Rossendale Rotary Fundraiser Supports GAND AID UK
Over 60 people, including the Mayor and Mayoress of Rossendale, attended a fundraiser at Rossendale Sports Club for GAND AID UK, raising funds through a quiz, raffle, and auction.
Category : Charity Work
Allestree Dad Runs London Marathon for Samaritans
Sam, 35, from Allestree, runs his first marathon for Derby Samaritans, highlighting high suicide rates in Derbyshire and the message that talking saves lives.
Leeds Baby Bank Seeks Prams for 32 Families in Need
Leeds Baby Bank urgently appeals for prams to help 32 families, including 8 with newborns, stuck indoors due to lack of affordable pushchairs. Donate or buy from wish list.
Sanctus Spring Supper Club Fundraiser in Chelmsford
Sanctus Homeless Charity in Chelmsford invites everyone to host a supper club fundraiser this spring, raising funds to provide hot meals for homeless and vulnerable people.
Ghostbusters Rally Raises £2,889 for Chemo Unit
Four friends from Carmarthenshire raised nearly £3,000 for Glangwili Hospital's Chemotherapy Day Unit by completing a 2,000-mile European rally in a Ghostbusters-themed car.
Dad Runs London Marathon for Son with Rare Condition
Connor Reynolds, 30, from Tamworth, is running the London Marathon for his son Reign, who has a rare condition. He supports Scope to ensure equal opportunities.
Couple Complete Six Nude Ice Swims for Charity
Alistair Bell and Beth Robart braved -0.5°C waters and -13°C air in Finland to complete six ice swimming races without swimsuits, raising £2,175 for Wales Air Ambulance.
Sponsors Key to Sunshine Fund Events for Disabled Kids
Sunshine Fund highlights crucial role of sponsors like Stagecoach and True Potential in fundraising events such as Sunshine Run and Great North Run, supporting children with disabilities in the North East.
£234K Raised in Circles: Join Best Foot Forward 2026
Over £234,000 raised for charities through Best Foot Forward. Walkers and runners invited to join the 2026 event at Aldersley Stadium on June 27. New patrons welcome.
Couple Ordered to Sell Home Over £187K Drug Profits
Mark and Jemma Clarke must sell their Hereford home after police found cannabis worth £7,340 and evidence of drug trafficking. They face jail if they don't comply.
Vintage Tractor Run Across Wales for Cancer Charity
Cardi Cranks club drives two restored Ferguson tractors 529 miles around Wales to raise funds for Cancer Research Wales, starting June 21.
Wigan Warriors Raise £6,719 for Derian House Hospice
Wigan Warriors fans raised £6,719 for Derian House Children's Hospice during a special takeover game, featuring Holly's Kit and community support.
Darlington carers walk 700km for baby loss charity SANDS
Seven carers from Springfield Healthcare in Darlington walked 100km each, raising over £1,100 for baby loss charity SANDS. Their 700km total effort supports families and raises awareness.
Cardiff Divers Carry Kayak 10 Miles for RNLI
Members of Cardiff BSAC will hike 10 miles carrying a two-person kayak on May 3 to raise funds for the RNLI, starting at Penarth Lifeboat Station and ending at Barry Island.
Son Runs London Marathon for Dad with Brain Tumour
Jack Bailey, from Dartford, runs the TCS London Marathon on April 26 to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research after his father John's life-saving surgery.
Midland Mum Pays £10k for Swiss Assisted Dying
Wendy Duffy, 56, from the Midlands, pays £10,000 for assisted dying in Switzerland after losing her son Marcus to a choking accident four years ago.
Cat Rescues Unite for Sponsored Walk on Aberavon Beach
Three local cat rescues join forces for a sponsored 'Cat Walk' along Aberavon Beach to raise awareness about neutering and support for small animal charities.
Men Arrested After Waiting for £5,000 from Elderly Woman
Two men were arrested after an elderly woman in Wombourne attempted to withdraw £4,850 for roof repairs, with the suspects waiting outside her home. Bank staff alerted police.
Farrar Bamforth Celebrates 50 Years with Charity Walk
Farrar Bamforth celebrates 50 years in business with a charity walk by Louise Davison, who will walk 50 miles in 20 hours to raise funds for Wakefield Trinity Community Foundation and the Rob Burrow Centre for MND.
87-Year-Old Campaigner's New Film for Greener Communities
Thomas Black, 87, releases a short film with his granddaughter and local pupils to promote cleaner streets and greener communities, aiming to inspire intergenerational change.
Anglesey Mother Abseils for Charity That Supported Her Family
April Collin from Amlwch will abseil down the Marquess of Anglesey’s Column to raise funds for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, which supported her family after her son Craig died in a motorcycle accident in 2012.
Persimmon Donates £1,000 to Trowbridge Dementia Club
Persimmon Homes Wessex donates £1,000 to Mill Street Club in Trowbridge, supporting people with dementia. The club offers companionship and activities.
Melton Hiker Tackles 50km Peak District for Cancer Charity
Ben Richardson, 22, from Melton, will hike 50km through the Peak District on May 7 with Everyone Active to raise £7,500 for Breast Cancer Now, inspired by family losses to cancer.
Reverend Canon Josh Askwith to Abseil 84ft for Charity
Reverend Canon Josh Askwith will abseil 84 feet from St Asaph Cathedral tower to launch Rhyl Rotary Club's centenary charity abseil event on April 25.
Essex Runners Raise Funds for Hospitals in London Marathon
First-timers and veterans from Essex are running the London Marathon to raise over £18,000 for local hospitals, with personal stories of dedication and community support.
Cousins Run London Marathon for Liver Trust in Brother's Memory
Michael Woolley and Kristina Read from Chelmsford are running the London Marathon to raise funds for the British Liver Trust, honoring Andrew, who passed away from a rare liver condition.
Kirklees Father-Daughter Run Marathon for Lymphoma Charity
Robert Knapp and Laura Hall from Kirklees are tackling the London Marathon to raise funds for Lymphoma Action, inspired by Bev's battle with Hodgkin lymphoma. Their journey highlights family support and charity milestones.
Auntie Runs London Marathon for Sick Children's Trust
Ruth Watkins from Skirlaugh is tackling the London Marathon to raise funds for The Sick Children's Trust, which aided her family during twin sons' rare moyamoya disease diagnoses.
LOROS Twilight Walk Returns for 16th Year in Leicester
The Twilight Walk is back for its sixteenth year, supporting LOROS Hospice with a 10k route from De Montfort University. Participants are encouraged to wear sparkly attire and honor loved ones, aiming to build on last year's £106,000 fundraising success.
Taylor Wimpey Donates to Men's Suicide Prevention Charity
Taylor Wimpey East Anglia has donated £400 to Andy's Man Club, a men's suicide prevention charity, during Stress Awareness Month. The charity provides free peer-to-peer support groups across the UK, including in Bury St Edmunds.
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