Charity-raising events (7)

I believe the answer is:

appeals

(Other definitions for appeals that I've seen before include "Asks" , "Requests earnestly" , "Makes earnest request" , "Heartfelt requests" , "Urgent requests" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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