A High Court judge has resolved a 10-year legal dispute over comedian Sean Hughes' will, awarding his entire £4 million estate to homelessness charity Shelter. The case centered on ambiguous wording regarding property ownership.
The beloved Staithes and Runswick RNLI auction is back for Easter 2026, featuring BBC's Caroline Hawley and rare experiences like a Boulby Potash Mine tour to raise funds for lifesaving work.
Veterans across the UK, including a group from Laneham, will participate in the Great Tommy Sleep Out this March to raise funds and awareness for ex-service personnel facing homelessness, supporting RBVE's emergency homes and community care.
Samuel Attwell, 21, is training intensely to run the length of Ireland in 10 days, aiming to raise £50,000 for children's charity Molly Ollys. Early donations have already surpassed £15,000.
The Department for Work and Pensions is distributing exceptional hardship payments through the Household Support Fund to assist vulnerable residents facing financial difficulties.
Jade Wise, a mortgage product manager from Essex, is training for the TCS London Marathon to raise funds for Farleigh Hospice, honoring her late grandfather Alan Wooldridge.
Nottingham Express Transit's 2025 fundraising efforts generated over £17,000 for local causes, with Our Dementia Choir as Charity of the Year benefiting from mountain climbs and sponsored walks.
Michael Kidd, a former Royal Marine from Biddenden, will undertake a high-altitude Everest Base Camp trek in 2027 to raise £2,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.
Holly and Lee Gisby have raised over £20,000 to donate cold cots to hospitals, including Basildon, after losing their son Albie, helping other families create lasting memories.
Hertfordshire charity DENS is hosting its annual Castle Walk fundraiser in June, offering 5- and 10-mile routes through scenic countryside to support homelessness prevention services.
Thirteen employees from Barratt Homes Northampton completed a charity fire walk, raising over £6,000 for KidsAid, a local charity supporting children's mental health and family well-being.
Councillor Richard MacRae is dedicating his runs until March to support Combat Stress, a leading UK charity for veterans' mental health. A community fun run and walk on March 29 in Stapleford invites all residents to participate, with donations aiding vet
Persimmon Homes has donated £2,000 to support a new Memorial Garden in Cardiff, providing a peaceful space for remembering pets and family members. The project is backed by Cardiff Council and the Lord Mayor's charities.
Henry Moores, known for walking to Ibiza in flip flops, launches a £7,000 Rolex watch raffle to support East Cheshire Hospice, partnering with What Women Want fundraising group.
Gwyneth Roper, a volunteer at Moya Cole Hospice, describes her positive and rewarding journey as part of a fundraising committee, highlighting community connections and impactful events.
Valley CiDS charity has launched a new Lighthouse Charity Shop in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, to support children, youth, and families through community engagement and fundraising.
Sally Goodwin from Derby will shave her head in June to raise funds for Treetops Hospice, which cared for her husband, and donate her hair to the Little Princess Trust for children's wigs.
Ashgate Hospice partners with Chesterfield legal firm BRM for Wills Month 2026, waiving will-writing fees for donations to support hospice care across North Derbyshire.
Four employees from Ashby-de-la-Zouch transport firm Journeo will climb Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and Ben Nevis within 48 hours using a chartered train on June 25, 2026, aiming to raise over £4,000 for Railway Children charity.
Amazon shoppers are buying £1.90 Comic Relief pin badge sets, with at least £1.50 donated to charity. The limited-time offer supports Red Nose Day fundraising efforts.
Vicki Coles and her community have raised £4,003.83 for the Critical Care Unit at Withybush Hospital, honoring her late husband Henry through events like charity runs and a raffle.
A Clothing by Kilo sale will be held at The Old Crown in Digbeth on April 4, raising funds for SIFA Fireside, a homelessness support charity that assisted over 2,000 individuals in 2025.
A heartfelt fundraiser at The Colliers Arms in Skewen will feature a 12-hour pool and darts marathon on April 4, raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Ceri Jones.
A retired health board manager, Kath McGrath, has raised over £6,200 for Wales Air Ambulance as Ladies Captain at Southerndown Golf Club, leveraging her 40-year NHS background to support the lifesaving service.
The Mothers and Daughters Choir in Llanelli, formed for a one-night event 14 years ago, has raised £1,000 from its Christmas concert for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital.
Staff at Lincoln County Hospital's Stroke Unit are organizing the Evening of Hope Ball to raise funds for rehabilitation equipment, benefiting stroke patients across Lincolnshire. The event includes dinner, entertainment, and auctions.
Jack O'Keefe from Southampton is tackling the Brighton Marathon this April to raise funds for David 'Budgie' Burgess, 36, who is battling terminal lung and brain cancer. The campaign supports private treatments to extend his time with his young family.
Thrive, a volunteer-run community group in Meare, Somerset, has received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes' Community Champions scheme to support its inclusive outdoor spaces for marginalised residents.
Purple crocuses planted by Welshpool Rotary members have bloomed at the local Information Centre, serving as a poignant symbol of Rotary International's ongoing campaign to eradicate polio worldwide. The flowers represent the purple dye used to mark immun
Sophie Hutchison's family and friends are tackling the Glasgow Kiltwalk to raise funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK, inspired by her daily battle with limb girdle muscular dystrophy.