Active Giver (Part 6)

So here are the final five. Initially, the four who hadn’t provided information on payroll giving were contacted via email to ask if they support payroll giving, and to provide me with the specific details that I need to set this up. In a few cases, the...

The Active Giver (Part 5)

Just under two weeks ago, I sent 4 charities an email to ask about whether I can donate to them via payroll giving. Just under one week ago, I asked the 3 charities I hadn’t heard from the same question via Facebook. I’m still waiting to hear from one...

The Active Giver (Part 4)

Carrying on from my last post, here are charities 11-20. Having gone back to work, this is taking a bit longer now, but I assure you, I’m still working on this. Koanga Institute. Saving seeds and heritage plants. Membership-only options. Membership entitles free...

The Active Giver (Part 2)

I’ve now finished going through all 216 charity websites. Several things became apparent as I was looking through the websites. Firstly, in regards to what I was actually looking for. For the most part I was looking for a group who builds ecosystems. While...

The Active Giver (Part 1)

As I mentioned in my last post, I’m currently looking for another charity to support. I recognise that I am not your average giver, in that I am actively seeking and researching charities. I know that I want to give to an environmental charity. I had a fair idea...
Kiva: The Better Christmas Present

Kiva: The Better Christmas Present

Stuck for Christmas ideas? Loathe the idea of going into a mall? Would rather give something that’s going to make a difference than another ornament to collect dust on your aunt’s bookshelf? Don’t think an Oxfam goat is quite going to cut it? Not...