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This page tells you about the work of Parkinson's the national charity and the local activity groups and branches which are under the Parkinson's umbrella but do not receive funding from the national charity. We would ask you to support us in whatever way you can.
ACTIVITIES FOR THE UK CHARITY AND THE LOCAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Having just gone through World Parkinson’s Awareness Day it feels appropriate detail the different functions of Head Office of the UK Charity, and the local groups and explain how you can support us
1. You can support directly to the national charity.
2. You can support directly to the local support groups.
3. You can share the gift between both national and local.
If you are fundraising in aid of Parkinson's locally behalf please contact us to tell us. We would love to hear form you and can supply you with any information you need. If you want any fundraising materials or information leaflets we can get those for you also.
For ideas on fundraising click button to take you to fundraising for Parkinson's UK or see below.
Parkinson’s UK - What the national charity does
The national charity raises funds to further it’s aims with the main one being the funding of research to find a cure.
It also funds work on
Symptom control.
Network support for local groups.
Campaigns.
Support for people with Parkinson’s including:
National Helpline
Publications on Parkinson’s topics
Parkinson’s advisors
Parkinson’s nurses – startup funding those roles in the NHS.
Education and training for professionals working with people with Parkinson’s.
Local support groups - What they do
The network of local groups are supported in their function by Parkinson's UK staff members. They are all staffed by volunteers who give up their time to provide activities for people in their local area.
They organise:
Fundraising events for their own activities and for Parkinson’s UK
Monthly mutual support meetings
Support local members with information and resources that are provided centrally.
Local exercise activity classes
Social engagements and trips and out
Provide access to speakers on various topics
Promote Parkinson’s UK membership
Awareness/symposium days for people with Parkinson’s
MORE FUNDRAISING IDEAS
There are many activities which you can support us with, here are just a few of them:
Collection boxes Take one to have at home
Make a donation If you want make a personal donation please visit our Just Giving Page by clicking on the button below.
Don't forget to gift aid it if applicable - it adds 25% to the value
If you want to support the Hinckley, Lutterworth or Melton Group then contact them direct using the details on the local groups pages.
Supporting our work in Ashby and the surrounding area.
Supporting our work in Ashby and the surrounding area.
You can support us by work by buying a weekly £1 ticket in our lottery . Simply visit www.nwlcommunitylottery.co.uk and search for PARKINSON'S UK
Do a sponsored challenge
Do a sponsored challenge
We all love a challenge so why not set about it - there are lots to choose from
Whatever it is don't forget to set up a just giving page - its the easiest way to collect your sponsorship and deal with the gift aid
If you need a non computerised record - we can supply sponsorship forms with gift aid declarations
How to pay money over to the correct either part of Parkinson's what
The following information allows you to pay money raised to the activity you want to support
Please follow the guide and we shall ensure that the money is directed where you want it to be:
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