Big Charity Giveaway Launched by Jane Tomlinson Appeal
The Jane Tomlinson Appeal launches its Big Charity Giveaway, offering £45,000 in grants to support community charities across Yorkshire, the Humber, and the North East. Apply by 31st July.
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Charity Abseil & Skydive Days for Palliative Care Funding
Local charity Phyllis Tuckwell announces sponsored abseil and skydive events in 2026 to fund vital palliative care. Take on a challenge and help raise crucial funds.
Knitting group crafts for East Cheshire Hospice in Macclesfield
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.
Transport firm pledges £75k more for Air Ambulance
Wolverhampton's Pallet-Track has pledged a further £75,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity after raising £88,959. The funds keep a Critical Care Car operational 24/7. Read about their award-winning partnership.
Care Home Knitters Send Handmade Gifts to Primate Rescue
Elderly residents at a Saltburn-by-the-Sea care home have knitted toys and blankets for monkeys at a South African sanctuary. Discover their heartwarming charitable story.
Mayor's 2026 Plan for West Midlands Transport & Housing
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker outlines key 2026 projects: new railway stations, housing, and a fund to revive high streets. Discover the region's upcoming developments.
Notts Charity Sets 2026 Firewalk and 5K Fundraisers
My Sight Notts announces two 2026 fundraising events: a charity firewalk in February and an inclusive 5K in March. Join the challenge to support 38,000 locals living with sight loss. Sign up now!
Bellway staff raise £60k+ for cancer research and local causes
Employees at Bellway Thames Gateway raised over £57,000 for Cancer Research UK and £3,300 for local charities in 2025 through golf days, hikes, and other events. Discover their inspiring community efforts.
West Midlands Mayor sets out 2026 priorities for transport and homes
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker outlines major 2026 projects: five new railway stations opening, 5,000 new homes, and a fund to revive high streets. He also addresses potential political challenges.
Big Band's £400 Donation Boosts Brain Injury Support
Belvoir Big Band presents £400 to Headway Nottingham, aiding brain injury recovery. The charity offers vital support at QMC. Discover how music helps the community.
Charity's 2026 Events Diary: Golf, Treks & Runs
The Sunshine Fund unveils its 2026 calendar, featuring a Crazy Golf Day, Kielder Trek, and the iconic Sunshine Run. Book now to support local disabled children.
Scope closes 77 charity shops, 200 jobs at risk
Disability charity Scope announces closure of 77 high street shops, putting 200 staff roles and 2,000 volunteers at risk. See the full list of affected stores.
Trending Hobbies 2026: Walking & Knitting Lead the Way
Discover the top 6 trending hobbies for 2026, from walking trails to knitting, as Brits embrace 'selfish' pastimes for mental health and simple pleasure. Find out how to start today.
Key Worcestershire Construction Projects Advancing in 2026
From Worcester's Scala arts hub to the Sixways stadium revamp, discover the major construction projects set to transform Worcestershire in 2026. Explore the key dates and details.
Rochdale Council's 12 Months of Achievements and Success
Rochdale Borough celebrates a year of triumphs, from gold medals at North West in Bloom to major regeneration projects and vital community support. Discover the highlights of 2025.
Rochdale's Creative Scene: Youth Arts, Theatre & Festivals
From Ebor Studio's youth project for 16-21 year olds to The Curtain Theatre's latest play, discover the vibrant arts and culture events happening in Rochdale. Find out dates and how to get involved.
Sunshine Fund's 2025: A Year of Fundraising for NE Kids
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.
Cygnet Maple House raises £2k for baby loss charity 4Louis
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.
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity raises £6,774 in auction
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity's biggest online auction raised £6,774 for the Tiny Lives Appeal, funding neonatal unit improvements. Support the cause at yshospitalscharity.org/tinylives.
Marie Curie Shop in Knowle Voted UK's Favourite
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.
Knowle's Marie Curie Shop Voted UK's Favourite
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.
Scope charity to shut 77 UK high street shops
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK stores, including Erdington in Birmingham, to save £4 million. Read the full list of closures and the reasons behind the decision.
Scope to close 77 charity shops by March 2026
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK shops, including in Birmingham, to save £4m. The high street faces rising costs and a shift to online.
Five new West Midlands railway stations completed
Construction on five new stations in Birmingham and the Black Country is finished. Services will begin in early 2025, restoring passenger trains to some lines after decades. Read more.
Charity delivers 2,400+ gifts to children in poverty
Lifting Children's Hopes Charity has delivered over 2,400 presents to disadvantaged children across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands this Christmas, tackling rising child poverty rates.
Charity delivers 2,400+ Christmas gifts to children in poverty
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.
Lolly Announces 12-Month Charity Partnership with Kids Inspire
Hospitality tech firm Lolly launches a year-long partnership with Essex charity Kids Inspire, pledging funding, volunteering, and awareness-raising for children's mental health. Discover how you can support.
Housebuilder raises £55k for breast cancer charity
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.
Wem Rotary Club gets £3,000 Persimmon Homes grant
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.
BHX Runway Fun Run Raises £18k for Children's Hospital
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.
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