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Wednesday 8th February 2012

The Charitable Dragons' Den

Wednesday 8th February 2012 6:30pm start, with drinks and supper at the Upper Gatehouse, Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 6EL

Some events inspire, some are really good fun, some are for great causes ... and some are all three. 
 

The Funding Network is the charitable version of Dragons' Den and has helped over 4000 people pledge over £3m to support more than 440 charities.

"What I and TFN try to achieve through giving is a ripple, in fact, an ever growing ripple around the project. Individually we can only give a little. Together we can give a lot." - Martin Stamp TFN Member and Channel 4 Secret Millionaire.

If you're interested in social change and fancy becoming a Dragon, then this is the event for you. It gives anyone able to donate £50 or more a rare opportunity to hear four small Devon based projects pitch their work, live. People attend with all sorts of budgets but there is no pressure to give, just come with an open mind. It's exciting to see the totals rise!

Devon Funding Network is generously sponsored by Rathbones.

PROJECTS ON 8TH FEBRUARY

Four inspiring projects will present their work, take questions and meet guests. This is followed by a ground-breaking pledging session, at which there is no obligation to give. So, come on give it a try, see how this works and have some fun along the way!If you can't make the evening, you can still pledge, just get in touch.

AMIGOS WORLDWIDE

Whether orphaned through HIV/AIDS, rebel activity, poverty or family breakdown, in Uganda education often takes second place for vulnerable young people when survival is the priority. www.amigos.org.uk

CHANGING TUNES

Befriending, building self-esteem, educating and changing attitudes can bring there-offending rate of 61% down to less than 15% - which is a 75% reduction on the national average! www.changingtunes.org.uk

DEVON SCHOOL OF SOCIALENTREPRENEURS

Developing the individual, organisation and community, social change is powered by people and the most valuable assets and resources we have are human ones. www.dartington.org/sse

GROW@JIGSAW

This project encourages a passion for locally grown vegetables and healthy eating for the community. Participants include adults at risk of homelessness, the long term unemployed and young people and adults with learning difficulties.

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