Solihull Bar Hosts Fundraiser for Matt O'Gara's Family
Strawberry Fields bar in Shirley is holding a special evening on July 11 to remember Matt O'Gara and raise funds for his family after his tragic death.
Category : Charity Work
Jack Pitcher Aims for Iceland World Record Run for SSAFA
Jack Pitcher, 30, will attempt a world record run across Iceland from June 29 to July 5, raising £10,000 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Clitheroe mother runs 80 miles between NHS units
Rachel Lucas, a mother of two from Clitheroe, will run 80 miles between two NHS units that treated her for postpartum psychosis, raising funds for charity.
Long Eaton Man Treks Everest for MND Charity
Pete Collins from Long Eaton will trek to Everest base camp in memory of his father and aunt, raising funds for the MND Association to support families affected by motor neurone disease.
Golf Day Raises £16,000 for Homeless Youth in Herts
Croudace Homes raised £16,000 at a charity golf day for Herts Young Homeless, supporting vulnerable young people across Hertfordshire with education, counselling, and housing.
Vintage vehicle challenge for dementia families in Surrey
A Surrey tree officer leads a vintage vehicle challenge this weekend to support families affected by dementia, raising funds in memory of her father.
Lolly Team Raises £2,393 for Kids Inspire Charity
Nine members from Lolly completed the Colchester Stampede 10k, raising £2,393.73 for Kids Inspire, supporting children's mental health.
Taylor Wimpey Manchester Raises £17,500 for Charity
Taylor Wimpey Manchester raised over £17,500 in a coastal walking challenge for the Youth Adventure Trust and Little Green Sock Project.
BHF to Close 150 Stores by 2028 After Review
The British Heart Foundation will close around 150 stores over two years, citing rising costs and changing shopping habits. The first 90 closures will happen by spring 2027.
Skydive survivor to jump for charity that saved his life
Joshua Tayman, who survived a 50ft fall in Snowdon, will skydive to raise funds for Wales Air Ambulance, the charity that helped save his life.
Batley Teen Raises £1K for Sick Children's Trust
Lacey Knowles, 17, raised £1,042 for The Sick Children's Trust's Eckersley House after her baby nephew Oscar died from a rare genetic disorder. Her fundraising was part of her English coursework.
Bromleys Solicitors Raises £900 for Christie Charity
A six-person team from Bromleys Solicitors raised over £900 for The Christie Charity by completing the AJ Bell Great Manchester 10k Run in Tameside, Greater Manchester.
Maidstone Mechanic Raises £40,000 for Charity
A Maidstone mechanic who never set foot in a gym completed four boxing matches and a truck pull, raising over £40,000 for Cancer Research UK and Baton of Hope.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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