Raised: 33%
Target: £70,000.00
Raised so far: £23,380.00
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My story

 
Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I find it incomprehensible that Society cannot find such a small sum of money to give sight to someone.

From a religious point of view it is hard to think of anything that is more relevant for us to offer to our fellow man. From a political point of view , it has to rank just after the requirement to provide secure borders and safety on the streets. From an economic point of view , the loss of labour of the person so afflicted and those who have to help them harms productivity. From the world's oldest functioning democracy, previously Tanzania's 'mother country', we should be assisting our former colony and preserving our deservedly won position as the 'acceptable face of Capitalism'.

Please give as generously as you can. I have set a target to help 100 people for each year of my life, hence the target of 6000.

A Trust with which I am associated has offered to match that which everybody gives up to £35,000.00-the amount of £70,000.00 being required to provide 6,000 people with the gift of sight.

You can pay by credit card, by cheque or CAF (Charities Aid Foundation) cheque payable to CBM (Christian Blind Mission) please mark it on the back for the '60th Appeal'.

CBM is supporting Mvumi Eye Department which is located in the dry and arid region of Tanzania. The area has a high population density and the project provides eye care for the population of Dodoma rural district.

Extensive clinical and outreach services are provided. Ophthalmic and Cataract Surgeon training is ongoing. The project plays a key part in eye care of the region through sight restoration and blindness prevention giving thousands of people new independence as well as a chance to lift themselves out of poverty.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. CBM UK gets your money straight away and, if you’re a UK taxpayer (not using CAF), Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you very much!

Amazing to be with you for your special party - an inspiring idea to support such a good cause! Donation by Dawn Darton Schwartz 18/12/08  

£50.00

It was a great party and its a worthwhile cause. Donation by GMC & NF 12/12/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by David and Jenny Walton Masters 02/12/08  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

happy birthday Donation by anonymous 10/11/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Great evening! Many thanks Donation by Henry& Lucy Reid 01/11/08  

£400.00 + £112.82 Gift Aid

wonderful cause and great party, thank you Donation by tricia mcfarlane 31/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday Charles Donation by Anne Elizabeth Gudefin 28/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Wonderful party - looking forward to many more! Donation by Ian, Boo & Harry Hazeel 24/10/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

You've now reached the £20,000 mark. Well done Charles. Donation by Moy and David Scott 24/10/08  

£120.00 + £33.85 Gift Aid

excellent cause, bravo! and thank you for such a splendid evening, particularly the Dirty Dancing! Donation by Charlotte and Maurice Lawson 23/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Great Party Donation by Ian Hislop 22/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

With best wishes! Donation by Rob Murison 17/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Happy 60th Birthday! Donation by Rupert von Preussen 14/10/08  

£500.00 + £141.03 Gift Aid

Fantastic cause Charles, thanks for a wonderful evening at your party. Best wishes and fingers crossed for them. Donation by Michael Radomir 14/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

What a generous way to celebrate your birthday. They are lucky that you found them! Donation by Ellen, Max and Hannah 12/10/08  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Happy birthday! Congratulations on this amazing initiative and your party flawless execution Donation by Laurent Pujade-Lauraine 10/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Excellent cause, Charles, to help celebrate your Big Birthday Donation by Colin and Georgina Studd 09/10/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by cummings 09/10/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Many happy and healthy returns of the day Donation by Phyllis Sondes 08/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We think that's an excellent idea. Congratulations and best wishes for your birthday. Donation by Eric & Marie-France Schurmann 07/10/08  

£200.00

Happy Birthday and my admiration for a good cause Donation by L.A. 07/10/08  

£30.00

Happy birthday and thank you for such a lovely bash. Donation by Daniel & Justine Edelman 07/10/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Wonderful idea for an unselfish birthday gift Donation by Edward Horswell 06/10/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday! Much love Donation by clare & john 06/10/08  

£60.00 + £16.92 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday and congratulations on a splendid initiative. Donation by Salah & Elke 06/10/08  

£500.00

Happy Birthday Donation by Suzy 06/10/08  

£50.00

Much love & have a great birthday Donation by Sarah & Francis Roos 06/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday Charles! Donation by Charles & Katy James 06/10/08  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Happy Birthday Charles! Donation by Jane MacLellan 06/10/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Excellent organisation. Great cause. Happy birthday to you, Charles! Donation by MacLeods (several) 06/10/08  

£1,000.00
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  Offline donations: £11,690.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £2,073.08

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