Mums Complete Alps Cycling Challenge Raising £90k
Six mums from Muswell Hill cycled across the French Alps, raising nearly £10,000 for Breast Cancer UK and PCD Support UK, completing five years of fundraising that totalled £90,000.
Category : Charity Work
Anorexia Recovery Inspires Coastal Charity Walk
Tabitha White, 20, from Taunton, will walk 10km in the South West Coast Ultra Challenge to raise funds for Beat, the eating disorder charity, after her year-long battle with anorexia.
Teen Viking Walks 100 Miles to York for Teacher
Ryan Olsen, 16, will walk over 100 miles from Ellesmere Port to York in Viking gear to raise funds for blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan, honoring teacher Hannah Freeman.
Don Cycles 445 Miles for Beatson and Salcare Charity
Don, CEO of Salcare, launches a 445-mile charity bike ride to raise funds for Beatson Cancer Charity and Salcare, supporting families in Amber Valley and Erewash.
Celebrity Football Match Funds National Eisteddfod
Celebrities from TV, music, and motorsport will play a charity football match against Machynlleth FC to raise funds for the National Eisteddfod, coming to the region in 2027.
Grandson Treks 204 Miles for Charity That Cared for Grandmother
Oliver Taylor is walking the Cotswold Way twice, covering 204 miles, to raise £1,500 for Royal Star & Garter, thanking them for caring for his grandmother Doreen Shepherd before she died aged 96.
Bee Car Drive to Benidorm for Hearing Help Essex
Steve and Mick will drive a bee-themed car to Benidorm in the Rat Race 2026 challenge, raising funds and awareness for Hearing Help Essex, a charity supporting those with hearing loss.
Charity Volunteer with Rare Condition Writes Debut Book
Jack Marshall, born with Moebius Syndrome, defies odds to write 'The Boy Who Can't Smile', sharing his journey of resilience and advocacy.
Haslingden High Charity Fair Raises £5,451
Haslingden High School's annual charity fair raised £5,451 with 86 stalls, supporting causes from Diabetes UK to local hospices through student-led activities.
Bolton Woman Wins £10k Lottery for Daughter's Cello
Ilona Hepburn from Egerton, Bolton, won £10,000 in the Derian House Children's Hospice lottery. The mother-of-three plans to buy a dream cello for her talented daughter Lucy and fund a family holiday.
Mother raises £800 for chemo unit with Hyrox challenge
Jolene Saunders from Alltwalis raised £800 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Glangwili Hospital and £800 for Macmillan by completing a Hyrox fitness event in Cardiff.
Teenager finds confidence through charity work placement
Alex Watkin-Child, 17, from Fenstanton, completed a work placement at EACH Histon Road store, boosting his confidence and gaining valuable skills.
Rotary Club Closes After 91 Years of Charity Work
The Rotary Club of Halesowen and Rowley Regis has closed after 91 years due to a lack of volunteers for administrative roles. A final celebration honored its legacy.
Farleigh Hospice Runners Raise Record £162,833 at London Marathon
A team of 44 runners raised £162,833 for Farleigh Hospice at the London Marathon, smashing fundraising records. The funds support hospice care across mid Essex.
Tom's Team Raises £2,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust
Family and friends of Tom Mitchell from Rotherham raised nearly £2,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust by completing a 25km Peak District Ultra Challenge in his memory.
Father Walks 260 Lengths of Ancient Stadium for Stillbirth Research
Ben Moorhouse from Halifax will walk 260 lengths of the Ancient Stadium of Rhodes in 40°C heat to raise funds for stillbirth research in memory of his daughter Kallipateira.
FoodCycle urgent appeal for Yorkshire volunteers summer 2025
FoodCycle needs volunteers in Yorkshire to help feed hungry people and stop surplus food waste this summer. Ian White shares how meals saved his life.
74-Year-Old Walks 200 Miles for Earthquake Relief
Mike Joyce, 74, from Winterton, will trek 200 miles along the North East coast to raise funds for Christian Aid's emergency relief after devastating earthquakes in South America.
Youth Knife Crime Film Shortlisted for Two National Awards
A hard-hitting short film created by young people in Hertfordshire has been shortlisted for two major national awards, aiming to start honest conversations about knife crime.
Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Returns to New Venue in Leeds
The annual Starlight Hike walking challenge returns to a new venue at the University of Leeds on October 10, raising funds for end-of-life care with 5km and 10km routes.
Volunteer recovery inspires FoodCycle summer appeal
A Swindon man who quit alcohol after drinking 23 cans of beer daily now volunteers at FoodCycle, cooking meals for neighbours. The charity urgently needs more helpers for summer.
Chef Raises £700 for Veterans in 60-Mile Bike Ride
Head chef Matt Cripps raised over £700 for Broughton House veteran care village by cycling 60 miles from Manchester to Blackpool in 34°C heat.
FoodCycle Appeals for Volunteers in Newcastle and Gateshead
FoodCycle urgently needs volunteers in Newcastle and Gateshead to fill over 8,500 slots nationwide to keep free weekly community meals running this summer, serving those facing hunger and loneliness.
FoodCycle Needs Volunteers in Sunderland to Fight Hunger
FoodCycle appeals for volunteers in Sunderland to keep free community meals running this summer, needing to fill over 8,500 slots nationally to prevent hunger and loneliness.
Starlight Hike Cheltenham: Remembrance Walk for Sue Ryder
Registration opens for Starlight Hike in Cheltenham on Oct 17. Walk to remember loved ones and raise funds for Sue Ryder's end-of-life care, with live music and a lit hospice route.
St Ives Choir Raises £1,200 for Carers Charity
St Ives Community Choir raised over £1,200 for Caring Together Charity at a summer concert attended by more than 100 people, supporting unpaid carers in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, and Norfolk.
Chelmsford Housebuilder Donates £1,500 to PTSD Assistance Dog Charity
Barratt and David Wilson Homes donated £1,500 to Service Dogs UK, funding a PTSD assistance dog for veterans and emergency workers. The charity, founded in 2015, has hubs in Essex, Somerset, and the south coast.
Dog Show in Suffolk Raises Funds for Animal Charity
A dog show in Suffolk will raise funds for mistreated animals, featuring eight categories, prizes, and community support. Last year, the charity helped nearly 3,000 animals.
Coventry Foodbank warns of critical shortage, may turn people away
Coventry Foodbank faces its most severe stock shortage in 15 years, with a five-tonne deficit in May alone, and warns it may have to reduce the number of people it feeds unless donations increase immediately.
FoodCycle Needs 2,700 Volunteers in London This Summer
FoodCycle charity urgently needs 2,700 volunteers across London to keep free meal services running for vulnerable people facing poverty and loneliness this summer.
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