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TheGivingMachine team represents a diverse set of experiences and interests.  Here we share articles and content that we think might be helpful resources for you whether you are a supporter, a good cause or a business interested in giving, technology, business, philanthropy or just making a positive difference in some way.

 

Mrs M who supports Irlam Primary School has who won a fantastic £2,000 on our GivingLottery!

One of our GivingLottery winners this month won £250 and decided to donate their winnings to their chosen cause. Read our blog to find out who they donated it to and how the money will help their cause.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate social responsibility is all about companies playing their responsible part in society and giving back to society, and a big part of that is fundraising for worthy causes. Companies, customers and communities can and should thrive together.

One lucky cause will win a fabulous £500 donation by sharing our Golden Ticket social media posts.

Together with the wonderful causes, supporters and businesses we work with, we made a positive impact in 2023 and we are delighted to share this impact video with you.

As we enter a new year many of us look to make resolutions, whilst this is not a bad thing, it can put pressure on us. So this year at TheGivingMachine we are taking a more positive spin on the traditional resolutions.

Navigating the Captain Tom controversy and local heroes. In a world rife with challenges, charities are the unsung heroes that step forward to make a difference. 

If you or your child are flying the nest and heading off to university, we have some tips to help make this transition as easy and stress free as possible.

We are keen to find out what motivates the supporters of our good causes to visit our website every day to collect a Free Bonus Donation.

As well as focusing on their fundraising, charities also need to look after the welfare of their team. After all, people are our most important asset!

July is Sarcoma Awareness month. Awareness of Sarcoma cancer in the UK is very low and therefore it is often diagnosed too late as people are not aware of the symptoms, or are sadly misdiagnosed.

In the current cost of living climate, with many people needing to make their money stretch further, they are choosing holidays over other purchases.

During the cost of living crisis, people are finding it hard to offer their support to good causes. However there are ways we can support good causes without putting ourselves under financial strain.

We are so grateful for the recent £1,000 donation to our Community Impact Fund

Mental health charities provide advice and resources to those who need it most, whether it be through counselling, campaigning or helping individuals assess their needs and options. Yet, without the support of others, the work of these charities would not be possible.

Gift Ideas

Read and share our fun list of 100+ gift ideas to help you find ideas for the perfect gifts, whether birthdays, Christmas or any other special occasion.

Cakes and biscuits

Read and share our fun list of over 100 fundraising ideas to help you and friends devise your own new ways of raising funds for causes and charities.

Life Balance

Our team members welfare is a vital part of our Charity’s values and with this in mind TheGivingMachine has made the decision to move to a 4 day working week.

Every year a huge amount of wrapping paper is used and thrown away because it can’t be recycled. We find out how we can wrap our gifts to make them look beautiful whilst being environmentally conscious.

We’ve teamed up with The School People to offer a great opportunity to all the causes on TheGivingMachine.

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