Man sleeps on the streets to raise donations for children in India

A web developer is sleeping rough on the streets of Bristol to raise money for a children's charity in India.
Glen Simister, from Teignmouth in Devon, started his challenge on Tuesday and plans to spend till the end of this week days sleeping rough.

He wants to raise money for the El Shaddai Charitable Trust, also known as Child Rescue, based in Goa. Mr Simister, 32, said he was existing on milk and compound supplements, rather than food. "It's OK but the rain's a bit of a nuisance," he said of his challenge so far.

"On Wednesday night I found myself a nice little snug area to sleep in, next thing I knew, the water had flooded my sleeping bag." Mr Simister said he came across the charity while living in Goa several years ago.

"I meant to do some volunteering for them but I never did," he said. "I haven't got any work on at the moment so I decided to do something positive."

Kate Moss donate artistic picture to children's charity

Kate Moss with her children

Kate Moss has donated an artistic picture of herself in a bid to raise funds for a children’s charity. 

The 38-year-old supermodel has ensured the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) auction at Bonhams in London will be a roaring success by gifting the organisation a photograph featuring her wearing a pair of sparkly trousers.

In the shot – taken by Norwegian photographer Solve Sundsbo – the sultry star poses seductively for the camera with only her arms protecting her modesty, the Daily Mail reported.

The supermodel shows off her figure in gold metalic trousers.

Moss, who is married to Jamie Hince and has a nine-year-old daughter Lila with her ex Jefferson Hack isn’t the only naked celebrity to feature in the auction, which will be held on May 17.

Patrick Demarchelier’s image of Christy Turlington taken in New York in 1986 will also be up for grabs. Pictures of other celebrities included in the auction include Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine by Israeli photographer, Nadav Kander, Twiggy by Barry Lategan and British actor, Oliver Reed snapped by celebrity photographer, Alistair Morrison.

Pop Stars in DVD to help save children's Lives

A brand new DVD with live performances from some of the most popular pop stars will be out this May 14th and it's meant to help charity organization Save the Children. The compilation is entitled "Iconic Live Moments" and includes live performances of Radiohead, Queen, Muse, David Bowie, Adele, The Who, among others.

All profits from the release will be donated to Save the Children. Jude Bridge of Save the Children said: "We are very proud to be partnering with Music is GREAT. For each copy sold, Save the Children will receive all net profits. That money will go towards funding our vital work both in the UK and internationally.I would encourage all music fans to buy this fantastic album which will help save children's lives and give them a chance to fulfil their potential."

Gwyneth Paltrow donate recipes to aid sick children

Gwyneth Paltrow hand in hand with her son

Gwyneth Paltrow is one of the celebrities offering recipes for a charity cookbook. Rays of Sunshine is hoping its new cookbook will raise awareness and funds for its work supporting children with serious illnesses.

A wish-making charity is inviting supporters to get sizzling and support its efforts helping seriously ill children... as well as offering up some ideas for delicious dishes...

The Rays of Sunshine wish-making charity is releasing its new fundraising cookbook, Dish for a Wish, featuring recipes from 35 chefs and a number of celebs, including Gordon Ramsay, Michel Roux Jnr, One Direction, JLS, Gwyneth Paltrow and Leona Lewis.

The book out this month is supporting the children's charity that arranges visits, holidays, shopping trips and other experiences of a lifetime for children in need...

The new fun cookbook promises a number of practical and tasty recipes as well as a foreword by the charity's ambassador, Lorraine Pascale.

Rays of Sunshine enlists a number of celebrity ambassadors to support its work cheering up children with serious health conditions, including Gordon Ramsay, JB from JLS and Leona Lewis.

Other celebrity supporters include Simon Cowell who has been involved in helping to grant wishes for the charity, Chelsea FC captain John Terry, Dannii Minogue, the band the Saturdays and many others...

Rays of Sunshine grants wishes to children aged three to eighteen and has granted over 1,600 wishes since 2004...

The charity also funds hospital equipment for children's hospitals.

Previous wish beneficiaries have included a six year old with Spinal Muscular Astrophy who met boy band Take That ... and more recently a young Hello Kitty fan who met her feline hero at Harrods.