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• Amnesty International Global Day of Action February 2, 2012
  Amnesty International UK will be meeting at Trafalgar Square in London on Saturday 11th February in support of the Global Day of Action. This demonstration for a human rights revolution is a peaceful protest. […]
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• Merlin Voted in Top 25 Charities in the World February 2, 2012
  The Journal has just voted the Merlin charity into their top 25 in the world! […]
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• NSPCC Figures Show Caller Increase Over Christmas January 26, 2012
  Figures just in from the NSPCC charity show that from Christmas Eve 2011 to January 4th 2012 there was a 19% rise in the number of calls made to Childline compared to the previous year. Over this period almost 50,000 calls were made by children looking for support over the festive season, with a quite staggering 50% increase on Christmas Day calls compared t […]
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• Action Aid Helping Flood Devastated Cambodia and Thailand January 26, 2012
  Action Aid charity officials are still working hard on the front line of the devastating flooding that still effects Thailand and Cambodia 5 months on. The flooding, the worst seen in both countries for decades, has affected nearly seven million residents as people are forced from their homes by overflowing water. […]
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• WSPA Fight Against Rabies – Collars Not Cruelty January 24, 2012
  WSPA is asking for your help in their global campaign to help stop the needless killing of 20 million dogs each year whilst trying to control rabies. Charity officials are asking for 'Collars Not Cruelty', to help governments worldwide tackle rabies in a more humane manner. […]
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• WSPA Bear Adventure 9-15 September 2012 January 11, 2012
  If you're up for a challenge and like to raise money for great causes, why not take on the WSPA charity Bear Adventure? This amazing trip is a fantastic way to visit the stunning Carpathian Mountains on your way to the WSPA bear sanctuary in Zarnesti, Romania. […]
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• Out of the Blue UCARE Concert – 03-03-12 January 10, 2012
  Semi Finalists in Britain's Got Talent, Out of the Blue, will be performing in aid of the UCARE health charity on Friday 2nd March 2012 at the Holywell Music Room in Oxford. The local a cappella group, will be delivering a sumptuous vocal spectacle combining irrepressible energy with infectious musicality for one night only. […]
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• Hilarious Vinnie Jones Advert for British Heart Foundation January 6, 2012
  Football hard man turned actor Vinnie Jones has found the time between Hollywood blockbusters to star in this hilarious advert for heath charity The British Heart Foundation. Known for his no nonsense attitude both on and off the screen, Vinny uses his tough guy persona to perfection here as he explains the best way to help revive someone with hands only CPR […]
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• Merlin Open New Maternity Centres in Zimbabwe January 4, 2012
  The Merlin charity has recently opened four new maternity waiting homes across the Kweke district of Zimbabwe. These homes are perfect for pregnant women to stay before they give birth as they are only minutes away from trained health workers. With up to eight women dying every day due to complications during birth, these maternity homes will not only prove […]
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• Peace Sings! for International Alert – 20-01-12 January 4, 2012
  Acclaimed group The Brown Derbies will be performing a special acappella show in aid of International Alert. The event, 'Peace Sings!' will give the guys a chance to show off their incredible singing talents for your pleasure in aid of the peace charity, who work hard around the world to try and bring reconciliation to violent conflict. […]
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