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Other ways to support

Every person who supports Coram Beanstalk plays a vital role in ensuring that every child can read and express themselves with confidence.

There are many ways to support Coram Beanstalk and our Fundraising Team is always happy to talk to you about how you can fundraise for Coram Beanstalk. 

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Buy from Amazon and we'll get a donation worth 0.5% of the value of your order! Handy tip: bookmark the link and we'll automatically get the donation every time you shop on Amazon. 




Published: 15th October, 2015

Updated: 1st February, 2019

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https://www.beanstalkcharity.org.uk/faqs/buy-from-amazon
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In memory giving

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Many people choose to give to Coram Beanstalk in memory of a loved one. Donating in memory of a loved one is a lasting and meaningful way to celebrate their life by coming together your loved one's memory can live on through the lasting gift of reading. 

You could create a personalised tribute fund for your loved one through our partner Much Loved. A tribute page is a personalised webpage all about your loved one where you can also raise vital funds to create readers.

Create a Tribute


Published: 15th October, 2015

Updated: 4th April, 2023

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Remember us in your will

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Leaving a gift to Coram Beanstalk in your Will is a way of leaving a love of reading to children for many years to come.Such gifts may be big or small, but their effect on a child’s future is life-changing. 

“In leaving a legacy to Coram Beanstalk, I know that I am giving a gift that will continue to make a difference for many years to come. The support and encouragement given to each child that Beanstalk works with will remain with them as a positive influence for life; it’s so easy to help effect this enormous improvement by including Coram Beanstalk in your will.” Long-time Coram Beanstalk supporter Olivia Holmes


Published: 15th October, 2015

Updated: 1st February, 2019

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Fundraise for us

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Fundraising for Coram Beanstalk can be lots of fun and is a great way to help us support more children. There are all sorts of ways you can fundraise for us so get in touch to discuss your plans!
 

Published: 15th October, 2015

Updated: 1st February, 2019

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