Category : Charity Work


Man Walks Sparkle Night for Hospice in Memory of Wife

Peter Jacques from Inkersall is preparing for his second Sparkle Night Walk for Ashgate Hospice, honoring his wife Sue who received palliative care at home. The event raises vital funds for hospice services across North Derbyshire.

Bradford Family Walks 5,000+ Miles for Muscular Dystrophy UK

A North Yorkshire family is walking over 5,000 miles to support Muscular Dystrophy UK, inspired by 13-year-old Jack Taylor's diagnosis. The challenge involves daily walks from January to May, raising funds and awareness for muscle-wasting conditions.

Lincolnshire Young Farmers Charity Month for Air Ambulance

Lincolnshire Young Farmers are launching a charity month throughout April to raise funds for Lincs YFC and the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance, featuring events like a tractor tour, cycling challenge, hockey tournament, and family day.

Sandwell Council's £1-a-Year Lease Deal with Charity

Sandwell Council is set to transfer a 25-year lease of Ocker Hill Community Centre to Options for Life charity for just £1 annually, as part of cost-cutting measures to save £2.5 million yearly from its property portfolio.

Clan Cancer Support Seeks Volunteers in Aberdeen

Clan Cancer Support is urgently recruiting volunteers in Aberdeen to provide listening support for cancer patients and assist in its Rosemount and Ballater charity shops, with training provided.

Student Runs 50km Ultra Marathon for Parkinson's UK

Swansea University osteopathy student Cameron Hayward completes a gruelling 50km coastal ultra marathon, raising nearly £1,000 for Parkinson's UK Cymru in memory of his grandfather George who lived with the condition.

£300k Fund Opens for Youth Employability Charities

The Persimmon Charitable Foundation has launched its 2026 open application programme with a £300,000 funding pot for registered charities supporting young people's employability, particularly in deprived areas.

Sheffield Teen Wins Regional Cadet of the Year Award

Callie Cunningham, a 16-year-old volunteer from Sheffield, has been named Regional Cadet of the Year for the North East by St John Ambulance after a tough national competition marking its 40th anniversary.

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