Forever Stars Reaches £1M for Baby Loss Support
Nottinghamshire charity Forever Stars has raised £1 million over 12 years to support families affected by baby loss, funding Serenity Suites and a garden.
Category : Charity Work
Former GB decathlete Alex Gibson awarded MBE for MND fundraising
Former GB decathlete Alex Gibson, diagnosed with MND in 2018, has received an MBE from Princess Anne after raising over £1.2m through 21 endurance challenges to support families affected by the disease.
Cyclists Raise £20,000 for Honeypot Children’s Charity
A team of 11 cyclists completed a 260-mile challenge, raising £20,000 for The Honeypot Children’s Charity, bringing total funds to £72,000 since 2024.
Lincolnshire groups share £7,619 in Bradbury grants
Seven Lincolnshire community organisations receive £7,619 total from The Bradbury Foundation to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing, and boost creativity through diverse local projects.
High Sheriff visits Headspace youth mental health charity
High Sheriff Dame Fiona Reynolds visited Headspace in Bourton on the Water to see how community funding supports youth mental health. The charity supports 77 young people, with 37 on a waiting list.
Retired Man and Dog Raise £14,500 Walking Welsh Coast
A retired man and his dog raised over £14,500 by walking the 870-mile Wales Coast Path in memory of his late wife, Debbie, who received care at Nightingale House Hospice.
Cerebral Palsy Volunteer Writes Pot-Washing Poem
Sam Goodwin, 27, with cerebral palsy and autism, wrote a poem about washing dishes for FoodCycle. The charity needs 8,500+ volunteers this summer to keep community meals running.
Notts Hospice Volunteer Wins Order of Mercy Medal
Joanne Brunner, a dedicated Nottinghamshire Hospice volunteer, received the Order of Mercy medal in London for her outstanding commitment to end-of-life care.
Wildlife Trust Marks 70 Years of Conservation Success
Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust celebrated 70 years, 50 years of Rutland Water Nature Reserve, and 30 years of the Rutland Ospreys project at a special event, raising £1,485 for future projects.
Fun Run Raises £80,000 for Velindre Cancer Charity
Over 800 participants raised more than £80,000 for Velindre Cancer Service at the first 'Show Cancer The V' fun run in Bute Park, Cardiff, on July 19.
Cyclist Raises £165k for Cancer Research with Berlin to London Ride
George Southgate led 26 cyclists 600 miles from Berlin to London, raising £165,000 for the Institute of Cancer Research after his father died of bowel cancer.
Community cook appeals for volunteers for free meals
A grandmother volunteer is backing a national drive to recruit helpers to transform surplus food into free meals across the West Midlands, with urgent need over summer.
EACH Family Walks Mini Pier 2 Pier Challenge
The Todd family from Mildenhall, supported by East Anglia's Children's Hospices, will walk the Mini Pier 2 Pier challenge on September 12 to give back after receiving care for their son Oliver, who has Muscular Dystrophy.
Diagrama Skydive to Raise Funds for Vulnerable People
An 11-person team from Diagrama Foundation will skydive on September 18, 2026, at Headcorn Aerodrome to raise £25,000 for vulnerable children and adults.
Hospice Launches 100k Your Way Challenge for August
St Margaret's Hospice Care challenges Somerset residents to complete 100km in August, raising £100 each to fund palliative care. Participants choose their activity.
Amazon Donates 300kg Food to Birmingham Foodbank
Amazon's Sutton Coldfield fulfilment centre donated over 300kg of food to Birmingham Foodbank, providing vital supplies to over 40 people facing financial hardship in the city.
196-Mile Charity Walk from Swansea to London
Simon Richardson is walking 196 miles from Swansea to London to raise £2,500 for The Salvation Army's community work in Morriston, covering the route in two weeks.
Family Event Marks 50 Years of Friends of the Baby Unit
A family fundraising event celebrating 50 years of Friends of the Baby Unit will take place next month, with three generations of one Derbyshire family coming together to support vulnerable babies.
Amazon Donates 300kg of Food to Birmingham Foodbank
Amazon's Sutton Coldfield warehouse has donated 300kg of food to Birmingham Foodbank, supporting local families in need during the cost-of-living crisis.
Win a Porsche or £100,000 in SilentMode Competition
SilentMode launches a competition to win a Porsche 911 Carrera GTS or £100,000 cash, with tickets from £1, supporting mental health charities.
Rutland man drives Tuk Tuk 120 miles for hospice
John Smith, 77, is driving his yellow-and-black Tuk Tuk "The Wasp" 120 miles from Ryhall to Hunstanton and back to raise £3,000 for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice, which cared for his late wife Stella.
Summer Hunger Appeal: 51,000 Children Lose Free School Meals
FareShare Sussex and Surrey launches urgent Summer Hunger Appeal as 51,000+ children lose free school meals, with families facing £15-20 extra weekly food costs.
Bereaved Dads Donate Privacy Pram for Dignified Final Journey
Sands United FC Dudley, a football team of bereaved fathers, has donated a privacy pram to Russells Hall Hospital to offer comfort and dignity to families experiencing baby loss.
Derbyshire mum runs half-marathon for domestic abuse charity
A Derbyshire mother who took up running last October completed the Ramathon half-marathon, raising hundreds for The Elm Foundation to renovate refuge gardens for domestic abuse survivors.
Birmingham Couple Win £333,333 on Postcode Lottery
A Birmingham couple, Teresa Lay and Wayne Jackson, won £333,333 on the Postcode Lottery after moving into a bungalow whose previous owner also won the same amount.
Students Raise £2k for Great Ormond Street Hospital
Creative students at Cheshire College - South & West raised £2,026.54 for Great Ormond Street Hospital through student-led events including a Christmas production, tombola, and bake sales.
Cambridge volunteer Sam Goodwin pens poem for FoodCycle appeal
Sam Goodwin, a Cambridge volunteer with cerebral palsy and autism, has written a poem about his passion for pot washing at FoodCycle community meals, as the charity urgently needs 8,500 volunteer slots filled this summer.
County Durham Man's 150-Mile Birthday Charity Walk for SSAFA
Neil Coates, 49, will walk 150 miles from Weardale to Edinburgh to raise funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, instead of a traditional birthday celebration.
Pirate Pete's Treasure Hunt in Knutsford This Summer
Pirate Pete's Treasure Hunt transforms Knutsford into a pirate playground this summer, raising funds for Mayor's charities with a self-guided trail for families.
Sutton's 'Best Charity Shop' Closure Date Confirmed
The British Heart Foundation shop in Sutton Coldfield's Red Rose Centre is set to close permanently in January 2027, prompting locals to campaign for relocation.
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