Dudley Community Lottery Proposal to Support Good Causes
Dudley Council proposes a community lottery to raise extra £150,000 yearly for charities and events, with 50% going to good causes, debated August 13.
Dudley Council proposes a community lottery to raise extra £150,000 yearly for charities and events, with 50% going to good causes, debated August 13.
MAFS Australia's Bec Zacharia is selling her wedding ring from Danny Hewitt to raise funds for the Animal Welfare League, donating part of the proceeds.
Lidl expands free food scheme to 196 UK stores, including 10 in West Midlands, via Olio app. Volunteers collect surplus food for local families.
Residents and staff at Rainbow Fields in Shipston-on-Stour raised £614 for Breast Cancer Now, inspired by neighbour Jacqueline's cancer battle. Orbit added £250.
Northern Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket, a long-standing Francis House Children's Hospice supporter, dies aged 80. He raised thousands through tours and charity events.
The Hambledon Hilly running event, now in its 11th year, will support Brain Tumour Research after co-founder Chris Crowe's brother faced health challenges from a brain tumour.
Bluebell Park Care Home in Chellaston raised £135 and collected over 100 pet supply donations for Harley's Hounds Animal Rescue at a charity coffee morning.
WHN Solicitors' 18th charity golf day raises £7,000 for Rossendale Hospice, bringing total to £96,000, with £100k milestone in sight.
Modulek raised £670 in the Big Keepy Uppy Challenge, netting a signed AFC Bournemouth ball. The event raised £3,406.25 for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance.
A Big Green Picnic in Chelmsford raised £625 for Dementia Adventure, supporting people with dementia through outdoor activities and community connection.
Businesses are urged to donate prizes for Sutton Coldfield's Bra-B-Q charity fundraiser, which raises vital funds for local causes. The event returns this summer with a call for community support.
Lidl GB expands its 'Feed it Back' scheme to 196 UK stores, partnering with Olio to rescue surplus food. Expected to redistribute 5,000 tonnes yearly, equivalent to nearly 11.9 million meals.
Sobell House Hospice shops announce Summer Spectacular Saturday in Wantage with discounts, freebies, and an exclusive Annie Sloan painting workshop in Bicester.
Toolstation hosted a clay pigeon shoot in Broadway, raising nearly £46,000 for the British Heart Foundation, with CPR training for attendees.
Ex-Flint Mayor Russ Davies and Mayoress Norma Davies raised £500 for Wales Air Ambulance through community events, including a civic ball, supporting the charity's vital lifesaving services.
Bromleys Solicitors in Tameside raised £4,370 for The Christie Charity after practice manager Louise Nolan was diagnosed with breast cancer, urging women to attend screenings.
Derby's Mayor Cllr Jonathan Smale will skydive 15,000 feet on August 21, aiming to raise £2,000 for Derbyshire Children's Holiday Centre and Living Recovery Foundation.
Emily Slatter, 29, from Wakefield, conquered Tough Mudder Yorkshire with her team, raising £1,441 for Muscular Dystrophy UK in memory of her brother Joe, who died in 2021 aged 28.
An Olympic stadium in Megara has been turned into a temporary shelter for over 110 dogs rescued from wildfires raging in Attica, Greece, as volunteers and vets care for the animals.
Forthglade's dog treat subscription offers 20% off multipacks, delivering natural, grain-free treats monthly. Learn how to save on quality canine snacks.
Nadia, a pregnant cat, was found dumped in a dog crate in a Birmingham alley with five kittens. After a hard journey, she's now ready for a loving home.
Specsavers Colwyn Bay donates £1 per glasses sale in August, supporting North Wales Superkids and The Little Princess Trust, with staff donating hair.
Young fundraisers in Nottingham raised £9,400 for homeless charity Framework, celebrated at awards evening with guest speaker Adam Pagett.
A Birmingham law firm's team pedaled through the night, raising £17,000 for Cure Leukaemia, funding vital research and patient support.
Lucy Canham, 36, from Moseley, has spent five years supporting children in temporary accommodation in Birmingham through her running group Run Of A Kind, providing sports sessions and donating trainers.
A property firm's team completed the DEKA IGNITE challenge, raising vital funds for the MS Society, beating their target by nearly 27 minutes.
Gideon the Shetland pony delighted patients and staff at Moya Cole Hospice, a visit made in gratitude for the care given to owner Rebecca Marchmont's uncle.
Marston's Welsh arm, with 121 pubs, partners with Wales Air Ambulance for 2025-26, aiming to raise £50,000 for its 25th anniversary, including a Snowdon hike by managers.
Azets staff cycled 750 miles in a 24-hour Wattbike challenge, raising over £5,000 for Big C little c charity in Nottingham.
Nurse Emily Millward, 30, will abseil Arrowe Park Hospital to thank staff who saved her and her premature baby Erin, born 15 weeks early.