Unregistered Children's Homes Charge £30,000 a Week
Ofsted warns of a 'shadow market' in children's care, with nearly 900 investigations launched into unregistered homes charging exorbitant fees. Urgent government action is demanded.
Category : Search result: care home fundraising
Children's care home approved in Worcester despite objections
Worcester City Council approves converting a house into a children's care home on Woolhope Road, overriding neighbours' concerns about parking and neighbourhood character.
Steel Band's Festive Fundraising for Stockport Hospice
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.
Teeth Whitening Strips Cut to Under £10 for Party Season
Shoppers are ditching costly dental visits for at-home whitening. MySweetSmile strips are now just £9.99, with users reporting results that rival professional treatments. Get your festive smile ready.
Care Home Raises £1k for Air Ambulance Aftercare
Netley Court care home in Southampton presents a £1,029 cheque to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance for aftercare services, inspired by staff member's personal story.
Schoolchildren bring Christmas joy to St Giles Care Home
Year 3 pupils from Gossey Lane Academy visited St Giles Care Home to sing carols and share festive activities with residents. Discover how the school's 11 B4 11 programme fosters kindness and community spirit.
Reading store raises £800+ for Sue Ryder hospice care
Fraser's Budgens in Reading celebrates a year of support for Sue Ryder, raising over £800 through bag charges and providing event refreshments for the local hospice.
Free NHS Prescriptions and Dental Care for Young Care Leavers
Young adults leaving care in England will receive free NHS prescriptions, dental treatment, and eye tests up to age 25. A new pilot also offers paid NHS internships and guaranteed interviews.
Rivermede Court raises £1,411 for Thames Hospice
Residents and staff at Rivermede Court care home in Egham raised an impressive £1,411 for Thames Hospice with a festive Christmas fair. The event featured handmade crafts, a Santa's grotto, and generous local business donations.
Corgi Toys Bring Christmas Joy to Broadstairs Care Home
Residents at Copperfield Court in Broadstairs relived their youth this Christmas thanks to personalised diecast model gifts from iconic British toy firm Corgi. Discover how nostalgia boosts wellbeing.
Leeds Christmas lights raise £5k+ for Sue Ryder Hospice
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.
£100k grant boosts veteran care home in Salford
Broughton House Veteran Care Village in Salford receives a £100,000 Army Benevolent Fund grant to enhance dementia care, activities, and quality of life for its elderly veteran residents.
Martha Trust's Festive Fundraising for Disability Care
Martha Trust provides lifetime care for adults with profound disabilities in Kent and Sussex. The charity must raise over £255,000 annually for essential extras beyond basic state-funded care.
Chefs mark 31st Christmas serving care home residents
Head chef Andy Pridmore and deputy Sarah Pell prepare festive feast for 31st year at Cedar Falls care home in Spalding. Read their heartwarming story of dedication.
Hospice @Home Christmas Appeal: Your Donation's Impact
East Cheshire Hospice reveals how donations to its Christmas @Home appeal fund vital end-of-life care. From £25 for emotional support to £595 for overnight nursing, see how you can help.
Stevenage Care Home's Second Christmas Food Bank Drive
Staff and residents at Iris Court Care Home in Stevenage launch their second annual Christmas food bank and toy drive for The Food Shed, supporting local families in need during the festive season.
Care Home and School Share Christmas Past in Edgbaston
Residents of Edgbaston Manor care home welcomed Harper Bell School pupils for a day of carols and shared memories, reviving festive traditions. Discover this heartwarming intergenerational story.
Solihull College raises £17k for charity in 2025
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.
Donor's Gift Funds 100 Nights of Hospice at Home Care
A dedicated supporter's monthly donation will provide 100 nights of expert end-of-life nursing care for families across Derby and southern Derbyshire. Discover how community generosity sustains vital hospice services.
Centenarian Ivy's Milestone Celebration at Worplesdon Care Home
Ivy marked her 100th birthday in style at Worplesdon View Care Home, receiving a telegram from King Charles and Queen Camilla. Read her secret to a long and happy life.
Hospice workers trek Great Wall of China for charity
Two East Cheshire Hospice employees, Laura Lamptey and Charlotte Bains, are training to trek the Great Wall of China in November 2026 to raise vital funds. Discover their inspiring reasons and how to support them.
Moya Cole Hospice launches first-ever fundraising candle
Moya Cole Hospice partners with Molly Lou Candles to launch its first-ever scented candle. At £25, each sale donates £10 directly to patient care. Available online now.
Hospice raises £13,588 in matched Christmas fundraising week
Beaumond House Hospice Care exceeded its Christmas Challenge target, raising £13,588 for palliative care. Donations were doubled by five local businesses, supporting families in Newark and Sherwood.
Light Up a Life: Hospice's Emotional Tribute Services
Moya Cole Hospice held its annual Light Up a Life remembrance services at Manchester Cathedral. Families shared heartfelt stories of outstanding care, lighting candles for loved ones.
Golf Club Raises £32k for Homeless and Cystic Fibrosis Support
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.
Nationwide: Men Over 45 Unprepared for Dementia Care
New research reveals a stark generational gap in readiness for dementia care, with men over 45 feeling significantly less prepared. Nationwide and Dementia UK urge those affected to seek support.
Centenarian's festive birthday with penguin visitors
Doris Griffiths, 101, celebrated her birthday by turning on the Christmas lights at her Chingford care home, The Spinney, with special guests: two Humboldt penguins. Read about the magical winter wonderland event.
iGulu F1 Home-Brewing Machine Review
The iGulu F1 promises to make craft beer at home as easy as using a pod coffee machine. Our review explores if it delivers pub-quality pints and the current challenge of finding one.
Christmas events raise £6k for children's hospice charity
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.
Two residents mark 100th birthdays at Launton Grange
Launton Grange Care Home in Bicester celebrates two centenarians, Catherine 'Kate' Nicholls and Barbara Marsh, with unforgettable parties. Discover the heartwarming community celebrations.
Page 1 of 4