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Charitable giving could be the future for voluntary organisations

Nick Venning, co-founder of Thrive, considers whether charities would benefit from the establishment of a “social norm” for charitable giving. Read

Wrap stars gather at the Bullring

Business teams armed with ribbon and scissors will be going for glory at a parcel wrapping challenge in the Bullring to raise funds for the St Mary’s hospice. Read

St Philips Chambers walking team set to just keep on giving

A 12-strong team from St Philips Chambers pounded the streets in aid of ‘The Cities Legal Walks’ to raise funds for charities who provide free legal help and support to those most in need across the region. Read

Now is the time for business responsibility

The challenge for businesses to act responsibly should not be overlooked while teams try to cope in the current financial crisis. Read

Huge demand to help St Basil’s care for homeless youngsters

Leading youth homeless charity, St Basil’s says it has been overwhelmed by the numbers who have signed up to take part in this year’s Sleep Out. Read

Employees asked to give to needy at Christmas

Business in the Community has teamed up with 13 local charities and community organisations to run its annual Christmas employee giving campaign. Read

St Basil's in call for London Marathon runners

Youth homelessness charity St Basil's is appealing for Birmingham businesspeople to help raise funds by running the 2009 London Marathon. Read

Latest Thrive amnesty suits you, sir!

Lives are already being changed by Thrive Birmingham Suit Amnesty that opened for business on Friday. Read

Work clothes recycled by Bromsgrove based company

Unwanted work clothes have been donated to a charity that provides help and support to the homeless. Read

Numerous charities benefit from Brummie generosity

A wide range of charities have been working with Thrive’s Birmingham Suit Amnesty to ensure individuals can benefit from people’s generosity. Read

Organiser hail success of Birmingham Suit Amnesty

The second Birmingham Suit Amnesty has been declared a great success, with more than 400 suits collected for local charities. Read

Your old suit could be the perfect fit

The simple act of donating an unwanted suit makes a huge difference to people facing challenges in their daily lives. Read

Firms combine to support city welcome for graduates

Firms from across Birmingham’s professional, creative and lifestyle sectors have come together to support Birmingham Future’s official welcome to new graduate recruits. Read

RLF anniversary reception raises £1,200 for Children's Hospital

Professionals from Birmingham’s property sector have raised more than £1,200 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital’s Red Balloon Appeal. Read

Toys for children with donation

Homestart Winson Green and Handsworth Children’s Centre has been given a major boost thanks to a £1,500 donation from Barclays, Soho Road branch in Birmingham. Read

Charities find VAT rules less taxing

New regulations designed to simplify the VAT rules governing charities that raise funds through ‘challenge’ events are now in force. Read

Expert advice for voluntary groups offered ProBono

Community and voluntary groups are being urged to register for a new advice surgery aimed at helping them with charity registration and improving their marketing, business planning and HR policies. Read

Birmingham Suit Amnesty expected to top 1,000

The organisers of this Friday’s second Birmingham Suit Amnesty are confidently hoping to top the 1,000 mark. Read

Birmingham businesses sign up for social responsibility

The growing awareness of the need for businesses to support social responsibility initiatives is one of the key themes of a Thrive survey. Read

Npower volunteers transform wildlife centre in Winson Green

More than 200 volunteers from one of the UK’s leading energy providers have spent the last 15 months re-energising an environmental education centre in Winson Green. Read