Take action for destitute asylum seekers

Church Action on Poverty have worked with Positive Action in Housing to produce a simple, easy to read pack that gives the information, advice and encouragement to take action to stop the destitution of people refused asylum. It is the latest development in their...

Feeling flush? Give a toilet on World Toilet Day

Every year 19th November is World Toilet Day. World Toilet Day falls on the day in 1792 when the Toilet that flushes itself at regular intervals was patented. But campaigners say it also a day to celebrate the humble, yet vitally important, toilet and to raise...

A guide to giving and sending animals as charity gifts

The main animal gift-giving sites (click to visit): Christian Aid – Present Aid (Chicks, Turkey, Buffalo, Cow, Goat, Ducks, Worms, Pigs) Oxfam – Oxfam Unwrapped (Camel, Goat, Donkey, Sheep, Cow) Practical Presents (Goat, Duck, Chicks, Chickens, Alpaca,...

Christians urged to ‘live simply’ over Christmas period

Amidst the present-buying and annual spending spree of the Christmas period, Christians are being urged to reaffirm their commitment to the message of ‘living simply’. The live simply pledge calls on people to alter something in their lifestyle and to get...