86-Year-Old to Wing-Walk Plane for Rainbows Hospice
Brian Fowler, 86, from Claybrooke Magna, will wing-walk a plane on June 19 to raise funds for Rainbows Hospice, having already raised thousands through skydives and climbs.
Category : Charity Work
Twins Set Roller Coaster Record on UK's Tallest Ride
Twins from West Midlands broke a British record by riding the UK's tallest roller coaster 20,000 times, raising funds for charity. The feat took over a year.
Birmingham Men Jailed for Mario, Luigi and Cam Drug Lines
Five men from Birmingham have been jailed for running three county lines drug operations named Mario, Luigi and Cam, supplying heroin and cocaine from Highgate.
Football Team Runs Length of Wales for Hospice Charity
Strong Minds FC will run 251km from Cardiff to Conwy on June 26 to raise funds for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices, supporting mental health and community.
Woman raises thousands for Sue Ryder after mum's wish
Lucy Squires, 36, from Reading, has raised over £5,000 for Sue Ryder hospice after her mother Lindsey died from ovarian cancer. Fundraisers include a ball, a 10k run, and a bake sale.
Dark Web Drug User Became Unpaid Moderator of £4m Ring
Connor Pardoe, 30, started as a customer of the SocialPharma dark web network but ended up as an unpaid moderator helping run the £4.3 million operation, receiving drugs instead of wages.
Taylor Wimpey East Anglia Raises £4,500 for Charity
Taylor Wimpey East Anglia employees raised over £4,500 for YAT and EACH during the annual Taylor Wimpey Challenge, a hike and team tasks event.
Notts motorist rides 1,000 miles in 24 hours for cancer charity
Keith Huddart, 50, from New Ollerton, will ride a £500 motorbike from Lands End to John O'Groats in 24 hours, avoiding motorways, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK in memory of his mother.
Woking Charity First Finalist of Selco Community Heroes 2026
York Road Project becomes the first finalist in Selco Builders Warehouse's 2026 Community Heroes initiative, winning £2,000 for renovations.
Essex Pupils Enjoy Fishing Day at Chigborough Fishery
Young people from Cedar Hall School enjoyed a memorable fishing day at Chigborough Fishery, supported by Essex Freemasons. They caught six trout, with one estimated at 2-3lb.
Denbury Homes Sponsors Charity Golf Day for CALM
Denbury Homes headlines a charity golf day on June 26 at Stoke by Nayland Resort, raising funds for CALM, supporting mental health and suicide prevention, especially in construction.
Heage Garden Party for Charity Marks Mother's 100th Birthday
Jean Fardoe hosts her 39th annual garden party for Action Research on Sunday, with her 100-year-old mother as Guest of Honour, opening the event at 57 Ripley Road.
98-Year-Old Harry Heasman Sets Guinness World Record for Wing Walk
Harry Heasman, 98, becomes the oldest wing walker at Duxford Airfield, UK, raising funds for Lennox Children's Cancer Fund in memory of his wife and son.
St Clare Hospice Forever Flowers: Lasting Summer Tribute
St Clare Hospice invites supporters to honor loved ones with handcrafted Forever Flowers, supporting specialist end-of-life care and bereavement services.
Shepherd's Bush man runs 100km for brain tumour research
Simon Crisp from Shepherd's Bush is running 100km in a week to honour his brother Jonny, who died from a brain tumour, raising funds for Brain Tumour Research.
St Ives Man to Attempt 100,000 Keepy-Uppies for Charity
Andy Cranch, 61, from St Ives will attempt 100,000 keepy-uppies in 24 hours to raise funds for East Anglia's Children's Hospices, starting June 11 under the bandstand at The Waits.
Cancer Survivor's Quiz Raises £500 for Rosemere
Former photographer and cancer survivor Alan Hutchinson hosted his fourth annual quiz for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, raising £500 with team University Challenged winning.
Wrexham Man Urges Community to Join Parkinson's UK Walk
Chris Knight, whose father had Parkinson's, calls on Wrexham residents to join Walk for Parkinson's at Alyn Waters Country Park on June 27 to fund specialist care.
Rochdale Fair to Support Sexual Abuse Survivors Charity
A new fundraiser in Rochdale aims to support SRB (She Remains Brave), a CIC helping survivors of sexual abuse. The summer fair on June 6 features a charity football match, stalls, and more.
CEO Alun Williams Marks 25 Years with Charity Fund
Alun Williams, UK's longest-serving building society CEO, celebrates 25 years at Swansea Building Society with a new £25,000 charitable fund to support Welsh communities.
Epsom Dance School Fundraises for Dance World Cup Dublin
Charmille Dance Collective in Epsom needs funds to compete at the Dance World Cup in Dublin. Co-owners Charlotte and Millie Liddle seek community support via easyfundraising.
Charity dance raises £11,100 for hospital cancer care
A charity dance hosted by local businessman Peter Gwyn raised £11,100 for cancer services at Wrexham Maelor and Glan Clwyd hospitals, with community support and celebrity guests.
Arctic Trek Honours Friend Lost to Brain Tumour
Martin Higgins completed a 120km Arctic expedition in memory of friend Andy Jones, who died from a glioblastoma. The challenge raised funds for Brain Tumour Research.
Sunshine Fund Prepares for Ponteland Duck Race and Sunshine Run
The Sunshine Fund is busy preparing for summer events, including the Ponteland Duck Race on September 6, 2026, and the Sunshine Run in three weeks, with race packs being sent to over 350 runners.
Choir Concert to Support Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI host a fundraising concert featuring Kenfig Hill Male Voice Choir on May 30 at St Hildeburgh's Church. Tickets £15.
Sheffield Uni Student Leads 40 Peers in Underwear Run
Law student Fin Goodger led 40 classmates in a 5km underwear run through Sheffield to raise awareness for testicular cancer, supporting the Oddballs Foundation and promoting the Wilder fight night.
Birmingham Drug Dealer Jailed After Dubai Flight Arrest
Zain Alishan, 28, from Birmingham, was jailed for two years and nine months after pleading guilty to supplying crack cocaine and heroin in Tamworth, following his arrest at Birmingham Airport upon return from Dubai.
Beddau Charity Walk Raises Funds for Brain Tumour Fight
Dozens of walkers will join Lewis Goodfield, diagnosed with a brain tumour, in a 30km charity walk in Beddau on May 30 to raise funds for The Brain Tumour Charity.
Ilkeston Charity Shop to Fund Air Ambulance Missions
A new boutique charity shop opens in Ilkeston on May 29, supporting Your Local Air Ambulance and National Children’s Air Ambulance. All proceeds fund lifesaving missions.
Ex-Guard Fights for Charity After Life-Changing Support
Daniel Rees, a former Welsh Guard, is boxing at the Welsh Combat Series to raise funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, after they helped him adjust to civilian life.
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