BHF to Close 150 Stores by 2028
The British Heart Foundation will close 150 of its 680 stores by 2028, citing rising costs and changing shopping habits. 90 shops will shut by March 2027.
Category : Charity Work
Volunteers' Week: Join Sunshine Fund Events
Celebrate Volunteers' Week with The Sunshine Fund. We need volunteers for our Sunshine Run 5k and more. Support disabled children and their families.
McDonald's Worker in Modern Slavery Case, Couple Jailed
A couple forced a man to work 12-hour shifts at McDonald's for virtually no pay, jailing him in a modern slavery operation. They were sentenced to prison and face deportation.
Wellness Networking Retreat for Midlands Women
The Reset & Connect Retreat on June 15, 2026, at Moor Hall Hotel in Sutton Coldfield helps female entrepreneurs avoid burnout and build local business connections.
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Markfield Student Shaves Head for Rainbows Hospice
Rosie Bland, 21, shaved her head on her birthday to honor her cousin Lucy Rawlings and raise funds for Rainbows Hospice, which provided end-of-life care for Lucy.
Angry Ginge Cries Over Mum's Pets Lost in Fire
I'm A Celebrity winner Angry Ginge broke down in tears during a livestream, revealing his mum's two cats and rabbit died in a devastating house fire in Manchester.
Manchester headteacher walks 500 miles in Premier League challenge
Manchester headteacher Peter Stewart completes over 500 miles of his 1,000-mile 'Walk the Premier League' challenge, delivering £30,000+ in resources to schools and communities.
Tributes to Aston teacher found unresponsive on Welsh beach
Tributes pour in for Ruhul Amin Nana, 34, a teacher at The Broadway Academy in Birmingham, who died after being found unresponsive at Barmouth beach in Wales.
Widow Cycles 160 Miles for BHF After Husband's Death
Rachael Thomas, 40, will cycle 160 miles and run a tough 5km Parkrun to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation after her husband Rob died from a cardiac arrest following a bike ride.
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Care Home Resident with Dementia Volunteers at Charity Shop
Jayne Emery, 60, living with dementia at Honey Lane Care Home, volunteers weekly at 3Food4U charity shop in Waltham Abbey, boosting her confidence and community bonds.
LOROS Honours Four Volunteers with 35-Year Badges
LOROS Hospice honours four dedicated volunteers who have each supported the charity for 35 years, alongside 146 others recognized for 5-30 years of service.
Davina Perrin Helps Students in Warwickshire Work Experience
Eight female students gained hands-on media experience at Edgbaston, interviewing Warwickshire star Davina Perrin as part of a programme tackling youth unemployment.
HMRC 2026 Tax Rule: VAT-Free Donations to Charities
HMRC has removed VAT on business donations of goods to registered charities, effective 2026. Azets urges firms to donate surplus stock without tax penalties amid falling charity donations.
Son Runs 42 Marathons for Mum with MS
Benji Wilkins, 25, runs 42 marathons from John O'Groats to Land's End raising £50,000 for his mother Hannah, who has advanced Multiple Sclerosis.
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Couple Tackle 100km Ultra Challenge for Arthritis Research
Charlotte and Paddy Cumiskey from Newcastle will run 100km in the Lake District Ultra Challenge to raise funds for Juvenile Arthritis Research after their daughter Clara was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at age three.
Brain Tumour Survivor Walks 100km for Cancer Charity
Alexa Holland, who lost her mum to cancer and was diagnosed with a brain tumour, will walk 100km in the Lake District Ultra Challenge to raise funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.
Tributes to toddler after mother convicted of murder with spiked milk
The family of 14-month-old Oakley Barnett have paid heartfelt tribute after his mother Emma Barnett was found guilty of his murder by giving him spiked milk.
Ripley Cancer Survivor to Walk 100km for Charity
John Bestwick, a 49-year-old Ripley man who overcame skin and bowel cancer, will walk 100km in the Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge to raise funds for Bowel Cancer UK.
Flintshire Scout Wins Top Award for Life-Saving CPR
Grace Owens, a young Scout from Flintshire, received the Chief Scout's Unsung Heroes Award for using her first aid training to save a friend's life during a medical emergency.
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Payroll admin wins boxing match for charity
Buse Sevimli, 24, from Edmonton, won her Ultra White Collar Boxing debut at The Troxy in London, raising funds for Cancer Research UK and The Mental Health Foundation.
Canton Event Raises Funds for Cystic Fibrosis Centre
An afternoon of music and literature in Canton raises funds for the All Wales Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre. Features a concert and children's book launch.
I'm a Celeb's Angry Ginge Reveals House Fire Killed Three Pets
Morgan Burtwistle, known as Angry Ginge, shared that a fire at his mother's home killed two cats and a rabbit. He expressed gratitude that his mother was in London for Soccer Aid.
Bursar Skydives for School Defibrillator Fund
A bursar at Staghills Nursery School in Newchurch will skydive 11,000ft to raise funds for a life-saving defibrillator installed at the school. The open day on June 13 offers sponsorship opportunities.
Teen's Ice Cream Dream Raises Hospice Funds
Annie Pickup, 17, from Hutton, Lancashire, fulfilled her dream of serving ice cream from a van, raising £923 for Derian House Children's Hospice. She plans more events.
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Fundraiser for Drowned Teen's Family at Kingsbury Park
A GoFundMe page has raised over £4,800 for the family of Lillianna Tomlinson, 16, who drowned at Kingsbury Water Park on Bank Holiday Monday.
Birmingham School Food Market Fights Child Poverty
City Academy headteacher Raj Mann runs a free Friday food market to feed pupils and homeless, reflecting his own childhood experience of poverty in Birmingham.
Homeless Birmingham Man Avoids Jail for B&M Theft
Christopher Kidson, 35, pleaded guilty to stealing £40-£50 from a B&M store. He told the court he acted out of desperation after being bullied out of his HMO and becoming homeless.
Birmingham crash victim fundraiser tops £16,800 in tribute
A fundraiser for Anisha Chakraborty, 28, an international student killed in a Birmingham crash, has raised over £16,800 to support her grieving family.
Birmingham Brothers Face Drug Conspiracy Court Hearing
Two brothers from Birmingham have appeared in court charged with conspiracy to sell crack cocaine and heroin, following police raids in Sparkbrook.
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Mother with mobility issues treks to Machu Picchu for son
Sian Milligan, who relies on leg splints, will trek through the Peruvian jungle to Machu Picchu with her mother to raise funds for Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice in memory of her son Aled.
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