Flora, a nine-week-old Labrador cross, is the first guide dog puppy to arrive in the North East for 2026. She'll live with a volunteer raiser in Teesside for 14 months. Could you foster a future guide dog?
PSPA, the UK's sole charity for PSP & CBD, urgently needs volunteers for its befriending service. Donate 2-3 hours weekly to support isolated families. Apply now.
Emmaus Hertfordshire has triumphantly reopened in St Albans, transforming a former bank into a vibrant charity shop and workshop. The new store offers ethical gifts, vintage furniture, and supports local companions. Visit or volunteer today.
The National Trust is recruiting volunteers for Fountains Hall at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enthusiasm, not expertise, is key. Apply before the end of February.
A new survey reveals the profound impact of volunteering at Claire House Children's Hospice. 95% of volunteers feel they make a real difference, while 85% have built new friendships. Discover how giving time transforms lives across Merseyside.
Hoot Creative Arts, a Huddersfield charity, receives the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award for its outstanding volunteer management. Discover how they support mental health through the arts.
Beloved local stalwart Brian Harper, 89, joined David Wilson Homes to plant roses at Rose Place, Shrewsbury. The event included a £500 donation to the Lingen Davies Sunflower Appeal for a new cancer centre.
Marie Curie launches its 40th Great Daffodil Appeal, calling for volunteers to collect donations in February & March. Funds provide vital end-of-life care across the UK.
Dougie Mac Hospice in Stoke-on-Trent relies on over 800 volunteers and needs more for 2026. No experience needed for many roles. Make a difference in your community.
Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust launches a volunteer drive on January 27 to recruit mentors for young people. Find out how you can make a lasting difference.
More than 40 volunteers joined Civic Pride Rossendale's annual New Year's Day litter pick in Rawtenstall. The community effort cleared fireworks, vapes, and a leaf blower. Find out how to get involved.
Rossendale Hospice invites locals to join its 200-strong volunteer team. Flexible roles, full training provided. Make a difference in Bacup, Rawtenstall & Haslingden. Call 01706 393870.
The free Ramsbottom Come Together Festival is back from 6-8 Feb 2026 with music, art & community spirit. Discover local talent, volunteer, or reserve free tickets.
A major recruitment campaign aims to add 2,000 magistrates to UK courts. No legal experience needed, just 13 days a year. Apply now to represent your community.
Volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team have delivered 20 food boxes to Poynton Community Larder, providing vital support as food insecurity affects one in six UK households. Discover how local charities are making a difference.
The Earl Shilton Scout Group urgently needs volunteers to support Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts. Help young people build confidence and life skills through adventure. Get involved today!
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Lancashire rescues pregnant cat Lily from hoarding, marking its first 2026 rescue. The charity launches events and appeals for vital support.
Fylde Council hosts a free volunteer fair at Kirkham Community Centre on Thursday, 29 January. Meet local charities, enjoy refreshments, and discover rewarding opportunities to strengthen your community.
Military veteran Mitch Hutchcraft ran 720km in 16 days to highlight the illegal puppy trade and rescue centre crisis. Discover his story and how to help.
Peasedown St John's volunteer-run library needs new helpers to maintain its services and opening hours. Discover how you can support this vital community asset and enjoy the mental health benefits of reading.
Roger Wilson, a dedicated SSAFA volunteer for 16 years, receives a Chief of Staff Commendation for outstanding service supporting veterans and military families in Gloucestershire.
1st Loughborough Scout Group needs volunteers to support Beavers, Cubs & Scouts. Flexible roles, no experience required. Help shape young lives in your community.
Lincolnshire Agricultural Society selects Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service as its 2026 Charity of the Year. Discover how this vital, volunteer-run NHS support service saves lives.
A dedicated knitting group in Macclesfield creates woollen hearts for hospice patients and hats for charity sales. Their weekly sessions combat loneliness while supporting vital local causes.
A Staffordshire bull terrier cross was found sheltering in freezing snow under fly-tipped rubbish in Smethwick. Now named Nellie, she's thriving in a loving Redditch home after RSPCA treatment.
Llandudno Rotary Club celebrates a year of community action, awarding £2,000 in grants and expanding its network. Discover how to join their mission for 2026.
The Scouts organisation reports growing demand for volunteers to support young people in developing key life skills through a vast programme of over 250 exciting activities. Find out how you can help.
A Slough volunteer group, Living in Harmony, provides free holistic support for managing long-term conditions. Join their community sessions focusing on mind, body, and spirit. Call 07846312831 for details.
A woman was arrested after police found a stolen puppy whimpering under a pile of clothes in Washwood Heath. 'Stechie' was reunited with his owner just in time for Christmas.
Nightingale House Hospice's annual Christmas Tree Collection returns from 9-13 Jan 2026. Book a pickup for your real tree in selected CH, LL & SY postcodes. Your donation funds vital palliative care.