Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Volunteer groups like the Buckthorn Bashers are fighting invasive Sea Buckthorn on Sefton's dunes to protect native species like Natterjack Toads. Find out how to join the conservation effort.
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 new Community Litter Hub opens in Wickford, Essex, supporting volunteers tackling litter. In its launch clean-up, over 300kg of waste, including hazardous materials, was removed from just 500 metres of roadside.
The Lane family's 15-year tradition of collecting Christmas trees for East Cheshire Hospice continues on January 10-11, raising vital funds. Learn how to register your tree or donate.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council seeks nominations for its 2026 Active Awards. Celebrate coaches, volunteers, clubs & individuals making a difference in community sport & wellbeing. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
Former steelworker Joe Xerri shares how Marie Curie supported him through bereavement while volunteering. He urges more men to join the UK's leading end-of-life charity. Discover volunteering opportunities.
A former City trader retrained as a counsellor, dedicating over 600 hours to support homeless people in Bournemouth. Discover his inspiring journey from finance to counselling.
Local author Sylvia Kent returns to Phoenix FM's Book Club, sharing Essex writing groups and November book recommendations. Hear her interviews at phoenixfm.com.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.
Chris Bright founded The Diabetes Football Community to challenge stereotypes and create support networks. Discover how football is transforming lives for people with diabetes across the UK.
A Chorley volunteer group has won a £1,000 grant to host a free Christmas Day lunch, combating loneliness. Discover how to book your place or support their fundraising concert.
Over The Wall Camp needs 300+ energetic volunteers for its 2026 residential camps supporting children with serious health conditions. Help create magical experiences in Derbyshire and Scotland.
Angela Roberts fulfils her mother's dying wish by volunteering 35 years at East Cheshire Hospice. The Macclesfield support group she leads has raised over £43,000. Discover how to join.
Heart-warming moment as Guide Dog puppies in training formed a guard of honour for Gloucester Hartpury players, highlighting the charity's vital volunteer needs. Support their life-changing work today.
After a fancy meal in Birmingham, Alan and Katherine Strang founded Let's Feed Brum, now helping hundreds weekly with food, clothing and support. Discover their inspiring story.
Sally Livsey-Davies receives a long service award from Penarth RNLI for over two decades of dedicated fundraising. Discover how her efforts supported lifesaving work.
The Friends of Jersey Park in Briton Ferry receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups. Discover how their community work earned this highest honour.
Rossendale Ramblers have been treated to exceptional autumn colours on recent walks around Ogden Water and Clowbridge. Join their upcoming pub walk on November 15th or explore Yorkshire Peaks routes.
King Charles has honoured six community volunteer groups in Birmingham and Wolverhampton with the prestigious Award for Voluntary Service. Discover the inspiring stories behind these local heroes.
Shamim Khan from Derby completes a 3300m ascent trek along China's Great Wall, raising vital funds for The Air Ambulance Service. Support her heroic challenge today.
Residents and organisations planted 5,000 spring bulbs on the Stanney estate. The project will create colourful displays and improve local wildlife habitats. Get involved with future community events.
Discover how Rossendale's walking community is celebrating nature's autumn transformation with breathtaking colours and magnificent red kite sightings across the Lancashire valleys.
A leading medical expert issues critical advice as respiratory illnesses surge across the UK. Discover why vulnerable populations are being urged to mask up again and which areas are most affected.
Discover how Cardiff residents joined forces in a massive community clean-up event, removing litter and enhancing green spaces across the city in a remarkable display of civic pride.
A dedicated Derbyshire slimming consultant has received prestigious recognition for her outstanding work helping community members achieve remarkable weight loss transformations and boost their confidence.
Discover inclusive outdoor experiences this autumn with Woodcraft Folk's accessible camps in the beautiful Peak District. Perfect for families, young people and adults seeking adventure.
Volunteer fundraisers are urgently needed to participate in running events across Warwickshire to support Molly Olly's Wishes, a local charity helping children with life-threatening illnesses.
Conservative MP Marie Goldman praises the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's vital community role beyond emergency rescues, highlighting education and prevention work.