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Comic Relief uses Google+ Hangouts for online comedy events

Comic Relief Comedy Hangout

Comic Relief is using Google+ Hangouts to broadcast comedy shows, making it one of the first UK charities to exploit this interactive video broadcasting channel.

JK Rowling's unmasking as crime author yields donation to military charity

The Cuckoo's Calling

The Soldier's Charity is to receive a donation from law firm Russells following the revelation that JK Rowling was the secret author of a crime fiction novel.

Life After Stroke Award for Fundraiser Of The Year 2013 presented by Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone presents fundraiser of the year award at Life After Stroke Awards

Actress Sharon Stone presented the award for fundraiser of the year at the recent Life After Stroke Awards.

Royal baby congratulations cards raise funds for charities

Baby boy charity card from CharityGreetings.com

Online charity greeting cards service CharityGreetings.com reports a surge in sales of congratulations and new baby cards from people wishing to send their messages of goodwill to the Duke and Duch

Newman’s Own Foundation to give $250,000 to UK charities

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Newman’s Own Foundation, the organisation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, is to make grants totalling $250,000 (£163,800) to registered UK charities that suppo

Variety Ambassador Duncan Goodhew honoured in train-naming ceremony

Duncan Goodhew and Variety children

Olympic swimmer and children's charity Variety's Ambassador Duncan Goodhew has been honoured by train company Southeastern by having a train named after him.

Russell Kane promotes Stroke Solidarity String

Russell Kane promotes the Stroke Solidarity String

Comedian Russell Kane, star of BBC3's Live At The Electric, has launched the new international Stroke Solidarity String to mark the Stroke Association’s Action on Stroke Month 2013.

Ireland Funds gala raises $3 million

The 2013 American Ireland Fund Gala in New York last week exceeded its target by $500,000 in raising $3 million in support of The Worldwide Ireland Funds&rs

Santander to donate £1,000 to winning charity for its Celebration for Jessica competition

Jessica Ennis Santander competition

Santander bank is running a competition inviting people to suggest a trademark celebration for Olympic athlete Jessica Ennis, one of the sports people who promote the bank and its products.

Text with your nose to fund free IT support services for disabled people

Martha Lane Fox texts with her nose for AbilityNet

Baroness Martha Lane Fox, the Government's Digital Champion, is texting with her nose to help promote and fund digital inclusion for disabled people.

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