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Lawyers sought for abseil event

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:07:00 GMT

Birmingham Law Society is mobilising city lawyers to abseil down the 110ft Wesleyan building in Colmore Circus to raise money for Acorns Children’s Hospice.

Arts appreciation from Baker Tilly

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:06:00 GMT

Chartered accountants and business advisers Baker Tilly has reinforced its commitment to the arts in Birmingham with the renewal of its sponsorship of a trio of charities.

Tyndallwoods support St. Mary's Hospice bear appeal

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:04:00 GMT

Nikki Beggan, Carmen Gouldbourne, Judy Dyke and Clare Sillery from Tyndallwoods Solicitors, Edgbaston, are supporting the Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice Adopt a Bear appeal. Tyndallwoods Solicitors is taking part in the hospice’s 15 Week Accumulator Challenge.

Support Paul on his coast to coast trek for heroes

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:02:00 GMT

Quantity surveyor Paul Dorrell from Shaylor contracting group aims to raise £10,000 for Help For Heroes with a coast to coast trek from the Pacific to the Caribbean.

Rugby charity dinner for children's projects

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

A fundraising dinner at Birmingham’s Botanical Gardens hosted by former England winger David Duckham could raise thousands of pounds for Wooden Spoon, the rugby children’s charity.

Make Headway with quiz night

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:59:00 GMT

Birmingham and Solihull solicitors Sydney Mitchell will host its fourth annual charity quiz night in aid of the Headway West Midlands charity.

Firms urged to involve staff in Give and Gain sports day

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:56:00 GMT

Employers in Birmingham and the Black Country are being urged to volunteer their staff for a sports extravaganza on Give & Gain Day 2012.

Signet's helping hand for Acorns

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:17:00 GMT

Managers from jewellery group Signet rolled up their sleeves to bring a sparkle to Acorns in Birmingham.

Blythe Valley fun run boost for Marie Curie

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:16:00 GMT

Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Big Build Appeal is racing along to its fund- raising target after being boosted by the Blythe Valley Park Charity Fun Run.

Hollywood Monster supports Hippodrome group

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:11:00 GMT

A unique new interpretation of Beauty and The Beast is helping a Midland theatre’s attempts to raise more than £1 million to create an impressive new stage.

Pertemps backing hearing dogs charity

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:10:00 GMT

Hearing dog Dorree lapped up the attention when two runners who completed one of the UK’s biggest athletics events presented a charity with a cheque for more than £700.

Car firm helps with bras for cancer appeal

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:07:00 GMT

A Cannock-based car company has teamed up with Breast Cancer Care and Beacon Radio to encourage people to donate unwanted bras with £1 in each cup to support the charity.

Green week shows efforts of university

Birmingham Post — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:06:00 GMT

Go Green Week, a five-day programme of inspiring free events, talks, activities and exhibitions open to the public and celebrating Aston University’s commitment to sustainability, begins next month.

Pertemps donation to Dreamz

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:48:00 GMT

A Black Country group of young dancers with dreams of becoming world champions could go one dance step closer thanks to a donation by generous workers.

Acorns Ball raises £16,500

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:45:00 GMT

One of the most popular social events of the year in support of Acorns Children’s Hospice – the Acorns Ball – has raised £16,500.

Car agency bosses launch charity for diabled

Birmingham Post — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:40:00 GMT

Two 21-year-old Balsall Common women have not only started running their own successful care agencies but are launching a national charity.

Birmingham urged to go yellow for charity

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:44:00 GMT

A Birmingham-based charity is appealing for would-be fundraisers to help turn the city yellow on Friday March 2.

England star Ian Bell is Acorns patron

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:40:00 GMT

England and Warwickshire cricket star Ian Bell has been formally inducted as patron of Acorns Children’s Hospice.

New Redditch charity shop opened

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:38:00 GMT

A new charity shop has opened in Redditch to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

Pertemps donates to the archers of the future

Birmingham Post — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:37:00 GMT

A Birmingham college has hit the bulls-eye after buying archery equipment following a £500 donation.