The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
The Sunshine Steel Band from Stockport is spreading festive cheer and raising vital funds for Moya Cole Hospice through Christmas busking performances in Cheadle. Discover how you can support.
Staff and patients at Cygnet Maple House in East Bridgford present a cheque for £2,068.24 to baby loss charity 4Louis after a year of dedicated fundraising and volunteering.
Paul and Anne Nicholas have lit up their Bedfordshire home for a sixth year, raising vital funds for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice. Their dazzling display is open nightly until Christmas Eve.
Merseyside Police officers filled a carrier with donations for Huyton Dog's Trust. Inspector Andy Robinson's annual drive, inspired by his huskies, ensures shelter dogs have a warm Christmas.
A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.
A Marie Curie charity shop in Knowle, West Midlands, has been crowned the UK's favourite. The award, voted by the public, highlights its community spirit and dedicated volunteers.
Four festive Pomeranians surprised Santa at an Asda in Rhyl, boosting the Rotary Club's Christmas charity appeal for the NSPCC and St Kentigerns. Join the festive fun!
José Maria from Redhill honours son Chevy's memory by fundraising for the Brain Tumour Research Christmas Appeal. He aims to change the 1% funding statistic and find a cure.
Jeff Norman's dazzling Christmas lights display in Alwoodley, Leeds, is raising vital funds for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice in memory of his sister-in-law. The display is open daily until New Year's Day. Support the cause.
A Gloucestershire family's dazzling Christmas light display, in memory of Sandra Wearing, has raised over £8,350 for Sue Ryder's Leckhampton Court Hospice. Open nightly until New Year's Day.
Lifting Children's Hopes (LCH Charity) has delivered over 2,400 festive gifts to disadvantaged children and teenagers across the East Midlands this Christmas, combating child poverty.
Vanguard Self Storage's UK branches raised £4,182 for charity this Christmas, with initiatives including a Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Children and a raffle for the MND Association. Discover how they spread festive cheer.
Staff and students at Solihull Sixth Form College have raised more than £17,000 in 2025, supporting causes from West Africa to local health charities. Discover their incredible fundraising journey.
Persimmon Homes Midlands staff raised £55,314 for Coppafeel! in 2025, inspired by a colleague's breast cancer diagnosis. Funds will boost vital awareness for young people.
Birmingham Airport colleagues raised £18,680.91 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity in a unique runway fun run. Discover how the 1980s-themed event brought the community together.
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre celebrates a year of community fundraising, donating £32,000 to Emmanuel House and Cystic Fibrosis support. Discover how members made a difference.
Acorns Children's Hospice unveils its first retail park superstore at Bescot Retail Park, Walsall. The 10,000 sq ft shop sells furniture, clothes, toys and more, raising vital funds for life-limited children. Discover opening times and how to donate or vo
A festive concert at Leeds Minster raised vital funds for Macmillan's cancer support services, featuring music, readings, and a powerful personal story from a local resident.
Over 500 participants lit up Endcliffe Park for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity's annual Glow in the Park fun run, raising more than £28,000. The funds will support the Art+ programme.
A series of festive events in Cambridgeshire, including a Christmas market and a cathedral fayre, have collectively raised nearly £6,000 for East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH). The funds will support vital care for children and families.
A Leicestershire family, led by Neil 'Buddy The Elf', will cycle dressed as Christmas characters on Dec 20 & 21 to raise vital funds for LOROS Hospice. Follow their festive route.
Join the festive singing at St Benedict's Church, Clydach, on December 8. Funds support Christian Aid's vital work with displaced families in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Glasgow veteran Terry McCourt, who has raised nearly £120,000 for SSAFA, receives a Regional Recognition Award ahead of his MBE. Discover how he supports the Armed Forces community.
A family-run Christmas grotto in Cwmbran is back, aiming to beat last year's £1,400 fundraising total. This year's proceeds support the Latch Welsh Children's Cancer Charity. Book now via their Facebook page.
Tesco launches its 'Gifting for Good' Christmas initiative, allowing customers to buy gifts that support multiple charities, including Stand Out Socks and March Muses. The supermarket is also running food and toy collections.
Santa's sleigh will visit more homes than ever across Kinver this Christmas thanks to 60+ volunteers supporting Rotary Club's expanded routes. Find dates and locations.
Over 130 people abseiled from King's Mill Hospital, raising more than £36,000 for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Charity. The event was a poignant tribute to fundraiser Ken Godber.
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity hosts its 16th annual London Carol Concert at St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge on December 4. Featuring celebrity readers and musicians, the event raises vital funds for families with life-threatened children.
The Sunshine Fund's quiz night raised over £14,500 for local equipment. Discover their free Santa Grotto Bus and new charity partnership with Meat:Stack this Christmas.