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Just Small Change – A refreshing update from Kisumu, Kenya.

We're delighted to hear about further progress of Just Small Change.

As you know, Just Small Change is a microfinance charity that supports some of the poorest parts of the world. Peter and Jane Donaghue founded the organisation in 2011 and we are proud to call the couple as firm friends of ours. We are equally proud to support the charity, and we have donated to the organisation through lots of varied ways including a percentage of the money raised from the sales of our bottled water. We are always pleased to hear of success stories from the charity, and we’re delighted to now present another positive update from Kisumu in Kenya.
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The vending machine with a heart for the homeless.

The vending machine that aims to eradicate homelessness.

Throughout our history, we have seen vending progress to admirable lengths. Never more so, however, than when the world’s first vending machine was created for homeless people. Installed in Nottingham last month, the machine dispenses key items such as water, fresh fruit, soap, toothpaste and books. Whilst the technology behind it isn’t anything revolutionary, it’s the generosity behind the idea that has sparked attention. The Guardian are just one of the institutions to report on the hot topic…
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Just Small Change – an update on the Focussed Ladies success.

Just Small Change is a fantastic charity that we're delighted to raise money for.

The ‘Focussed Ladies’ have gone from strength to strength, and the below update shows the scale of their success. To go back and see how the story began – click here.
The women are always keen to enjoy more and have methods in place to try and do so, but the scale of how far they have come is clear to see. This is all thanks to the excellent work of Just Small Change.
Read below to get the latest update on the Focussed Ladies.
Jane Achieng Otiu
Now, Jane is comfortably making a healthy profit of Kshs 300-400 every day, thanks to expanding her stock and selling products such as fruit, crisps and fries. This is her only source of income so she doesn’t live a life of dreams, though her profit margins are enough to cover the rent and basic living costs. If the charity continues with its success, a bigger loan of Kshs 40,000 would enable her to put a cover over her stand, to protect it from the wind and rain.
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Helping Rhyan and Rhys follow their dreams…

The two boys enjoying their holiday with mum Natasha and big sister Courtney.

Coinadrink have been partnering with Promise Dreams for four years now, committed to helping terminally ill children make their dreams a reality. Some of the conditions these children have are truly heart-breaking, and the charity just wants to give them and their families some joy and positivity in what is a very difficult time.
Rhyan and Rhys, aged eight and five, suffer with the awful condition of Cystic Fibrosis, meaning extensive hospital appointments, medication and physio rob the boys of the childhood they deserve. As if that wasn’t bad enough, each lad has their own additional life limiting condition…
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What If We Put All Our Small Change In The Same Jar?

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A man holding a child in front of a hut.

angeloAs many of our customers are aware, Coinadrink supports a charity called ‘Just Small Change.’ We have a simple formula: every time somebody buys a bottle of water from one of our bottled water coolers, we donate a percentage. So far we’ve raised £750.
It’s not much, is it? In fact, it’s just small change…
However, as anyone who’s ever collected coins in a jar will know, over time, that ‘small change’ can turn into a substantial sum of money and with that in mind, we thought you might be interested to find out how that money is being used. Read more

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Walk For Dreams – Make a difference today

Clipart of a man walking with a group of children.

Promise Dreams, our featured charity is organising a 10 mile walk from Himley Hall to Wolverhampton Racecourse.  It will be an amazing day and help raise much needed funds to help make a difference to the lives of seriously and terminally ill children.
Join us on 21st September to raise as much money as possible.  To register please visit www.walkfordreams.co.uk
Once you have registered you will be updated with all the information you’ll need to make sure it’s a wonderful day.

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How To Organise Your Own MacMillan Coffee Morning

A group of people standing on a bed with a cup of tea.

The MacMillan Coffee Morning is the charites biggest fundraising event, and each year members of the general public get to host their very own morning which predominantly takes place in the UK where MacMillan operates. The donations received for the coffee mornings go towards MacMillan’s fantastic cancer services.
In 2013, MacMillan received a total donation of £20 million from around 154,000 people.
Everybody loves to get involved with these meetings, because it’s a chance to share a cup of the good stuff with new people as well as help fund a fantastic cause.
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