Category : Charity Work


Man Walks for Hospice in Memory of Wife

Peter Jacques from Inkersall is preparing for the Sparkle Night Walk 2026 in Chesterfield, raising funds for Ashgate Hospice which cared for his late wife Sue at home.

Abseil Down Southend Hospital Tower for Charity

Thrill-seekers can abseil 154 feet down Southend Hospital's tower block on May 16 to raise funds for local hospitals. The event, now in its 11th year, has raised over £270,000 and is open to ages 14+.

Sunshine Fund Approves £36,000 for Disability Equipment

The Sunshine Fund has approved 25 applications totalling nearly £36,000 for specialist equipment for children with disabilities in the North East. The charity also announces upcoming fundraising events including a trek, 5k run, and Great North Run spaces.

Spring Clean Sustainably: Donate to Age UK Lincoln

Donate unwanted items to Age UK Lincoln's charity shop this spring. Your donations reduce landfill waste, save CO2, and fund vital services for lonely older people through the charity's Telephone Friendship Service and helplines.

Rhyl Fundraiser Surprised by Child's Daffodil Donation

John Williams, an 88-year-old veteran fundraiser from Rhyl Rotary Club, was collecting for Marie Curie when eight-year-old Ivy Wilkinson gave him a mini-daffodil plant, marking the charity's 40th Great Daffodil Appeal anniversary.

Hospice Volunteers Celebrate at Pub Gathering

Van drivers and shop assistants from East Cheshire Hospice enjoyed a night out at the Park Tavern, organized to thank volunteers and foster community among the charity's dedicated helpers.

Pub Chain's 'Early Bell' Rings for Prostate Cancer Awareness

Greene King partners with Macmillan Cancer Support for a six-night 'Early Bell' campaign during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to spark conversations and encourage early detection of prostate cancer, which affects one in six UK men.

Cancer Research UK Closes 88 Stores, 7 in West Midlands

Cancer Research UK is shutting 88 shops by May, citing rising costs and reduced footfall. Seven West Midlands locations, including Birmingham and Dudley, are affected as the charity shifts focus to high-performing branches.

Retirement Homes Raise £6,483 for Armed Forces Charity

A coordinated fundraising effort across multiple Sanctuary Supported Living retirement communities has raised £6,483 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. The donation was celebrated at a special event in Scarborough.

St Catherine's Club Panto Raises £3,600 for Hospice

The St Catherine's Club Didsbury pantomime 'Cinderella 2: The Sequel' raised £3,600 for Moya Cole Hospice, marking the group's 40th anniversary and bringing total charitable donations to approximately £200,000.

Voting Opens for 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards

The public can now vote for over 200 shortlisted charities in the 2026 Smiley Charity Film Awards, competing for a £101,000 prize fund. Voters also have a chance to win donations for their favourite causes.

Community Centre Raises £20k+ for Hospice Care Day

Bideford Community Centre visited Moya Cole Hospice to mark raising over £20,000, funding a full day of care. Their total contributions exceed £23,300, supporting vital services for life-limiting illnesses.

Peterborough Friends Run 48 Hours for Cancer Charities

A group of friends from Peterborough, known as the 'Running Slugs', are undertaking a gruelling 48-hour running challenge to raise £10,000 for Sue Ryder and Cancer Research, honouring family members lost to cancer.

One YMCA Marks 140th Anniversary with Major Celebrations

One YMCA, the largest YMCA in England and Wales, is celebrating its 140th anniversary throughout 2026. The charity, founded in 1886, now supports people of all ages and backgrounds with homelessness, mental health, and more.

Golf Captain Raises £25K for Sue Ryder Hospice

David Donnelly's year as captain of Bedfordshire Golf Club generated £25,127 for Sue Ryder St John's Hospice, funding 837 hours of expert palliative care through dedicated events and community support.

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