This weekend four teams took part in the Three Peaks Challenge , climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales, raising money for NDCS .
We’d just like to thank them for their hard work and hope their are aching limbs are not too sore!
The teams taking part were:
J Coffey Construction Ltd
Nokia
Structural Systems Uk Ltd
If you are interested in taking part in our Three Peaks Challenge, visit our website for more information.
Categories: corporate · deaf children · england · fundraising · ndcs challenges · scotland · three peaks · trekking · wales
Well to our Deaf Friendly Football Pledge anyway!
The Deaf Friendly Football Club Project is designed to give all deaf children the chance to play football in a safe, supportive and fun environment, either in mainstream football clubs or deaf football clubs.
Here is one example of how the generous donations of our supporters have helped deaf children.
Categories: Alex Ferguson · Manchester United · corporate · deaf children · disability rights · football · fundraising · online donations
I spent the weekend as I’m sure many did, enjoying the sunshine, visiting a local garden. We decided on going to Easton Lodge , as this is the UK, thought we’d better check if its open and went to the website. They were open and I managed to download some information about the history of the place and what we might expect when visiting…
They had a plea for help with the message; “The gardens are seriously at risk click here for details…” Clicking the link, they have some compelling information, photos and had me wanting to help. I expected to be able to donate online, but to support them I would have to fill in a form and send it off. Having looked on a couple of related websites including Lullingstone Castle and Hatfield House this seems to be the norm, some having a link to forms, others with a donation link and message “this page is coming”. Further digging looking at the bigger charities such as National Trust and English Heritage, they DO have an option to support them online.
It just seems a bit strange to me that you put together the website as a means of promotion, you ask people to help you, but not in the medium your users are using… online.
An obvious answer would be Justgiving , set up a page and away you go… Other companies that do offer an online donations package that I know of are Bmycharity and Artez Interactive.
Categories: corporate · fundraising · justgiving · online donations
I’m sure there are plenty of people who, like me are thinking what can I do to get more out of the job I do and get to know the people I work with?
Always keen to look at ways of making the time we have at work more interesting suggestions here at Planet NDCS include:
Share your lunch with someone you don’t usually work with
Finding out about other team’s jobs
Praise your colleagues when they do something extra
Raise money for charity
Going to the pub
Have a dress down Friday or EVEN a dress up Friday, have themed days…
A good website to visit www.wearewhatwedo.org
Of course we’re not the only ones with ideas anyone who has any more send them through!!
If you are part of a team in the office you might want to join in one of our corporate events, with NDCS Challenges . There are some really exciting challenges that we have on offer and you will be helping deaf children at the same time.
Events include, Three Peak Challenges , 24 Peak challenges and even skydiving.
For our team events , you will need between five and seven walkers at the start of each mountain, plus two drivers per vehicle. You’ll get to see the most beautiful scenery in the UK, and have the experience of a life time.
NDCS Challenges are run responsibly and carefully, in accordance with the Code of Practise for Outdoor Fundraising in the UK.
Categories: corporate · deaf children · england · ndcs challenges · scotland · team building · three peaks · trekking · wales
