Birmingham Library Goes Yellow for Marie Curie's 40th Appeal
The Library of Birmingham was lit up in yellow to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Marie Curie's Great Daffodil Appeal, encouraging local fundraisers and support for end-of-life care.
Category : Charity Work
Sue Ryder Lap the Lake Returns to Reading with New Swim
Sue Ryder's open-water swimming event, Lap the Lake, is back in Reading on May 16, featuring new distances and early bird tickets. Participants can swim to raise funds for palliative care.
Phil Roberts Walks for Prostate Cancer UK in March Challenge
Phil Roberts from Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll is participating in Prostate Cancer UK's March the Month challenge, walking 11,000 steps daily to raise funds and awareness for men's health.
Hospice Will Month Offers Free Legal Support
Moya Cole Hospice launches Will Month in May, where local solicitors waive fees for donations. A patient's partner shares how creating a will eased administrative burdens after loss.
Tullis Russell Funds Memory Trolleys for Hospice Patients
East Cheshire Hospice receives specially designed trolleys from Bollington-based Tullis Russell, enabling patients to create lasting memories with loved ones through art and craft activities.
Molly Rainford Shares Heartbreaking Family Loss of Baby Born Sleeping
EastEnders actress Molly Rainford appeals for donations to a fundraiser after a family member's baby was born sleeping. The campaign aims to provide cooling cots for maternity wards across the UK.
Queen's Jubilee Items Auctioned for Cancer Research UK
Six ceremonial objects used by Queen Elizabeth II during landmark jubilee celebrations will be auctioned in March, with all proceeds donated to Cancer Research UK. The collection includes torches and a Commonwealth globe designed by her former pageant mas
Tina McBrien's Fundraiser for Loros Hospice
Tina McBrien is organising a major fundraiser for Loros hospice on May 9, 2026, at Leicestershire County Cricket Ground, featuring a rideout, raffle, and mental health support, with all proceeds aiding terminally ill patients.
Hospice Pink Walk: Ystrad Mynach to Newport Scenic Route
Join St David's Hospice Care for a meaningful pink-themed walk from Ystrad Mynach to Newport, supporting compassionate end-of-life care. Choose 16 or 7 miles through scenic parks and canals.
Choir Raises £4,000+ for Maggie's Cancer Care in Nottingham
The Kitchen Chorus Choir has raised more than £4,000 for Maggie's Cancer Care at Nottingham City Hospital through a Christmas concert and fundraising activities, supporting families affected by cancer.
Soldier Runs Marathon for Blind Veterans Charity Supporting Grandad
Jack Bond, a 26-year-old British Army soldier from Lincolnshire, is training for his first marathon in April to raise funds for Blind Veterans UK, the charity that supports his 80-year-old grandfather Terry who lost his sight to macular degeneration.
Big Sleep at St Paul's Cathedral Fights Veteran Homelessness
Alabaré's inaugural public sleep-out at St Paul's Cathedral on June 26 aims to raise awareness and funds to break the cycle of homelessness among UK veterans, with alarming statistics highlighting the crisis.
Lampeter Woman Raises £5,100 for Cancer Research on Birthday
Gwennan Jenkins from Lampeter celebrated her 40th birthday by organising a charity gala, raising £5,100 for Cancer Research Wales in honour of loved ones affected by breast cancer.
Allison Homes Funds Hospital Murals with £6,400 Donation
Allison Homes has donated £6,400 to Local Hope charity, funding vibrant murals by artist Michelle Codling for Pilgrim Hospital's neonatal and children's units in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Acorns' Walk 100 Miles in March Challenge
Acorns Children's Hospice invites Birmingham residents to walk 100 miles in March to raise funds for seriously ill children, with free t-shirts for early sign-ups.
Rotary Clubs' Community Impact: Mayors Join Walk
Rossendale and Bacup Rotary Clubs demonstrate local impact through annual Round the Hills Walk, hospice support, environmental projects, and festive events with mayoral involvement.
Legacy Donations: Vital for Hospice Care Funding
Moya Cole Hospice explains how legacy gifts in Wills provide essential funding for palliative care services, accounting for a third of donations and supporting patients across Greater Manchester.
Charity's Anti-Knife Crime Message as Teen Jailed for Murder
A charity founded in memory of murdered 12-year-old Leo Ross issues a powerful plea to young people to reject knife crime as his teenage attacker receives a life sentence.
Marathon Run in Memory of Brother Cared for by Pilgrims Hospices
Hannah Brazier from Herne Bay will run the London Marathon to raise funds for Pilgrims Hospices, in memory of her brother Kyran who received end-of-life care from the charity.
Blyth Family Raises £250k for Muscular Dystrophy UK
The Pegg family from Blyth has raised a quarter of a million pounds for Muscular Dystrophy UK through their 'George's Journey' fund, supporting research and welfare for their son with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Bikers Fund Epilepsy Bed Alarms for Wirral Hospital Children
A Wirral biker group has raised thousands to provide vital epilepsy bed alarms for children at Arrowe Park Hospital, inspired by young patient Ethan Brown's story.
Marstons Pubs Fundraise for Wales Air Ambulance Anniversary
The Welsh arm of pub giant Marstons is aiming to raise thousands for Wales Air Ambulance's 25th anniversary, covering 15 lifesaving missions through community events.
Firm Renews Brain Tumour Research Partnership
National utility consultancy Dalcour Maclaren announces second year of partnership with Brain Tumour Research charity, aiming to raise funds and awareness for vital research into brain tumours.
Easter Chick Appeal: Knitters Needed for Hospice
Francis House Children's Hospice in Manchester launches its annual Easter Knitted Chick Appeal, seeking thousands of handmade chicks and bunnies to raise vital funds for families.
Wales Air Ambulance 25th Anniversary Coffee and Cake Event
Wales Air Ambulance invites supporters to host Coffee and Cake parties in March to celebrate its 25th anniversary and raise funds for its lifesaving services across Wales.
£5,000 Donation for Children's Charity Sensory Garden
Footprints Conductive Education Centre in Nottingham receives £5,000 from Irwin Mitchell Charities Foundation to fund a new sensory garden, supporting children with disabilities.
Tiny Lives Appeal Reaches £50,000 Milestone
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity's Tiny Lives Appeal has reached £50,000, halfway to its £100,000 target, to fund equipment for a new neonatal unit.
Rotary President Inspires Church Wilne on Membership Growth
President Jane Hopkins of the Rotary Club of Sawley delivered an inspiring talk to the Rotary Club of Church Wilne, focusing on strengthening membership and community engagement through upcoming public events.
Fire Walk Funds Hospital Gaming Cart for Patients
Katie Harris, a clinical physiologist, raised £1,545 by completing a fire walk challenge for Glangwili Hospital's neurophysiology department to purchase a gaming cart for patients.
Running Challenge Raises Funds for Shoe-Aid Charity
Richard MacRae is running to raise funds for Shoe-Aid, a UK charity providing footwear to homeless people. His training runs and organised events in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire aim to support this vital cause.
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