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postmanmick
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02 Jan 2007 : 14:39:59
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Jankey
Congratulations on your progress so far. We started a school in The Gambia 4 years ago, it was incredibly frustrating at first dealing with the Gambian civil servants but very rewarding in the end. We started with 30 children in a rented building and now have 180 in a brand new school. Our web site is www.dmf.dsl.pipex.com email me if you think we can help with advive etc.
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Janky
United Kingdom
92 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jan 2007 : 17:46:08
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Hi Mick, The web site looks great. I do need advice on how to get a web up and running and also do you have to register the charity in Gambia if so how do I go about doing this?
Where do I need to go etc. Any advice would be very very welcome |
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postmanmick
United Kingdom
5 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jan 2007 : 20:26:12
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Hi Jankey
I've sent you an email
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2007 : 18:24:43
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Hello Mick
Also like the look of your web site. Have just set up a charity too and wonder if you can tell me how the gift aid works. Is it as simple as it looks? Thanks |
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postmanmick
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Jan 2007 : 19:00:31
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| Its pretty easy once you have got everything in place. Check out the Inland Revenue site http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/charities/gift-aid.htm that will give you all the info you need. I put in a claim every few months (depending on how much money we have been given) and they pay the money into the charities account within a couple of weeks usually. You will need to keep very detailed records of all money donated and who by and you need to get everyone paying you money to sign a gift aid declaration (you can download an example of ours from our web site). Hope this helps. |
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Lily
United Kingdom
422 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2007 : 11:36:10
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eire
Zimbabwe
28 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2007 : 14:17:29
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Best of luck in successfully sponsoring the education of needy Gambian students |
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eire
Zimbabwe
28 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2007 : 14:19:12
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| Best of luck in sponsoring the education of needy Gambian students. |
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Janky
United Kingdom
92 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2007 : 17:05:28
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| Just an update guys, I have now recd my cheque from Unison to sponsor 2 teachers and 2 high school students for the next 5 years. I am also in the process of registering the charity in Gambia and getting status as a NGO |
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2007 : 17:48:19
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PRAISE TO THE  LORD, happy day, congratulations |
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postmanmick
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Feb 2007 : 20:31:39
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Hi Janky
Well done on your progress so far. I hope everything works out OK for you.
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Janky
United Kingdom
92 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2007 : 14:25:51
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Hi Guys
Thanks for the support, I really need it at the moment. I am wanting to go to gambia to start getting things up and running but it seems that it will be impossible at the moment.
I am getting so frustrated at not been able to do something and get the kids to school.
Any ideas on staying sane |
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Santanfara
3460 Posts |
Posted - 14 May 2007 : 18:21:28
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Originally posted by jambo
PRAISE TO THE LORD, happy day, congratulations
jambo are you sure you are not turning evangalist .i will also thank all individuals who in every way are contributing towards enhancing education in our country. i say we make all of you an honorary citizens not that you need it but as a sign of gratitude . am proud of you all especailly mick and janky and others who are helping in there own ways. my salam to you all. |
Surah- Ar-Rum 30-22
"And among His signs is the creation of heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. verily, in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge." Qu'ran
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jambo
3300 Posts |
Posted - 15 May 2007 : 17:21:16
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| i do get happy when something postive happens regarding education, it is the only way forward, but i would like to see more job creation for the students when they leave schools/university/college |
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Janky
United Kingdom
92 Posts |
Posted - 06 Aug 2007 : 13:39:05
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Hi Guys
Long time since I updated you all on my charity. We are now registered in Gambia and have our trustees in Kiang.
We are waiting for our trustees to obtain prices on the desks and chairs that we want to buy. We did get a quote , but lets just say it was "unbelievable". What I dont want is for people to try to take advantage of us as this is for the kids to have a better chance in life and it puts me off trying to help. |
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