Category : Charity Work


Rotary Santa Sleigh Funds Support Ashby Charities

Four local charities in Ashby-de-la-Zouch have received vital funding from Rotary Clubs' festive Santa Sleigh collections, supporting hospice care, disability sailing, conductive education, and terminal illness support.

MYTIME Young Carers Bournemouth Bay Run Team

MYTIME Young Carers invites walkers, joggers, and runners to join its team for the Bournemouth Bay Run on March 22. Choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances to support young carers.

Author Raises £20k for Leeds Mind in Car Park

Local author Edward Evans has raised £20,000 for Leeds Mind through a unique car park fundraiser, donating £1 from each book sale to support mental health services across West Yorkshire.

Uncle's Epic Cycle and Marathon for Archie's Caravan Charity

A local family's legacy lives on through Archie's Caravan, a volunteer-run charity offering free seaside holidays to children with cancer. This April, Archie's uncle Ed is cycling 242 miles to London and running the marathon to raise vital funds.

Blood Bikes Get £1,500 Donation for Medical Deliveries

A vital volunteer charity, Nottinghamshire Blood Bikes, has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes to cover maintenance and fuel costs for its fleet of motorcycles delivering urgent medical supplies across the county.

Cancer Research UK Closing 88 Charity Shops by May 2026

Cancer Research UK announces the closure of 88 high street charity shops across the UK by May 2026, citing financial pressures and a strategic shift to focus resources on cancer research and new 'superstore' concepts.

Swansea Runner's Daily Challenge for NICU

Bradley Roderick is running increasing daily distances throughout January to raise vital funds for Singleton Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, inspired by a friend's daughter's journey.

Devon Air Ambulance Expands Heli Hike with New Route

Devon Air Ambulance invites participants to sign up for the Heli Hike 2026 walking challenge by January 30 for a 20% Early Bird discount, featuring a new 6-mile route alongside 14-mile and 26-mile options along the South Devon coast.

Hope at Home Marks 8 Years Aiding Slavery Survivors

Hope at Home, a West Midlands-based charity, celebrates eight years of providing safe homes and support to survivors of modern slavery across the UK, having offered over 14,000 nights of accommodation.

Lowry Festive Appeal Raises £50,600 for Youth Arts

The Lowry's annual Festive Appeal has successfully raised £50,600 to fund creative participation programmes for young people across Salford and Greater Manchester, supporting those facing significant challenges.

£5,000 Donation for Melton Mowbray Foodbank

Storehouse foodbank in Melton Mowbray has received a £5,000 donation from The Barratt Redrow Foundation to support its vital work providing food, clothes and essentials to those in need.

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