Golf day for James Sturgess raises £7,000
A record-breaking golf day in memory of James Sturgess raised £7,000 for Sue Ryder, bringing the total to over £30,000. The event, organised by his brother Mark, featured 76 golfers and community support.
Category : Charity Work
Bikers' Cloakroom at Thruxton Superbikes Raises Funds
Motorcycle enthusiasts at Thruxton Superbikes can store gear with volunteers, raising funds for SSAFA military charity, with up to 1,000 sets of riding gear expected over the weekend.
Salop Leisure donates £1,000 to Severn Hospice
Salop Leisure raised £1,000 for Severn Hospice by pledging £50 per England goal during the World Cup. The donation supports vital local services.
Bromsgrove firm tackles Wolf Run for Royal Orthopaedic
Judd Medical's 'Judd Wolf Pack' will tackle the Autumn Wolf Run on September 13 to raise £3,000 for the Royal Orthopaedic Charity's Oncology Appeal.
Paws Along the Prom 2026: Dog Walk for Options
Paws Along the Prom 2026 returns to Liverpool's waterfront on Sept 27, 2026. A 3km dog walk raising funds for Options, supporting 180+ people with disabilities.
Mascot Trips at Finish Line but Raises £650 for Charities
A St Neots Town FC mascot fell yards from the finish line in a charity race, but still raised nearly £650 for two children's charities.
Oddfellows raise £1,600 for bereaved military children
Members of the King's Lynn and West Norfolk Oddfellows raised £1,600 for Scotty's Little Soldiers, supporting children who lost a parent in the Armed Forces.
RNLI Meet & Greet Raises Nearly £3,500
Hoylake and West Kirby RNLI's annual Meet & Greet Day raised almost £3,500, with more donations to follow, and featured a long service award for a 30-year volunteer.
Midlands firms to race dragon boats for charity
Midlands businesses will compete in a charity dragon boat race on Birmingham's canals, raising funds for local causes. The event promises team-building and community spirit.
Camden HIV Nurse, 65, Tackles 25km London Walk for Charity
Tom Fernandez, 65, a Camden nurse with 30+ years in HIV care, will walk 25km on Aug 22 to raise funds for the Royal Free Charity, supporting the Ian Charleson Day Centre.
Brothers tackle Three Peaks for hospice
Tom Danson and his brother Robert will climb Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis in October to raise funds for Moya Cole Hospice, in memory of Tom's sister Cathy.
Spudman's Rugeley Visit Rescheduled, Free Jacket Potatoes
Spudman's rearranged Rugeley visit is set for a new date, offering free jacket potatoes to fans after the original event was postponed.
Whitchurch Cricket Club's 250th Anniversary Charity Match
Whitchurch Cricket Club celebrated its 250th anniversary with a charity match for Parkinson's UK, where Gary Shaughnessy, diagnosed in 2015, returned to cricket after 25 years, raising awareness and funds.
Cathedral Abseil Raises £2,300 for Coventry Foodbank
Nine volunteers abseiled 90ft down Coventry Cathedral, raising over £2,300 for the local foodbank, which had faced record-low supplies. The funds secure emergency food until September.
Derby pub raises £5,000 for Macmillan in memory of regular
The Kingsway pub in Derby raised £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after a weekend of events, with over 500 attendees, in memory of Ellen Hill.
Runner's 100-Mile Challenge for Adoption Charity
Dedicated runner Andy Edwards is running 100 miles across 10 races in 2026 to raise funds for Adoption Matters, supporting children in care find loving homes. He's passed 53 miles so far.
BirminghamLive campaign inspires Erdington baby bank
Erdington Baby Bank, inspired by BirminghamLive's child poverty campaign, has supported over 200 families since opening eight months ago.
Birmingham Baby Bank Marks 'Full Circle' Moment
New Beginnings baby bank in Smethwick marks a 'full circle' as a former recipient returns to volunteer, highlighting community support amid rising demand.
Final JETRide 2025 at RAF Cranwell to Boost Youth
The Jon Egging Trust's final JETRide on Sept 19 at RAF Cranwell offers 30-100 mile routes, aiming to raise vital funds for youth resilience programmes across Lincolnshire.
NHS Secretary Runs Great North Run for Charity
Sarah Parker, NHS secretary at Rochford Hospital, will run the Great North Run in September to raise funds for NHS Charities Together and her trust's charity.
Erdington Baby Bank hits 200 referrals amid poverty crisis
Erdington Baby Bank has met 200 aid requests since January, providing essentials to Birmingham families amid record child poverty rates in the West Midlands.
Redrow NW Donates £1,500 to Children's Adventure Farm Trust
Redrow North West donates £1,500 to The Children's Adventure Farm Trust, supporting free trips and holidays for disadvantaged children across the region.
Care homes urged to join veterans run challenge
Lincolnshire care homes are urged to take part in the Great North Run Care Home Challenge to support veterans. Teams complete 13.1 miles together, raising awareness for 26,000 veterans in care.
Barton-le-Clay £1,000 Community Chest Funding Opens
Taylor Wimpey launches £1,000 Community Chest for Barton-le-Clay groups. Nominate by Sept 3, 2026. New homes coming.
Cat found dumped in Birmingham cage with kittens needs new home
A gentle cat named Nadia, found dumped in a dog crate in Birmingham while nursing kittens not her own, is now ready for rehoming after a harrowing ordeal.
Care Worker Shaves Head for Cancer Charity
Sharon, a care assistant at Maple Leaf Lodge, shaved her head raising £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Darren added £50, totaling £550.
Dad Runs Great North Run for Charity That Kept Family Together
Luke Wilson runs the Great North Run for The Sick Children's Trust after his newborn son Edward's critical illness; charity's Crawford House kept family close.
Gateley and Maiden fund girls cricket kit for Nottinghamshire
A £15,000 partnership funds girls-specific cricket kit for 100+ Nottinghamshire girls in 2026/27, boosting access and confidence in the sport.
80-Year-Old Volunteer Marks 30 Years of Therapy Dog Visits
80-year-old Pat Harte has spent 30 years volunteering with therapy dogs at St Andrew's Healthcare, bringing comfort and joy to patients across Essex, Birmingham, and Northampton.
Win Lindisfarne Festival Tickets in Sunshine Fund Draw
Win weekend camping tickets for 2 to Lindisfarne Festival, UK's Best Small Festival, by entering the Sunshine Fund prize draw. Entries cost £5, support disabled children.
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