Charities race to lure sponsored marathon runners

Article Abstract:

Charities in the UK are very keen to encourage people to run on their behalf in the Flora London Marathon, and are offering very attractive incentives to secure sponsored runners. The British Heart Foundation, for example, guarantees leading fundraisers a place in the New York City marathon, while Age Concern offers the opportunity to fly anywhere in the US. However, some charities cannot afford to offer rewards of this kind. The 1997 marathon raised around 11 million pounds sterling for charity.

1998 AD, London Marathon (Running)

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Still no relief on charity tax plan

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UK charities have faced a growing tax burden since the introduction of value-added tax (VAT) in 1972. They are now calling on the government for a rebate in the cost of VAT, along with more incentives for people to give to charity and simplification of the tax regulations. However, the government has made it clear that it will not or cannot meet calls for a VAT rebate. It has made alternative proposals for helping charities, including providing incentives for payroll giving.

Taxes, Tax policy

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Hope for the world's poorest children

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The charity Hope for Children received more than 100,000 pounds sterling through being the Independent newspaper's Christmas 2000 charity. This money has been used for a range of projects, including the Tongogara Camp near Zimbabwe's border with Mozambique, where teenagers learn vocational skills.

Receipt of funds, Use of Funds, Statistical Data Included, Donations, Hope for Children

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