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The amazing difference we make through fundraising | Charlie Doherty | TEDxYouth@HamptonCourtHouse

2,861 views · Published 22 October 2014 · 12:46 · Indexed 2 October 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2014 · Nonprofits & Activism

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This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. In this talk, Charlie shares his experiences in fundraising and explains the deep impact that can be made through fundraising. Give it a go!

Charlie has raised £50,000 for charity, starting when he refused Christmas and birthday gifts at the age of 6, following the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami, asking that the money go the victims instead. A finalist in “Britain’s Kindest Kid” awards, Charlie has cycled from Brighton to Scotland, and to Poland, as part of his fund raising efforts. The main recipient of the money he has raised is Scottish school meals charity, Mary’s Meals; one of the beneficiary schools in Malawi is named after him.

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