BritMums Charity round-up

If it is possible to do good as a blogger, why wouldn’t you?

Feedback on the new Charity Connections – Blogging It Forward group suggests that many parent bloggers want to get involved in helping good causes but don’t really know how to go about it.  The truth is that there are probably as many ways to help as there are parent bloggers  With this in mind, here are some diverse examples of how parent bloggers are harnessing the power of their blogs to make a difference and to inspire others.  Do take the time to read these posts that come from the heart and might give you some ideas for your own blog.

Emma took action at a local level to establish a support group for parents who experience babyloss during pregnancy or shortly after birth.
http://llmcalling.blogspot.com/2011/08/berkshire-babyloss-support-group.html

Gemma attended a charity event and encourages us to appreciate that change is possible.  She tells us about Action Aid’s child sponsorship scheme but also about how you can ask your child’s school to give their support.
http://hellositsgemma.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/appreciating-that-change-is-possible

Cheryl did some baking to support Children In Need so her post includes a rather yummy recipe too.
http://madhousefamilyreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/pudsey-cake-for-children-in-need.html

Ruth found herself knocking on No 10 Downing Street’s door in support of Save the Children.  In a fascinating post, she covers the power of the petition, the way campaigns can spread via social media and how charities can utilise ambassadors http://dorkymum.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/knock-knock-knocking-on-camerons-door/

Lewis has a very personal reason for doing a long walk to support Wheatfields Hospice.
http://first-time-daddy.blogspot.com/2012/02/show-me-your-money.html?m=1

Liz posted about the Unicef Inspired Gifts Collection and they currently have a 70% off sale so do take an extra special look.
http://www.themumblog.com/could-you-help-deliver-a-baby.html

YummyMummyReally did some creative writing to promote the charity One In Four.
http://yummymummyreally.blogspot.com/2012/01/flash-fiction-challange-set-by-caroline_13.html?m=1

Alice tells us of her friend’s marathon efforts in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
http://anessexwife.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/my-amazing-friend-paul/

Now here are some things you can do right now that support charity and your fellow bloggers too.

Nickie is asking people to write posts based on prompts with a view to promoting Clic Sargent’s Yummy Mummy Campaign.
http://www.iamtypecast.com/2012/02/dosomethingyummy-writing-prompts-week-3.html

Kate would like bloggers to raise awareness of breast cancer and how to check your own breasts, you can do this by writing about any woman in your life and linking up here http://kateonthinice.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/i-am-looking-for-90-bloggers-to-support-breakthrough-breast-cancer/

Don’t forget to join the Charity Connections – Blogging It Foward group and show that yes, you are a blogger and one that wants to make a difference.

If you post about a charity or good cause, do email the link to kateonthinice@gmail.com as regular charity round-ups will be featured on Britmums in coming weeks and months.

And if you have any current charity or good cause posts you would like to highlight, add them to our linky below.

About Kate Davis-Holmes

Kate Davis-Holmes is a writer and blogger. She is married with 3 children and also lives with her elderly father. After obtaining a law degree from Cambridge University, Kate spent 20 years working in local and national organisations. She has experience of project management. media relations, events organisation, advice-giving and the facilitation of learning groups. Kate’s interests include bargain-hunting, reading, travelling and cookery. She has a passion for helping good causes and seeing women get a fairer deal in society.

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