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Non-Profit, Society

Sizzle Media Help local charity raise £50,000

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As well as businesses, UK charities are also reeling from the impact of the economic downturn over the last two years as a direct result of the lack of money people have available to donate.

Recent figures paint a gloomy outlook as the UK’s top 500 charities witnessed a fall in income since the start of the recession. According to research published in June 2010, organisations saw a drop in income of between 1.1 percent and 70%, a real loss of around £200 million.

Sizzle Media, Manchester’s fastest growing web design Manchester agency took the decision to continue their policy of business donations, but where hard cash was lacking, Sizzle Media donated their time and skills. Having previously help raise over £75,000 for the 2005 Kashmir Earthquake appeal including chartering supply flights to hard hit regions, Sizzle Media have helped The News Children’s Hospital Appeal in Manchester after being invited by Theo Paphitis to donate services. Sizzle Media designed and conducted an email marketing campaign keeping donors up to date on the charities developments..

More recently Sizzle Media donated their creative marketing services to the Five Stars Scanner Appeal helping to promote their summer fundraiser to get one step closer in finding the final £250,000 needed to buy the £1m MRI scanner for The Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. The night was a star studded event with guests bidding on items such as Centre Court Wimbledon tickets, Man United memorabilia as well as a meet and greet with members of Take That. Raising around £50k, entertainment on the night come from Rose Royce lead singer Gwen Dickey, Britain’s Got Talent boy band finalists Reconnected, TV star John Thomson, and X Factor favourite Chico .

Sizzle designed and delivered a high impact email newsletter campaign through their in-house marketing platform; targeting businesses across the Northwest encouraging them to donate directly to the Five Stars appeal and to book a table at the event.

Nicola Smith wrote a personal letter of Thanks to Sizzle Media for their support “Your support means a lot to the Five Stars Appeal and the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Because of your help we are one step closer to buying the MRI scanner in place at the hospital helping to save lives”. The new MRI scanner is no doubt be an invaluable piece of equipment that will save lives and as the Fives Stars Scanner Appeal say “Helping little people have a better chance of becoming big people”.

Aftab Ali, Sizzle Media’s creative director said “Everyone at Sizzle Media are very pleased and very proud to have been part of the fundraising effort and encourage other businesses to help charities continue their good work by donating their skills where finances may be lacking ”.

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Human Resources, Kids & Teens, Non-Profit

IT Recruitment company gives 25% of fee to Children in Need!

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November 4, 2010 – Mount Recruitment the Lancashire IT Recruitment Consultancy, have announced that from the 1st November 2010 that any new IT vacancies registered with them before the 19th November 2010 will have 25% of the subsequent placement fee donated to the Charity ‘Children in Need’.

If you are planning to recruit any IT Staff (from junior Developers, to Consulting Directors) over the coming months, perhaps in the New Year then why not register your IT or Sales vacancies with Mount Recruitment and help them donate as much as possible to a worthy cause!

This fund raising offer has the potential to raise substantial donations for Children in Need from Corporate bank balances. Mount Recruitment offer a number of ‘recruitment packages’ with a flexible fee structure but even at the lowest fee, 8% of annual base salary the amount donated could really add up. Dependant on the package chosen a £20000 placement could earn Children in Need anywhere between £400 and £850. If the salary is nearer the £30000 average salary then the amount donated for just one IT Vacancy could be £1275!

Director Grant Bodie said “It seems wrong not to do something for Children in Need when the company is doing so well. I am working hard and thought that perhaps this way I can do what I do best and still raise money!”

Mount Recruitment has firmly established itself as experts in IT Recruitment across the UK but they have shown particular dedication to recruiting IT staff in the Lancashire and Cumbria area. The key to their success has been the level of interaction they have and relationships they build with Clients and Candidates alike.

If you are not hiring but would like to help then forward this press release out to as many people as possible or alternatively post it on your site!

To submit a vacancy either email Info@mountrecruitment.co.uk, call 01524 854 444 or submit it using the online form on the site www.mountrecruitment.co.uk

Non-Profit, Religion, Society

Church of Scientology Gala Benefits Local Charities

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A total of £37,500 donated to three Sussex-based charities.

East Grinstead, UK, November 01, 2010 — On Sunday evening, October 17th, the annual Gala Charity Concert was staged at Saint Hill, home of L. Ron Hubbard and headquarters for the Church of Scientology UK. The charities chosen to benefit from this year’s concert were the East Grinstead Museum, the Mayor of Crowborough’s Charity, and the British Engineerium Trust.

Around 1,500 were in attendance, including Mayors, District Council Chairmen, Town Councillors, and community leaders from all over the South of England. In addition, guests flew in specially from all over Europe and as far away as the United States.

The evening’s entertainment covered a wide spectrum of music – from the legendary Kenny Ball accompanied by the number one swing jazz band The Jive Aces to the Caribbean’s premier female vocalist Michele Henderson; and from award-winning Gospel singer Jesse Stevenson and rapper Chill E.B., to the Italian Queen of Jazz Elena Roggero and drummer Woody Woodmansey (best known for his years with David Bowie and the Spiders from Mars). The Academy Award-nominated Hollywood actress Anne Archer hosted the evening and presented the official cheques on stage to the representatives of each of the local charities including the Mayor of East Grinstead Cllr Stephen Barnett and the Mayor of Crowborough Cllr Mrs Kay Moss.

Now in its 14th year, the Saint Hill Gala Charity Concert has supported numerous charities, such as the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, the RSPCA , the National Drug Prevention Alliance and the Bluebell Railway Trust. The concert follows the tradition that was started by L. Ron Hubbard in the 1960’s when he resided at Saint Hill Manor and supported many of the local charities.

The Gala Concert concluded a three-day jam-packed weekend of activities at the Church of Scientology with over 7,000 people from around the world. The weekend is an annual staging of conferences and seminars for parishioners and community leaders alike, encompassing the Church of Scientology’s social betterment programmes in the areas of human rights, drug education, common sense morals, and the volunteer ministry.

Press & Media Contact:
Graeme Wilson
Church of Scientology UK
Saint Hill Manor
East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4JY UK
+44 (0)1342 318229
press@scientology.org.uk
http://www.scientology.org.uk

Non-Profit, Society, Sports

Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council and “Takatof” Program co-operate to encourage job seekers to volunteer in Yas Marina Circuit

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Abu Dhabi – October 24, 2010 — A delegation team from “Takatof” programme, the National Programme for social voluntarism, visited Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council headquarters in order to set up an action plan to attract applicants to volunteer in the second version of “2010 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX”, which will be held during 11 – 14 November in Yas Marina Circuit.

The visit comes within the framework to support effectively job seekers registered in Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council’s (ADTC) database for various activities and events taking place in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

This step comes in line with ADTC and Takatof endeavour to promote and establish a culture of social volunteerism to job seekers, as it is an important component for the development of the society. Also It will highlight the role of young Emiratis as ambassadors of UAE culture and heritage. In addition to enriching UAE talents skills and broaden their knowledge and enhance their employment prospects.

This cooperation was a result of a meeting gathering Both parties at the Council’s headquarters where 1000 job seekers have been contacted to volunteer according to the terms and conditions to volunteer for two days. The high response from job seekers during the registration period at ADTC’s headquarters, encouraged both parties to open registration for ADTC stand visitors on the last day of the Najah for education, training and employment 2010” exhibition and conference.

ADTC Chairman, Ali Rashid Al-ketbi, stated that “this fruitful co-operation with Takatof is a real opportunity for UAE talents to participate in one of the most important activities in Abu Dhabi, which will contribute in developing their personal and organizational skills. Their participation will help them also to develop new other skills through different training programs provided by Takatuf”

He added “the volunteerism outcome is Not limited only on developing the job seekers skills, but it extends to give them an international experience which will affect positively on their career future as it helps them to get  better jobs due to the experience they have gained.

He highlighted the significant role that “Takatof” plays in promoting   a culture of volunteering throughout the UAE, and supporting major events organized in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE to create more volunteering opportunities for UAE talents and be the country ambassadors in global sport events.

The Executive Director of the National Programme for social volunteer “Takatof”, Maitha’a Al Hassbi, expressed her gratitude to the cooperation that gathers Takatof and ADTC to implement this initiative, and involving job seekers to volunteer in “2010 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX” which will help them to develop their organizational and personal skills, and enhance their chances to get better jobs.

She also mentioned that this cooperation will developed and will be followed by launching various joint ventures to foster our cooperation with ADTC, in the field of Social volunteerism to better serve and meet the needs of UAE society.

“Takatof” programme provides the volunteers with a wide range of opportunities to deal directly with the public, and also ongoing training will be provided on their roles and responsibilities during the event”.

Non-Profit, Society

Step Up to the Plate for a Hunger-Free Community

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Northridge, California…September 22, 2010…The Westside Food Bank will host its 20th annual 5k Hunger Walk: Step Up To The Plate for a Hunger-Free Community.  As our economy continues to struggle, Westside Food Bank’s work has never been more crucial.  Westside Food Bank has been serving the local community since 1981.  It currently provides more than 4 million pounds of food a year that reaches close to 95,000 of our neighbors most in need.  Its mission is to distribute as much food as possible to local agencies with food assistance programs and to reduce food waste on the Westside of Los Angeles County.

The Hunger Walk will take place on November 7, 2010 at 12 noon at 2600 Barnard Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405. (Ocean Park Blvd. at the beach.)  It is a free event and there is no fundraising minimum.   Although the goal is to raise money and alleviate hunger in our communities, we encourage everyone to come out, put their best foot forward and walk for a worthy cause. Gather your friends, create a team, register today and create an impact.  Participants will enjoy entertainment, games, raffle prizes, a silent auction, and naturally, an invigorating 3.1 mile stroll along the beach in Santa Monica.  Invited celebrities include Kerri Kasem, daughter of the radio host Casey Kasem, and actresses Julia-Louis Dreyfus and Teri Hatcher.    The money raised from this event goes to acquiring food for those in need in our community, and half of that food will go to children.  The proceeds from last year’s Hunger Walk enabled them to provide enough food for over 450,000 meals.

In Los Angeles County, a record 1 out of 5 children are living in poverty.  Westside Food Bank is particularly focused on providing a balanced variety of nutritious foods for local children, whose growing bodies cannot wait for a better economy to get the nutrition they need now.  Since the start of the economic crisis, requests for food assistance at Westside Food Bank’s member pantries has increased by more than 50%, and much of that increase is among families with young children.

You can help make a difference in the fight against hunger in our community.  Your participation will help local food pantries, soup kitchens and hunger-relief agencies provide food for thousands of families in the year ahead. Become a walker or form a walking team: with no registration fees or minimum fundraising requirements, your presence alone will make a world of difference by raising awareness about local hunger.  You can also become a sponsor and help raise funds in support of the cause.  Donations and volunteers for the event are highly appreciated.

Register, donate, and get more information online at: https://westsidefoodbank.myetap.org/fundraiser/20thAnnualHungerWalk/

About Westside Food Bank

Westside Food Bank’s mission is to distribute as much food as possible to local agencies with food assistance programs and to reduce food waste on the Westside of Los Angeles County.

Website: http://www.westsidefoodbankca.org/

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Real Time Press Release Distribution

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In today’s Internet the real time information is already playing a significant role in how businesses and people access and consume the information online. Technologies online have emerged up to the point where 2 minutes may sometimes be the difference between having tens of thousands of people not only seen your PR announcement, but creating a long tail of reactions across the vast real time online space adding up to your overall online presence/reputation and your message being buried down among millions of other identical pieces of information.

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