Village by Village asks Apple for a computer

Over the pass month we have been emailing Apple in the US and the UK to see if they would help us out with some free computers and thereby using our donated funds directly in Africa. We even made a video clip playing on the idea of Apple’s first iPod adverts… see below. They said “No”.

We asked Apple if we could have discount and to sell us computers at cost and not make a profit out of a charity. They said “No”……  Shame  ”I’m an Apple and I say No”. We asked Microsoft and they gave us a massive discount off their software. Thanks Microsoft.

Village by Village live webchats to Opensource Charity in NYC

To help develop our communications we have signed up with the Opensource Charity in New York. Melissa and AJ take us through the setting up of Twitter, Facebook and Blogs.

Video Interview in pouring rain with The Big Give

Trustee Paul Broom & Head of Communications Anna Kerfoot braved the downpours of Preston and with the help of Jo Shimwell of Skeleton Productions competed the video interview commissioned by The Big Give. In which Village by Village is showcased as good example of how to find a valued supporter We are looking forward to the finished product in due course……

Village by Village becomes a Duke of Edinburgh’s Approved Activity Provider

After 3 years in operation and countless successful trips out to Ghana with fresh faced volunteers in tow we have at last been approved by the D of E. We went through a very difficult due diligence process which looked at all our policies, H&S and general volunteer management and we came out with flying colours….. Thanks DofE

Village by Village’s AGM

On Friday the 9th October 2009 we held our AGM in the home of Neil & Anna Kerfoot. The Chairman… Dr Nick Swift and Trustee Mr Paul Broom layed the foundation for another successful year ahead.

We are now working in our 13th village in Ghana and have developed several excellent partnerships in the process both in Ghana, UK and Ireland.

We have done so much in the 3 short years we have been in operation.

The Big Give

Following a meeting at ‘Sharing the best’ forum last Thursday’ We met with Jon Brooks and Ashley Bowe at the Big Give offices at the Reed Foundation in Knightsbridge London to discuss ways in which VbyV can make the most of it’s relationship with the Big Give as well as us telling their donors and partners about the sucessful relationship VbyV has established through the use of their services.

Great meeting and looking forward to working with the Big Give in the future

VbyV Attends The FSI Sharing the Best Forum

Held at the very nice Credit Suisse Head Offices in London the forum was a collection of small charities looking to improve fund raising and sharing best practise. A very informative day and best of all it was all free …… Thank you FSI

PS I didn’t miss travelling by tube during the rush hour…..