Melissa James is a Singer-Songwriter and Artist. Her song Live Again spearheaded the creation of her Big Sing and mental health project, SING4SANE. This project saw the recording of Live Again alongside members of the public in 2016 and subsequent Big Sing events were held in European and British Parliament. All sale proceeds from the Big Sing […]
Tag Archives: charity
May
21
5 Things You Can Do For Charity This Month
posted by 5thingstodotoday
One of the problems with today’s modern world is that many people lead such busy lives that they seldom spare a thought for those less fortunate than them. It’s no secret that people sometimes fall on hard times. But, most of those individuals feel like there’s no ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ when […]
April
15
5 ways to be kind today by Debbie Deegan – Founder of children’s charity ‘To Children With Love’
posted by 5thingstodotoday
If I was to offer advice on kindness, we all are more powerful than we think, we can all achieve far more than we realize…small gestures really can change lives…in my case one simple gesture, without me realizing, a kiss, caused ripples that went on to change many, many young lives.Here are some things I […]
October
21
Top Reasons You Should Be Completing Sports For Charity
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Opting to compete in a sport for charity such as cycling, running, triathlon or the OMM can be a really rewarding experience. Often people choose a charity that is close to home and means something to them. Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Have a look below at some of the reasons you should be considering […]
October
16
1. Proudly Wear it Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
posted by 5thingstodotoday
18 October 2019 – Wear it Pink Day brings together thousands of people for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With the aim to raise money and support those affected by breast cancer, it’s the perfect opportunity to put on your pink and support the Pink Ribbon Foundation.
February
04
Celebrity runners join Team Barnardo’s for London Marathon training day #London #londonmarathon
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Olympians Daley Thompson CBE and Snowy Brooks joined Barnardo’s Vice President Baroness Floella Benjamin and more than 20 runners for a training session preparing them for the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon. The event at Battersea Park’s Millennium Arena, was held by Barnardo’s to thank participating runners for their support, offer fundraising advice and give […]
November
12
Go to The Macmillan Ball at The Dorchester Hotel on Wednesday 28 November 2018 #London #Macmillan #macmillancancersupport
posted by 5thingstodotoday
SPECTACULAR MACMILLAN BALL SET TO RAISE THOUSANDS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH CANCER Building on the incredible success of The Winter Gala, Macmillan Cancer Support and the event committee will be returning in 2018 for The Macmillan Ball. Join us this November for another unforgettable evening of thrilling entertainment, delicious food and exciting fundraising. On arrival […]
November
12
A Macmillan Christmas at St John’s Smith Square #Macmillan #charity #macmillancancersupport
posted by 5thingstodotoday
When: Friday 7th December, 7pm (doors open from 6.30pm) Where: St John’s, Smith Square, Westminster (SW1P 3HA) Who: Readings from Dame Diana Rigg and Celia Imrie Macmillan Cancer Support invites you to the 31st Christmas Carol Concert, on Friday 7 December. For the first time in its history the event will be held at St John’s, Smith […]
September
30
1. Dapper Gentlemen Raise Money for Men’s Health #London #Health
posted by 5thingstodotoday
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride raises funds and awareness of men’s mental health and prostate cancer. Taking to the streets of London, as well as 40 locations across the UK and 650 cities worldwide, men and women have the opportunity to dress in their finest attire and rider their vintage and classic styled motorcycles. Address: Surrey Quays […]
June
10
5 things to do today at Run Regent’s Park – Organised by Macmillan
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Today 5 things to do today has had a fantastic day at Run Regent’s Park organised by Macmillan. Drop your bag off before you race. The organisation and positive feeling at this event were unreal. 2. Queue for the loo before the race starts. Thank goodness these were available to quash any race nerves. 3. […]
June
04
Raise vital money and help support people living with cancer – Macmillan Cancer Support
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Macmillan Cancer Support has launched a series of 15 fundraising challenges to raise vital money and help support people living with cancer. Including eight marathon-length hikes, two runs and five outdoor swims, anyone is welcome to join #TeamMacmillan and take part in ‘Challenge Events 2018’. Participants are encouraged to ask loved ones for sponsorship and every penny […]
July
28
3. Reserve your table at the London Celebrity Sports Quiz
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Gather your team and tackle the UK’s largest interactive sports quiz. Compete alongside sporting celebrities and tackle the quiz that has been set by the 2016 reigning champions, ITV Sport. Hosted by world class stars from the world of sport broadcasting including Jeff Stelling, Dan Walker, and Steve Cram CBE. And described by Roy Hodgson […]
May
04
Raise money for Hospitality Action by having lunch made by a top UK Chef
posted by 5thingstodotoday
The Social Company to host Social Sunday fundraising event for Hospitality Action for a third year Following its continued success last year, Social Sunday will be returning for a third year to Jason and Irha Atherton’s The Social Company on Sunday 11th June 2017. Held in the group’s nine London-based restaurants, the Michelin-starred restaurateur and […]
January
29
MPs and Lords Scramble into Action for the 20th Annual Rehab Parliamentary Pancake Race
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Will the MPs’ Team REMAIN Victorious or will the Lords and Media Teams LEAVE them with Egg on their Faces? What: Rehab Parliamentary Pancake Race 2017 When: Shrove Tuesday, February 28 2017 at 10am Where: Victoria Tower Gardens, Westminster, SW1P 3JA* Who: Only the flippest of MPs, Lords and media types Why: All for the […]
October
20
Raise money for SANE by downloading LIVE AGAIN performed by blues singer Melissa James
posted by 5thingstodotoday
On Sunday 21 August, singer/songwriter, Melissa James staged a Big Sing at London’s prestigious RAK Studios in a bid to promote awareness of mental health, and unite those with an understanding of mental health illness, through song. The singer called on anyone to join her in singing and recording her song LIVE AGAIN which is to be released as […]
September
03
Book your table for The London Celebrity Sports Quiz and raise money for Cancer Research UK
posted by 5thingstodotoday
The London Celebrity Sports Quiz will be returning on Thursday November 10th 2016 to celebrate 50 years since Bobby Moore lifted the World Cup trophy. Taking place at The Brewery, Chiswell Street this fun-filled evening will be hosted by Jeff Stelling, Dan Walker, Hayley McQueen, Steve Cram, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman with more names […]
August
14
Order the limited edition CAUnival Burger and donate £1.00 to action against hunger
posted by 5thingstodotoday
However you say it, friendship is something worth celebrating, and what better way to celebrate than with good food, good drink & good company? Inspired by Dia del Amigo, CAU are celebrating the two things we love most; food and friendship. They have teamed up withAction Against Hunger charity ambassador DJ BBQ to create a limited […]
June
03
Sopwell House Hosts England Footballers Foundation Charity Event with Comedian Jack Whitehall and Music from James Bay
posted by 5thingstodotoday
On Sunday 29 May 2016, Sopwell House rocked St Albans by welcoming the England Football Team for their annual Footballers Foundation Charity Event 2016. The event was hosted by comedian Jack Whitehall and included music from English singer-songwriter and guitarist, James Bay. Roy Hodgson’s entire squad were in attendance, including Joe Hart, Chris Smalling, James […]
May
09
Raise money for the Francis Crick Institute at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club on Saturday 16th July with Seb Coe
posted by 5thingstodotoday
The second annual Sebastian Coe Charitable Foundation Polo Trophy is being held on Saturday 16th July 2016 at the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club and includes an afternoon of fine-dining and exhilarating polo. Funds raised at the event go to support the Francis Crick Institute, a ground-breaking research facility being constructed in the centre […]
March
10
Dans le Noir? and Centrepoint arrange Gastronomic Dinner with Michelin Star Chef
posted by 5thingstodotoday
On Wednesday, 9 March 2016, Dans le Noir? the celebrated dining in the dark restaurant staffed by blind people, and the youth homelessness charity Centrepoint, collaborated to host a gastronomic dinner. The dinner was for Centrepoint’s vulnerable 16-25 year-olds to celebrate Dans le Noir?’s 10th Anniversary and decade of successful charitable ventures. Homeless young people […]
February
19
Donate #onegoodthing and transform the lives of London’s rough sleepers
posted by 5thingstodotoday
On Tuesday 1 March, designer charity shop ‘#One Good Thing’ is opening its doors once again in Seven Dials, London. For one month, ‘#One Good Thing’ will make its home on Earlham Street encouraging the public and local stores to donate quality fashion, accessories and small homeware items to raise funds for homeless charity, The […]
January
19
Bid for a Celebrity Christmas Baubles for Charity with The Royal Horseguards Hotel
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Own a celebrity signed bauble with The Royal Horseguards Hotel’s Christmas charity project in partnership with GLH’s initiative Lite@Nite. All proceeds from this auction will be shared equally amongst our three amazing charities who work tirelessly to provide support to thousands of kids around the UK: Rays of Sunshine, Kidscape and the British Triathlon Foundation […]
November
21
Bid, raise money for charity and find some stunning Christmas presents at the same time
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Fundraising platform CharityStars can help you find the perfect Christmas gift, and you can raise money for the Coaching for Hope charity at the same time. There are 37 auctions on CharityStars.com that will raise money for Coaching for Hope. All are live right now! Included amongst them is a huge variety of gifts and […]
October
10
Support World Food Day 16th October 2015
posted by 5thingstodotoday
The yearly event, World Food Day is taking place on October 16th and this year the theme is social protection and agriculture. The aim of the day is to raise awareness to the amount of children who are going hungry worldwide in order to take actions to prevent and stop this. Every year an average […]
September
30
Support the Stroke Association today: Frances Segelman sculpts Downton Abbey writer Julian Fellowes
posted by 5thingstodotoday
On Tuesday night we we were at the London Film Museum to watch a live sculpting of Downton Abbey writer, Julian Fellowes by Royal sculptress Frances Segelman. The live event was in front of a celebrity audience including Bond actress, Honor Blackman. Newsreader Alistair Stewart compared a question and answer session once Frances had finished her […]
July
01
Raise money and awareness for Brainwave by dining at Manchester House restaurant in Spinningfields
posted by 5thingstodotoday
This July, Aiden Byrne and the team at Manchester House have curated a special season of events to celebrate British Summertime and the importance of utilising local and seasonal ingredients, whilst raising funds and awareness for Brainwave. Brainwave works with families in the UK to deliver individual home based therapy and exercise programmes that help […]
May
26
Read about: JI CHENG INTRODUCES PROJECT GLIMMER
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Shanghai Fashion Week headliner, Ji Cheng’s diffusion line ZH by Ji Cheng introduces Project Glimmer – a capsule collection of sweatshirts designed exclusively to support children with hearing and speaking difficulties through art therapy. The award-winning designer worked through 40 different designs before the now globally renowned Wing Sweatshirt was chosen as the representative piece for Project Glimmer. Known for expertly blending Eastern […]
May
22
Go to the Hear No Evil Festival on Sunday 24th May at London Fields Brewery in Hackney – raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Hear No Evil is a one day festival in an East London brewery. It’s about new music and comedy. It’s about enjoying nice beer. It’s about making the most of a bank holiday weekend. Oh, and it’s all for a great charity. Last year’s sell-out event helped them raise a whopping £15k for Macmillan Cancer […]
May
10
Complete the Thames bridges 34 mile classic bike ride in aid of the Stroke association
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Today we cycled from Southwark park close to Tower Bridge to Hurst park which is very close to Hampton Court. The weather was perfect with sunshine all the way. A big thank to all the organisers of this ride for a worthy course. Useful links below. The Stroke Association Thames Bridges Bike Ride Why don’t […]
April
30
Donate to WaterAid Nepal Earthquake appeal
posted by 5thingstodotoday
The international development agency WaterAid today launches an appeal to raise funds to help restore vital water and sanitation services destroyed by a devastating earthquake in Nepal. WaterAid has been working in Nepal since 1987 and much of our work is in Gorkha, the epicentre of the disaster. The district has been devastated and […]
April
18
Raise money for and support the work of WaterAid
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Artist Simon Tarrant and “Queen of Harps” Catrin Finch Host Exhibition and Concert for WaterAid at London Canal Museum Artist Simon Tarrant will be exhibiting at the London Canal Museum from 5-31 May, with a Private View on Tuesday 5 May from 6-9pm. The London Canal Museum, a 150-year-old former ice warehouse and now heritage building, […]
January
12
Raise money for Cancer Research UK by ‘Dining with the Stars’ on Monday 9th February
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Dining with the Stars is a unique fine dining experience, where no fewer than five Michelin-starred come together to each deliver one mouth-watering course, paired with carefully matched wines, for just 250 lucky guests. The event, taking place on Monday 9th February 2015 will be once again held at the stunning Plaisterers’ Hall in […]
December
04
Want to meet Santa and his reindeers? Sign up to the @OrchidCancer Bauball 2k dash today!
posted by 5thingstodotoday
Join Orchid on the 10th of December for an evening of festive family fun at world famous Spitalfields Market in the heart of London. The Dash This is a fun, festive 2k dash or walk dressed up as Santa or a Christmas bauble and all participants receive an Orchid Christmas Bauble to hang on their […]