playscheme throughout the summer. Holiday hunger continues to be a significant challenge that makes school holidays a stressful time for families. This is exacerbated by the difficulty of finding affordable activities for their children that stimulate them physically and mentally. Parents and carers themselves are also affected, often having to make a choice between spending time at home and working to provide for their families. This summer was further complicated by the threat of, and fallout from, the riots that affected multiple towns across the country. For the third year, the Playschemes programme has once again been able to help some of these charities to provide regular support for as many disadvantaged children and young people as possible, regardless of whether they have been able to access Government funding. This would not have been possible without the generosity of our donors, who collectively gave £122,695 from their own Funds or through additional donations, complemented by a contribution from our own Cost-of-Living Fund. To highlight the scale of what has been achieved this year, we have produced a short report - written by Ross Wilson - which you can access in the comments section below.

Only two days left to vote Team Husky or Team Cougar! For the #BoeingAppleCup this Saturday, WSU and UW are competing to raise funds for their campus food pantries! In the leadup to the big game, these rivals are coming together to tackle college hunger. Every donation counts as a gift, and all funds support the WSU Campus Food Pantry and the UW Food Pantry. Vote/Donate for your team - now until the 14th! Cougs - https://lnkd.in/gBHGymBu Huskies - https://lnkd.in/g5tQefpK College hunger is a far too common experience on college campuses where the costs of tuition, housing, books, and groceries intersect, and nearly 40% of students don’t get enough to eat. University food pantries provide essential support to students in need, helping them stay focused on their studies.

Our Back To School Campaign launches today. In this special video, CEO Anna Pangbourne explains why so many families need support and how you can get involved to support families across the sector. Throughout July, our campaign aims to raise funds needed to cover the costs of school uniforms, study furniture and laptops and tablets for children of families facing financial hardship amid the cost of living crisis. There are two ways for companies and individuals to support our campaign: Donate: https://lnkd.in/ew_6adjx Fundraise: Order your fundraising pack by emailing fundraising@ftct.org.uk What parents are facing A recent survey of 54 parents working within the UK fashion and textile industry who had received grants from FTCT has found that: 🎒 75% of respondents reported experiencing extreme stress due to back-to-school expenses. ✏ 70% of parents find it impossible to set aside money specifically for back-to-school expenses.    The campaign will run throughout July and aims to raise £5,000, the equivalent of a full school uniform for 25 children. #mybacktoschoolcost #fundraising

Charities face many challenges in managing their finances while delivering essential services. The Public Service Bodies' Rebate (PSB) offers relief by allowing charities to recover a portion of the GST and HST paid on eligible purchases. This can make a significant difference in financial management. From determining eligibility, navigating the filing process, and understanding rebate calculations, this post provides a detailed guide on how charities and other non-profits can benefit from the PSB rebate. https://hubs.li/Q02NRlcr0

Today, we're answering a #FAQ! Your school earns money as students' families, friends, and community members sponsor readers. You can use our range of pre-written messages to spread the word about your Read-A-Thon. https://lnkd.in/eaqPFmX #SchoolFundraising #Fundraising #SchoolFundraiser #Fundraiser #GivingBack #FundraisingMadeEasy #RaiseMoney #Reading

Charities: expected to keep going at all costs, without adequate funding, without time to maintain a proper strategy - just carry on flying the plane while you fix it. Funders: we're closing while we develop a new strategy and manage unprecedented demand. See you in a year, thanks and goodbye! 👋🏼 Charities: expected to maintain safe, reliable and robust systems at all times, despite a lack of proper capacity, training and funding. Charity Commission: hey guys, we've shut off a key website feature (the ability to download annual accounts) after weeks of trying and failing to fix our site and manage demand. Never mind eh, I'm sure you'll forgive a bit of ongoing technical incompetence 🤷🏽 I'm SO tired of these unfair double standards, the unrealistic expectations on charities, and what it's doing to the sector 🤬