Teal Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I know there will be a fair bit of differing opinion on this one, so I wanted to open it up with plenty of time to get your thoughts in on which Charity we should support with the North v South Charity Shoot this year. I know that there are many, many worthwhile charities in the UK who do some fantastic work, and unfortunately we will not be able to support them all, but by going for a public topic on Pigeon Watch we want to gauge opinion on which the most popular ones to support might be. The only criteria is that I think that it is important that it is a National Charity to reflect the theme of this event, and the fact that Pigeon Watch is well represented accross the UK. Last year a children's charity (Great Ormond Street Hospital) was well supported with over £4,000 being raised by members, both on the day through entry fees and a raffle, and prior to the event through justgiving donations, t-shirts etc. This really was a terrific achievement and the amount raised in 2010 will have really made a difference to the Hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 My personal view is that we should donate the proceeds to Great Ormond Street Hospital again this year. As they look after children from all over the UK, this reflects the membership we have on PW. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markio Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 How about Dreams Come True. For terminally sick children, it gives them chances of a life time. National charity and it's for the kiddies. >>Website Here<< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 As long as its for the kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libs Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Macmillan nurses? link here linky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officerdibble777 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 blesma gets my vote ..My link john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I would Vote with GOSH again. Great work going on there and every penny helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southdowns_stalking Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) RNLI get my vote Edited January 29, 2011 by Roonstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipmoff Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 http://www.foxproject.org.uk/ Maybe they could help sort a range day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Macmillan nurses? link here linky I'll second Macmillan Nurses,they do a fantastic job with terminal cancer patients and their relatives. Vic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Guide dog charity, Then we could have a raffle on what names the guide dogs will be called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipmoff Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I'll second Macmillan Nurses,they do a fantastic job with terminal cancer patients and their relatives. Vic. Macmillan do a brilliant job they were great helping with my Mam in her last few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) GOSH does some real good work for the kids, but it's not the only one Alder Hey children's hospital http://www.imagineappeal.com/ Edited January 29, 2011 by Paul223 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I'll go with the flow so as not to be an unecessary pain, nuisance or otherwise create trouble for the good people who are pulling this event together. Whatever the choice of the majority, I'll support it and cough up. For my 2p, cancer or kids, or kids with cancer to tick both boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest1957 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Teenage Cancer Trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddan Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 For my 2p, cancer or kids, or kids with cancer to tick both boxes. Lennox Childrens Cancer Fund for me <link>. We support them at our local shoot. "Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund is a national registered charity providing nationwide support to children suffering from cancer and leukaemia; their families and siblings. At the Lennox, we pride ourselves on the support we are able to offer to families when they need it most! We strive to provide direct, practical, emotional and financial support to all children with cancer aswell as their families and siblings during such a difficult time. This crucial support is provided through a range of projects including Care Grants and Respite Holidays." But appriciate that the most votes win and my sister owes her life to GOSH so wouldn't be upset if it ended up being GOSH again. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodcock11 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 The Children's Charities are most worthwhile, but as you did Great Ormond Street in 2010, maybe go for a different approach this year and I can think of Help for Heroes, the Army Benevolent Fund or RNLI all being worthwhile National Charities and cover the UK & Ireland, with many Irish men & women in the Forces and RNLI stations all round the British Isles. 100% in favour of a children's or cancer charity in 2012 but whatever is chosen wil have full support - good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXPhil Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Preference would be GOSH However I will support any charity chosen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) I will support any charity bar the RNLI, they have almost as much money as the church and waste more than the labour party. Although going by recent experiences with my Mum then any Cancer charity would be an excellent choice Edited January 29, 2011 by MC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSPUK Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 I think it should change each year but will let others choose. - dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boromir Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Why don't the North choose a charity and the south choose one the charity is then chosen by the winning team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 The Children's Charities are most worthwhile, but as you did Great Ormond Street in 2010, maybe go for a different approach this year and I can think of Help for Heroes, the Army Benevolent Fund or RNLI all being worthwhile National Charities and cover the UK & Ireland, with many Irish men & women in the Forces and RNLI stations all round the British Isles. 100% in favour of a children's or cancer charity in 2012 but whatever is chosen wil have full support - good luck! Whilst they are worthwhile causes, Help for heroes and the RNLI are currently VERY well subscribed to. :yp: My vote also goes to either childrens or cancer charities...or has already been said, a childrens cancer charity. Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 McMillan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twitchynik Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Samaritans. Close to home for me and a worthy national cause. Often overlooked and always struggles for funding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Samaritans. Close to home for me and a worthy national cause. Often overlooked and always struggles for funding. actually, now you come to mention it, not a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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