Im part of a small charity organisation working with children. and I realise we have left it a little late to sort this out, but we would like to give the children an Easter Egg each. Last year we managed to get Lindt Eggs for as little as 50p each. This year our supplier has been unavailable.
We are approaching the Supermarkets, but from experience they place a limit on the amount of items we can buy in bulk.
Ive done a general search on the web in the UK, even Ebay.
Anyone got any sensible answers, and yes we have considered the health options of giving the children chocolate. But seeing as it is such a small amount and not on a regular basis we do not consider it to be a major concern.
Thankyou for taking the time help.
2007-03-24 23:16:21 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Why not approach the supermarkets to donate the eggs to the charity, or approach your local businesses to sponsor some money so you can buy regular eggs?
Otherwise, hold an emergency fundraiser to raise some cash.
Good luck, I hope you pull it off.
2007-03-24 23:20:43 · answer #1 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um! If I was in the same position as you, what would I try? My first thought was the supermarkets - but you say about buying in bulk - I would consider asking them to simply donate!
Buying in bulk would be probably better from a 'cash-and-carry' so it might be a good idea to approach a business such as a pub or a restaurant close to you who has an account like that and who will be able to buy these items on your behalf. You never know, the pub/restaurant may well make a donation of their own - and if they tell the cash-and-carry what they are for, they may well help out, too!
I, too, am in East Anglia - in Cambridgeshire but about five miles out of Newmarket. I won't ask for any more detail than a rough idea of where you are. There are a lot of businesses out there with a charity budget to spend!
I would also consider making a small donation myself - and if everyone did it, then you would have all the eggs that you need! I just don't know how that one could be arranged - third party, no doubt!
Let us know your thoughts - and the very best of luck to you!
2007-03-25 00:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's worth checking Lidl branches near you: their chocolate items are always really high quality and low priced.
You could also try contacting Cadbury's direct if you are a registered charity (after all, you're only asking for trade rates, not donations... though they might well be generous -- they do a lot with charities.)
Here's the contact page: I think you'll need either 'community' or the 'funding enquiries' ...
http://www.cadburyschweppes.com/EN/EnvironmentSociety/Contacts/
Otherwise, you may just have to go mob-handed to the supermarkets: I haven't checked this year but for the past three years Sainsbury's and Tesco were both doing 3 for the price of 2 on standard boxed kids' eggs with a max purchase of six eggs per customer. Ok, I know it means several trips but it may be easier than a lot of searching for wholesalers.
2007-03-24 23:24:58 · answer #3 · answered by phoenix2frequent 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you approach the local businesses to see if they can help by making a small donation so it makes it all cheaper for you......
I know sainsbury's are commited to helping local ventures at the moment, so it may be worth approaching them. I asked them if they would help out with a fruit stall we were going to have as a one off to raise funds for school and they donated the fruit for free.
they may want some photographs to go in the local paper, but that could be of you receiving the eggs from their manager.
good luck and I hope the children enjoy their easter
2007-03-24 23:25:05 · answer #4 · answered by squeegy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to costco. You will need a membership, but a charity should qualify for a trade membership.
Costco sells wholesale quantities, very cheap per unit costs ifyou are buying in bulk.
If you can't join, ask around a few people and someone will know someone who is a member.
2007-03-24 23:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Wholesalers such as Bookers Macro etc.
This is Where the local shops buy all there stock from and theres no limit to amount to what you can buy.
2007-03-24 23:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by ashymojo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go and chat to the store manager of the BIG supermarkets,Asda,Sainsbury or Tesco and ask them if they can donate a few eggs for your charity.
~I am sure they will help.
Also try Wilkinson and Woolworth.
2007-03-24 23:28:43 · answer #7 · answered by **tomtom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about appealing in your local newspaper to donate the children these eggs. Local people and businesses are always willing to help if they're aware of your plight.
2007-03-25 00:13:12 · answer #8 · answered by china doll 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ASDA do Cabrys Esaster eggs £1.00 each! A big egg, with either a Flake or Creme egg. I've got a lot of them!
2007-03-24 23:19:04 · answer #9 · answered by SikSonic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Asda and tesco and even Sainsbury's could be an option. They may give some for free if they know it's for charity.
2007-03-24 23:24:36 · answer #10 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋