Charity News

DOHA: Prominent Qatari entrepreneur and philanthropist, Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al Thani and International Islamic CEO, Abdulbasit A Al Shaibei participated in the celebrations held as part of the 'Charity Art and Photography Auction' at the College of North AtlanticQatar recently a press statement said yesterday.

Suits on Bikes charity ride on behalf of Scottish Charity, Blythswood Care encourages compassion and is a timely antidote to xenophobia in UK and Europe.

Madigan says scam artists often try to take advantage of people who want to help after a disaster.

Efforts continue by Gawker.com to raise the supposed $200,000 price tag for the alleged video showing Mayor Rob Ford smoking from a crack pipe.

Buy this photo The new Lord Mayor of Oxford Dee Sinclair with her deputy Tony Brett, right, and outgoing Lord Mayor Mohammed Abbasi, who will serve in the ceremonial role of City Sheriff for a year.

YMCA Humber and Get Hooked on Positive Activities are inviting local people and organisations to take part in a charity golf day to help raise much-needed funds for work with socially disadvantaged young people.

In the wake of major disasters, legitimate charities often face competition from scammers who either collect for fake charities or aren't truthful about how their group will use donations, the FTC said.

A tornado passes across south Oklahoma City, Monday, May 20, 2013. A monstrous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.

A Texoma organization is teaming up with a nationwide organization to help raise money for children with cancer.

The Cox Cares Tornado Relief fund collected more than $43,000 in donations and handed the money over the American Red Cross.

Memorial Day is a special day dedicated to honoring those who have given their life while serving our country.

MORE than 200 women who braved the rain to take part in a charity's midnight walk have been thanked for their efforts.

Animal charity Cat Rescue, based in Chippenham, has been awarded a A 500 donation from the UK's largest pet insurance provider, Petplan.

Acorn chairman Louise Hanen with cyclists Robert Le Blanc and Kieran Sykes with chief sponsor Tim Naughton of Lights4Fun, far right A sponsored 100k bike ride held by an Ilkley and Harrogate-based charity smashed all records with hundreds of riders contributing to a A 50,000-plus fundraising total.

Persuading trustees and key supporters that a charity needs to rebrand may be a challenge, but it is perfectly achievable Charities have got to respond to increased competition and fast-paced developments in the way people consume information, while remaining buoyant enough to flourish in straightened times.

When disaster strikes, as it did with the tornado this week in Oklahoma, you can be sure scams will follow -- attempting to take advantage of the desire to give to help those in need.

The Leaps of Faith Disabled Skiers will take to the land for an inaugural Lake-to-Lake Charity Bicycle Ride and Poker Run on Sunday, May 26, rain or shine.

It's that time of year again, the 2013 CVS Caremark Charity Classic Golf Tournament is coming up and Serve Rhode Island needs help running the Water & Ice Committee.

Queen drummer Roger Taylor, Andy Scott of The Sweet and Dr Feelgood are the stars who will be performing at the Rock Against Cancer charity concert at All Cannings on Saturday.

The Knitting Circle's Sanjiv Hayre is pictured on the ladder with fellow cast members, the writer, crew and volunteer knitters THE Pegasus Theatre is well versed in spinning yarns.