Ladies Day Raises £16,500 for Muscular Dystrophy UK
Kerry Spink's second Ladies Day at Cottons Hotel raised £16,500 for Muscular Dystrophy UK, inspired by her twin sons with FSHD.
Category : Charity Work
Couple Run Wolf Run for Daughter's Legacy
Sally and David Bird completed the 10km Summer Wolf Run in Leicestershire, raising funds for Farms for City Children in memory of their daughter Caitlin, who died aged 13 from Covid-19.
Family's Grief for Son Turned into £12,000 Fundraising
A Hinckley family who lost their two-year-old son Reggie after a routine hip operation have raised over £12,000 for The Bodie Hodges Foundation, supporting bereaved families and launching a children's book.
Win a BMW M3 Touring in Silent Mode Competition
A competition offering a BMW M3 Touring valued at £100,000 is now live, with proceeds supporting mental health charity Silent Mode.
Caudwell Children's Butterfly Ball Raises £2.2M
Caudwell Children's Butterfly Ball London raised £2.2 million, including a record $1M bid for a painting, to support disabled and neurodivergent children.
Marine Academy Primary Raises Funds for Buddy Bench
Dozens from Marine Academy Primary ran the Plymouth Half Marathon and 10K to fund a new compassionate buddy bench for outdoor learning and pupil support.
Boxer Ewan Rees Overcomes Injuries in Welsh Run for Charity
Boxer Ewan Rees, despite foot injuries, has completed nearly 250 miles of his 1,000-mile run around Wales for The Brain Tumour Charity, inspired by his grandfather.
Colleagues Cycle 4,000 Miles for Birmingham Charity
A team of colleagues from Birmingham is cycling 4,000 miles to raise funds for a local charity, aiming to support community projects across the city.
MFCC Celebrates 45 Years of Domestic Abuse Support
Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre marked its 45th anniversary with a celebration honoring supporters, staff, and volunteers, featuring a High Sheriff Award for former director Jane Stephens.
Sutton family's tragedy leads to £10k fundraising for air ambulance
A Sutton Coldfield family has raised over £10,000 for the Midlands Air Ambulance after losing 20-year-old Keaton Lacey in a road crash, continuing his legacy of fundraising for the charity that saved his brother's life.
Call Handler Gets Royal Humane Society Award for Life-Saving Call
Communications Operator Stephen Marshall received a Royal Humane Society Award for his calm, professional handling of a call from a suicidal woman, enabling swift rescue by special constables.
£925 van conversion completes 1,100-mile NSPCC fundraiser
David Warren converted a £925 Fiat Doblo into a campervan and drove 1,100 miles across four countries in 72 hours, raising over £6,000 for the NSPCC's Childline service.
Sheffield Runners Tackle Great North Run for Support Dogs
Team Haggy's from Sheffield takes on the Great North Run to raise funds for Support Dogs, training assistance dogs for autistic children, epilepsy, and disability.
SSAFA Mourns Loss of Dedicated Volunteer Valerie Griggs
Valerie Griggs, a devoted SSAFA volunteer for the Armed Forces community, has passed away at 70. Her legacy of compassion and service will be remembered.
Leicester Charity Music Shop Reopens in New Home
Spiral Scratch charity music shop reopens on Queens Road in larger premises. LOROS bookshop moves to former location. Funds support hospice care.
Metal Detecting Group Raises £12,500 for Air Ambulance
Invicta Seekers Metal Detecting Group donates £12,500 to Air Ambulance Charity Kent, Surrey, Sussex through raffles and events, supporting lifesaving missions.
Everton Supporters Club East Midlands Donates £900 to Six Charities
Everton Supporters Club East Midlands has donated £900 to six charities, including Everton in the Community and Macmillan Cancer Support, following a member vote.
Alan Grigg Receives BEM for 70 Years of St John Service
Alan Grigg, a Sutton Coldfield volunteer, receives the British Empire Medal for over 70 years of service with St John Ambulance, including training, fundraising, and mentoring.
Accrington Widow Tells of Rare Cancer Heartbreak
Sam Leonard lost husband Chris to bile duct cancer weeks after hiccups and heartburn appeared. She shares her story for International Widows Day to help others facing widowhood.
Wiltshire Widowed Charity Gets £1,500 Donation
WAY Widowed and Young receives £1,500 from David Wilson Redrow South West to support young widowed people in Wiltshire and across the UK.
£60K Legacy Boosts Greyhound Rescue as Wales Ban Takes Effect
Margaret Hunt's £60,000 bequest to Greyhound Rescue Wales will help rehome dogs amid rising costs and a greyhound racing ban in Wales. A hound named Margaret honors her.
Partnership Wins National Award for Hospital Discharge Help
PACTO and Royal Voluntary Service win Community Transport Association Partnership of the Year for PIVOT service, helping patients leave hospital safely and regain independence in Pembrokeshire.
Kate Davies Runs Wales Half Marathon to Thank NHS
Kate Davies, a mother from Carmarthenshire, is running the Wales Half Marathon to raise funds for Glangwili Hospital's Cilgerran Ward, thanking NHS staff for their care.
Elephant skull and rhino foot seized in antique raids
Warwickshire Police seized an elephant skull, rhino foot, and other banned wildlife items from antique shops, aiming to disrupt criminal profiteering from endangered species.
Wigan Warriors Stars Join Derian House Sports Day
Wigan Warriors rugby stars Patrick Mago and Sam Walters joined children at Derian House's annual sports day, spreading joy and handing out medals during Children's Hospice Week.
Man relearns to walk, takes on 75km Peak District Ultra Challenge
Nathan Chilton, 39, who had to relearn to walk after a rare bone tumour and major pelvic surgery, will tackle the 75km Peak District Ultra Challenge to raise £5,000 for Sarcoma UK.
Sunshine Run 5k and Mile Thrills Newcastle Quayside
Over 350 runners and 100 schoolchildren participated in the Sunshine Run 5k and Sunshine Mile, raising funds for children with disabilities in North East England.
Harry Potter Fan's Dream Comes True Through Hospice Wish Service
Twelve-year-old Phoebe-Faith Gyves visited Warner Bros. Studio Tour London through Derian Wishes, a new project by Derian House Children's Hospice granting dreams for seriously ill children.
Housebuilder Raises £7,000 for Little Miracles at Golf Day
Allison Homes Central raised £7,000 for Little Miracles at a charity golf day in Grantham, supporting children with additional needs and disabilities across the region.
One Million Step Challenge Returns to Birmingham
The One Million Step Challenge for Diabetes UK returns this summer, inviting Birmingham residents to sign up. Walk 11,000 steps daily from July to September to boost fitness and raise funds for diabetes research.
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