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It’s World Down Syndrome Day at Mencap With Charity Sweets

Raise awareness on the 21st of March with Mencap Everybody has heard at some point in their lives about Down Syndrome, but most people don`t know exactly what it means or even how this can affect their lives. On Down Syndrome Day this is exactly the point – to take actions to raise awareness, inclusion and to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes this condition.  In 2006, the WDSD had its official website launched and hosted in Singapore and later supported

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Winner Announcement

Febuary Raffle Thank you to everyone that has taken part in our Charity Sweets Raffle Most importantly we want to say thank you to everyone that has taken part in our raffle to start the year off & for your continued support in helping such great causes! So without further ado, the all-important announcement! FIRST PRIZE 55” 4K OLED TV SECOND PRIZE APPLE IPAD 20 RUNNERS UP WINNING A 1.5KG JARS OF SWEETS HORTONS BH21 7FE PARTY BLOWOUT G67 2UH JEWSONS BN2 0DF ECOPAC UK POWER LIMITED HP18

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Subscription Sweets Boxes

Our Charity Partnerships

How do charity sweets help our 4 chosen charities? Here at Charity Sweets our aim is to spread the world of the amazing charities we support and raise money to make a difference! Want to know how it works? When you visit the Charity Sweets website you can opt in for our sweet box subscription in which every month in which you will receive a box of sweets and £2 out of the monthly fee will be donated to your chosen charity. Your subscriptions help millions of people

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Darren

Last Hour’s Pay

Mencap – Last Hour Pay Can you imagine what it is like to be alone every Christmas? For some people with a learning disability, like Darren, this is their reality. They have over come an array of milestones in their lives, then Christmas times comes around. Fighting depression is a constant battle which is made harder when you don’t have a support network behind you especially at Christmas. Whilst you are out celebrating with friends, family deciding which restaurant to go to many people with learning difficulties are

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Update: Back In The Community

Following the easing of the national lockdown, our collectors are back out refilling your sweet boxes.  They have been given the adequate PPE and are wiping down the boxes with antibacterial wipes to make sure our products are as safe as possible. If you do need a refill, and the collector has not gotten to you yet, then please call us up on 0845 120 1531 or email us at info@charitysweets.co.uk

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Coronavirus

Update: Coronavirus

Dear Sweet Causes customer. Due to the current government guidelines over the Coronavirus, we have taken the decision to ask our collectors to suspend their rounds temporarily, and we will not be visiting premises until we believe it is safe and appropriate to so. This decision has not been taken lightly, as the charities we work with value all of the donations that come into them, especially at times like these. However we believe that the health of our staff and customers is paramount.   We WILL be

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Charity sweets team photo with cheque

Cheque presentation with Teenage Cancer Trust & Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands

We would like to say a very big thank you to Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, after his visit to Sweet Causes yesterday. He was here to witness the presentation of the cheque to Charlotte Kendall, of Teenage Cancer Trust to celebrate the £300,000 we have donated. This was followed by a tour of the office and the factory to see some of the Teenage Cancer Trust sweet bags being produced, and we also surprised Andy with some personalised bags of Jelly Beans for his campaign

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Roald Dahl inspired window art

Roald Dahl Stained Glass Window at Birmingham Childrens Hospital

Sweet Causes was among the guests at Birmingham Children’s Hospital where a unique set of stained-glass windows were unveiled. The windows, designed by Sir Quentin Blake features installations of some of Roald Dahl’s most popular characters.  The Installation was unveiled by Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall. Alongside The Duchess, were Sir Quentin Blake, & Felicity Dahl, wife of the late author, who came up with the idea for the project. Birmingham was chosen for the installation as Mrs Dahl’s father had

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Coronavirus

Coronavirus

Please be assured that we are regularly checking for any updates in advised procedures and taking extra precautions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus to our staff and customers. And have stepped up precautions to limit the risk of cross contamination.   The NHS has released the following information in regards to limiting the spread of coronavirus (updated 10-3-20): “Do wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds always wash your hands when you get home or into work use

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£300,000 Raised For The Teenage Cancer Trust

We would like to say a huge thank you to all of your continued support. Thanks to you all, we have now raised over £300,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and will continue to raise more in the future. Providing medical assistance to young people with cancer. Thanks to you, we are able to help charities across the nation, most of which do not receive government funding and are dependent on donations.

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