Wishy

Wishy.org.uk allows people to grant wishes for charities. The new not for profit company founded by Bristol based business friendsLiam Summersand Daniel Pidcock was launched successfully this week. The idea for Wishy came about when co-founders Liam and Daniel were looking to donate to charity at Christmas. They discussed how they wanted to know how their donation could help someone, it felt impersonal to just donate money and they were interested in making it a gift especially for the time of year. Through these discussions they came up with the idea for Wishy and using their 20 years of web-based skill and experience they made their idea a reality.

Charities can list ‘wishes’ for one-off needs or products or services they need regularly. For example, an animal shelter might have a one-off wish for money for a veterinary bill to be paid, or an ongoing wish for pet food. The public can grant these wishes by donating money on Wishy. Wishes are small enough that one donor fulfils the entire wish rather than adding to a larger pot and 100% of the donation goes directly to the charity.

Liam has always supported local charities. “Every year my family put together backpacks and food parcels for the homeless and hand deliver them to people on the streets. During lockdown we discussed how we could help during these difficult times and how more than ever people and charities were struggling.” “I discussed with Daniel my idea for granting exact wishes to people who need it, when they need it, and how too often when donating money to charities you wonder how much impact your donation has.” “I wanted to create a new way of giving that allowed people to decide how their money was used and see the direct impact of their generosity.” “Wishy has social values at its core. Both Daniel and I are enormously proud of what we have built and believe it will connect people to the causes they care about. It has been an inspiring time so far and we have only just started. We are committed to helping great causes and reaching more people in a different and more personal way.” Daniel feels that the ability to grant a wish in its entirety is the key.

“ Whether that is a couple of quid for an outfit for a baby that has died during birth or covering the cost of a whole day of a Mobile Cancer Care Unit: You know that you have been the person solely responsible for making that happen and the world a brighter place.” “We call these micro-grants: Small wishes that an individual can completely take care of no-matter their budget or personal circumstances. It’s incredibly gratifying to do.” “We’re excited to launch Wishy alongside 15 fantastic local charities and see what the public perception is. We hope to roll it out nationally over the next year.” For more information visit: http://wishy.org.uk/

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Those crummy brushes will shed more than a dog in the middle of summer. Without a retractable ladder, a homeowner will have a hard time reaching various spots. after the can has set for a while. And rollers, like paintbrushes, must be of high quality for proper absorption and distribution. Reviewed by food critic Peter Abraham

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When a homeowner decides to do some house painting, he or she must take the time to do it right. Proper tools , preparation and color choice will be steps on the path to enhanced curb appeal. The interior and exterior of a house can be greatly improved upon with a product as seemingly simple as a can of paint.