Host a Cairdeas Party
A Cairdeas Party is a great opportunity to tell people about the work of Cairdeas, and support artisans and traders in the developing world by selling their products, while having an enjoyable time with your friends and neighbours.
Almost all of the products available at the parties are produced in the developing world. We purchase directly at a fair price from artisans in employment projects that are part of habilitation and rehabilitation of people with HIV/AIDS or with physical disabilities, or street work and slum projects. All the profits from the parties are invested in our palliative care work in the developing world.
We have some delightful bangles made by Rajvan in Rajastan, India. They were commissioned by Cairdeas and so far as we know are not sold anywhere else in the United Kingdom. Also in stock are a wide selection of beautiful scarves, bangles and the very popular paper bead necklaces. Many of the products are hand-made and are therefore unique. All would make great Christmas presents!
Hosts are provided with information about the work of Cairdaes and are given a pack with lots of information and advice about hosting the party. All you need to do is provide refreshments and invite people to come along.
Hosting a party has a great number of benefits - you are supporting community projects in the developing world by buying their products at fair prices, it raises the profile of Cairdeas with friends and family, it raises funds for Cairdeas, and you have a great excuse to have a party!
If you would like to host a party or just find out more about them then please contact Jacqui Mackintosh on 01224 276293 or at info@cairdeas.org.uk
Become a Cairdeas rep
You may feel that all of Cairdeas’ work is overseas. But in fact an important part of Cairdeas’ mission is to raise awareness in the UK of the need for effective palliative care in developing countries. And we are of course dependent on those who share our concern to support the work of Cairdeas.
To this end we are encouraging our supporters to promote Cairdeas in their particular situation – for example at work, in their local church or other organisation they are a part of, or maybe just among their friends and neighbours. And this is where you could step in: with just a small time commitment, you could encourage your friends and colleagues to find out more about the work of Cairdeas. For example, you could:
distribute copies of the Cairdeas Newsletter (2 or 3 per year)
write articles for your work or church newsletter – we will give you lots of regular information to help you
suggest people hold a Cairdeas party to buy fair trade goods – or you may want to host one yourself – or some other fundraising event
promote Cairdeas 200 by making leaflets available in e.g. church vestibule or other information area
and encourage people to pray regularly for the work of Cairdeas – we will send you Prayer Letters to inform this
Cairdeas will give you all the support and resources you need. You and your friends really could make a huge difference to people's lives as you enable others to join with us and bring hope to people at a time of real need in their life.
If you are interested or just want to find out more, without making any commitment, then please contact Jacqui Mackintosh on 01224 276293 or info@cairdeas.org.uk.
Fund raising
JustGiving
Cairdeas has recently signed up to the JustGiving website. It now couldn't be simpler for you or your friends to contribute to the work of Cairdeas.
one-off gifts
regular donations
gift aid automatically
set up your own page for your sponsored event to support Cairdeas
Visit the Cairdeas page at www.justgiving.com/cairdeas (opens in new window).
Cairdeas 200
Cairdeas is a charity and depends on donations to fund its work in Africa, India and beyond;
and we are inviting people to contribute financially, either on a regular or occasional basis.
In particular, we are looking for 200 supporters who will pledge to donate £10 a month towards the work of Cairdeas - the Cairdeas 200.
If you would like to become one of the Cairdeas 200,then please complete a standing order form.
Thanks in advance for your support!
If you would prefer to give a one-off donation, please send a cheque made out to "Cairdeas" to 5 High Street, Aberdeen or contact us by emailing info@cairdeas.org.uk.
Please complete a Gift Aid form form if you are a UK tax payer.
Sponsored Events
Have you ever fancied running a marathon? Walking the Inca Trail? Being silent for 24 hours? Whatever your idea, why not ask your friends to sponsor your activity for Cairdeas when you set out to achieve that special goal?
Sponsor packs are available from info@cairdeas.org.uk. Please tell us if you organise or get involved in any event - and how you got on (with a photo if possible).
Alison runs in the London Marathon 2011
Our huge thanks and congratulations to Alison Grove who ran in the London Marathon last year, raising over £400 for Cairdeas. As she says:
'I got a place via the ballot and decided to use it as an opportunity to raise money for a couple of charities I support regularly - obviously including Cairdeas. It was a fantastic day; in fact it was a bit too warm for a marathon, but the showers and hoses of the Greenwich firemen helped! The crowds were amazing and kept a smile on my face for most of the way round! It was my first go at a marathon. so I was quite pleased do it in 4 hrs 12 min 31 sec or, as I like to think of it, only about 1 minute behind Matthew Pinsent.' (We think that's brilliant!)
Opportunities to work with Cairdeas
Do you have skills and talents that could help us, either in the UK or as part of our overseas work? If so, please get it touch and you never know what you might be doing or where you could end up going!
Makerere University and Mulago Hospital are currently looking for 3-month volunteer placements for:
palliative care pharmacist
specialist palliative care nurses
palliative care social worker
If you would like to know more about any of these opportunities then email to info@cairdeas.org.uk.