Pembrokeshire Explorers Hitchhike Across Wales for Charity
Two best friends from Pembrokeshire are hitchhiking a five-day circular route across Wales to raise funds for the Wales Air Ambulance and the Paul Sartori Foundation.
Category : Charity Work
Cancer Research UK to Close 190 Shops in First Wave
Cancer Research UK announces closure of 190 stores by April 2027, leaving only 320 high-performing locations. The charity cites profitability concerns despite £225m contribution over last decade.
Leeds Baby Bank Pram Crisis Solved by Community Donations
Leeds Baby Bank's urgent appeal for prams succeeded, providing over 10 families with essential baby equipment. Now they need highchairs.
Birmingham woman avoids jail over neglected husky
Jade Harwood, 38, left her 11-year-old husky Oleg without food or water in a filthy Kings Norton home. RSPCA found him emaciated and flea-infested. She received a suspended sentence and 10-year animal ban.
Rossendale Mayor Donates £7,750 to Three Local Charities
Mayor of Rossendale presents £7,750 to Bacup Pride, Kids in Rossendale, and Carer's Link Lancashire after a year of community fundraising events.
Win a Yoto Prize Bundle Worth Over £180
Enter to win a Yoto Player bundle worth over £180, including audio cards for kids. Celebrate Yoto Originals Week with 10 prizes available.
Butcher Brands Charity Box Thief 'Scum of the Earth'
A Kings Heath butcher has condemned a thief who stole up to £200 from a charity box meant for Birmingham Children's Hospital, calling him 'scum of the earth'.
Prince William Opens James' Place Suicide Prevention Centre
Prince William opened a new James' Place facility in Edgbaston, offering free therapy for men in crisis. He praised the charity's work and met with health leaders.
RSPCA Seeks Home for Abandoned Cat Baked Bean
The RSPCA appeals for a home for Baked Bean, a ginger cat abandoned on a West Midlands farm on Mother's Day, now seeking a peaceful retirement.
Duo Hid in Loft After Police Bust Cannabis Farm
Two men were found hiding in a loft after Staffordshire Police discovered a cannabis farm with 618 plants in Weston Coyney. They have been jailed for conspiracy to produce cannabis.
Devon Blood Bikes Charity Receives £1,000 Donation
South West Blood Bikes, a volunteer charity providing free medical transport, receives £1,000 from Persimmon Homes' Community Champions scheme.
Taylor Wimpey Sponsors Swimming Camp in Spain Again
Taylor Wimpey Midlands donated £1,000 to Leamington Spa and Nuneaton swimming clubs for a swim camp in Spain, covering kit costs for 45 swimmers.
Record 7,500 Join Oxford 10k for Muscular Dystrophy UK
A record-breaking 7,500 runners took part in the Bidwells Oxford 10k, raising £350k for Muscular Dystrophy UK. The event, started by a family living with FSHD, sold out for the third year.
Sunrise to Sunset Walking Challenge 2026 in Hyndburn
Accrington Stanley Community Trust and Community Solutions NW launch the Sunrise to Sunset Walking Challenge on June 19, 2026, at Wilson Playing Fields, promoting health and community connection.
Sobell House Unveils Forever Flowers at Blenheim Palace
Sobell House Hospice launched its Forever Flowers display at Blenheim Palace, featuring 680 handcrafted golden flowers representing patients in care, sponsored by Darke & Taylor and ODS.
Memory Walks for Saint Francis Hospice in Ilford and Romford
Saint Francis Hospice hosts Memory Walks in Valentine's Park, Ilford, and Raphael's Park, Romford, to raise funds for palliative care. Participants receive T-shirts and medals.
Redrow Donates £1,000 to SOUL for TINY Sing in Witham
Redrow Eastern donates £1,000 to SOUL charity, supporting TINY Sing music sessions for babies and children up to age four in Witham, fostering community connections.
Tributes to Coventry Dad and Boxing Coach Paul Seymour
Paul Seymour, a much-loved Coventry dad and boxing coach, has died aged 61. Tributes and flowers have been left at Capitol Gym, with over £7,500 raised for his send-off.
80-Year-Old Smashes Fundraising Goal With 51-Mile Walk
Former journalist Gareth Hughes completed a 24-hour, 51-mile coastal walk for Christian Aid Cymru, raising over £2,300, far exceeding his £1,500 target.
Solihull Gangster Jailed 20 Years for Kinahan Drugs Plot
Gary Vickery, 43, from Solihull, was a key lieutenant in the Kinahan cartel's UK operation. He is serving 20 years for a £30m drug smuggling conspiracy alongside Thomas Kavanagh.
Butcher calls thief 'scum' after £200 charity box theft
A Kings Heath butcher condemned a thief as 'scum of the earth' after stealing up to £200 from a charity box meant for Birmingham Children's Hospital.
Cancer Research UK closing 90 shops, Birmingham affected
Cancer Research UK is closing 90 shops in May 2026, including two in Birmingham, as part of a plan to reduce from 600 to 320 stores by 2027.
Stick 'n' Step Golf Day Raises Over £27,000
Stick 'n' Step's annual golf day at Pryors Hayes Golf Club raised over £27,000, bringing the 20-year total to over £500,000 for cerebral palsy support.
100km trek for baby Raif's hospice
A group treks 100km from Richmond to Brighton to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House hospice, honoring baby Raif Lewsey who passed at 13 months.
College Sportathon Raises £6,323 for Samuel's Promise
Loughborough College students and staff raised a record £6,323.67 for Samuel's Promise through a 24-hour sportathon, with over 150 participants engaging in various activities.
Circus Fundraiser for Cancer Units in South Warwickshire
James Richards Circus will perform in Bishops Itchington on May 9-10 to raise funds for Aylesford and Rigby Cancer Units, inspired by patient Paul Tandy's recovery journey.
Prince William to Open Suicide Prevention Centre in Birmingham
Prince William will visit Birmingham next week to open James' Place, a charity offering free treatment to men in suicidal crisis, marking Mental Health Awareness Week.
Housebuilders Donate £1,500 to Support Learning Disabled
Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes donated £1,500 to Sunnyside Rural Trust, funding new gardening tools for training young people and adults with learning disabilities in Hertfordshire.
Church deacon killed at Birmingham nightclub was 'kind, loving'
Berhane Tsegay, 33, a church deacon, died after being pushed down stairs at Sebene Habesha nightclub in Newtown. His family pays tribute.
West Midlands Great-Gran, 99, Gets Third Tattoo for Husband
Hilda West, 99, from Kenilworth, got a butterfly tattoo in memory of her husband Ernest, adding to her collection and planning a peacock for her 100th birthday.
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