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BBC News
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Jersey charity festival cancelled as signups plummet
A festival celebrating charities has been cancelled due to a shortage or organisations wanting to have of Jersey's Kindness Festival said they would normally have 25 to 30 charities signed up at this stage for the day-long event, but only had four names so far."This leads to the realisation that - with so many charity events in the island - probably the Kindness Festival is no longer needed," a spokesperson organisers said they had chosen to cancel the event now before performers started to rehearse, and to allow the venues to be used for other events. The festival was due to take place in St Aubin towards the end of started in 2015 as a "joyful celebration" of local charities and a "day of fun" for visitors, organisers who had signed up would have their joining fees refunded, they added.
Irish Times
02-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Times
Quarter of Irish people intend to include charities in will, survey finds
One in four Irish people intend to leave something to charity in their will, according to new research from the Charities Regulator . Small, local charities may benefit the most from those gifts, given they generate the highest level of trust among 1,000 Irish adults who were surveyed as part of the research. Half of the respondents to the regulator's online survey, conducted last December, said they donate to local charities, marking a significant increase since 2022. Trust in larger, international charities has declined the most in that time. There are 11,500 registered charities in Ireland. Those that received the most support over the last year were medical or health-related causes (39 per cent), homeless or refuge services (34 per cent), and local community organisations (31 per cent). Having a personal connection or interest in a particular issue or charity is the most significant factor influencing people who choose to donate. Seventy-one per cent of respondents believe trust and confidence in a charity is very important if they are to donate, down from 80 per cent who felt this in 2022. About a quarter of those surveyed admitted their confidence in charities has decreased, though this is less than the 37 per cent who said the same three years ago. READ MORE Almost two-thirds of respondents said their trust and confidence in charities are unchanged. An Garda Síochána and doctors are the only peer groupings that instil more trust and confidence in the public. Still, there is strong support for greater transparency around where donated money goes. There was a significant increase in the number of people with concerns around how much charities spend on administration. Respondents said they want more evidence of what charities have achieved and more information made available on their accounts. Two in five said they want to increase the amount of money they give to charity, while 18 per cent of those surveyed reported donating their time to charity. Given the perception of what constitutes a charitable donation, some people may not be fully aware that they are contributing to various causes. Madeleine Delaney, chief executive of the Charities Regulator, said the research shows 'continued solid' support for Ireland's charity sector, but 'with an important caveat that charities need to be more transparent about their income and how they are spending it to increase public trust and confidence'. She said the Register of Charities has a record of every charity in Ireland, with an overview of their finances and the activities they undertake. She encouraged people who donate or are considering donating to find out more about the charity on the register, which can be found at .
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
About 20,000 people expected at soapbox race
About 20,000 people are expected to attend a charity soapbox race on Sunday. The organisers of the Great Dunmow Soapbox Race in Essex have promised an "action-packed day of homemade racers, wild costumes and roaring crowds". The event has raised more than £150,000 since its inaugural race in 2018. For the second year running, a high-powered foam cannon will blast bubbles on to the track. Lead organiser Oliver Wyatt said: "We have been blown away by the feedback and generosity of spectators from previous events, and we hope to make a real difference to local charities as a result. "People come from all over the world to take part with their homemade karts and there are bars, stalls and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. " The soapbox racers will speed down Braintree Road near the centre of the town - a stretch of road that is 300m long (984ft). The race is due to begin at 10:30 BST. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Great Dunmow Soapbox Race
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Great Dunmow Soapbox Race expected to pull in 20,000 people
About 20,000 people are expected to attend a charity soapbox race on organisers of the Great Dunmow Soapbox Race in Essex have promised an "action-packed day of homemade racers, wild costumes and roaring crowds".The event has raised more than £150,000 since its inaugural race in the second year running, a high-powered foam cannon will blast bubbles on to the track. Lead organiser Oliver Wyatt said: "We have been blown away by the feedback and generosity of spectators from previous events, and we hope to make a real difference to local charities as a result."People come from all over the world to take part with their homemade karts and there are bars, stalls and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. " The soapbox racers will speed down Braintree Road near the centre of the town - a stretch of road that is 300m long (984ft).The race is due to begin at 10:30 BST. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
$300K for local charities from smile cookies
Smile Cookies coming soon to Tim Hortons in Lasalle at 5775 Malden Road helping to raise money for local charities. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor)
