Category : Charity Work


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.

Lincoln Business Raises £10k for Local Charities

Witham Group's annual charity ball has successfully raised £10,000 for three local charities supporting rural communities, wildlife conservation, and rare medical conditions across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.

Rossendale Rotary Backs GATAD2B Awareness Drive

Rossendale Rotary assisted GANDAID UK in raising awareness about the rare neurological disease GATAD2B at Rawtenstall Bus Station. The charity plans a June conference, and Rotary seeks new members to support community initiatives.

Man Walks for Hospice in Memory of Wife

Peter Jacques from Inkersall is preparing for the Sparkle Night Walk 2026 in Chesterfield, raising funds for Ashgate Hospice which cared for his late wife Sue at home.

Abseil Down Southend Hospital Tower for Charity

Thrill-seekers can abseil 154 feet down Southend Hospital's tower block on May 16 to raise funds for local hospitals. The event, now in its 11th year, has raised over £270,000 and is open to ages 14+.

Sunshine Fund Approves £36,000 for Disability Equipment

The Sunshine Fund has approved 25 applications totalling nearly £36,000 for specialist equipment for children with disabilities in the North East. The charity also announces upcoming fundraising events including a trek, 5k run, and Great North Run spaces.

Spring Clean Sustainably: Donate to Age UK Lincoln

Donate unwanted items to Age UK Lincoln's charity shop this spring. Your donations reduce landfill waste, save CO2, and fund vital services for lonely older people through the charity's Telephone Friendship Service and helplines.

Rhyl Fundraiser Surprised by Child's Daffodil Donation

John Williams, an 88-year-old veteran fundraiser from Rhyl Rotary Club, was collecting for Marie Curie when eight-year-old Ivy Wilkinson gave him a mini-daffodil plant, marking the charity's 40th Great Daffodil Appeal anniversary.

Hospice Volunteers Celebrate at Pub Gathering

Van drivers and shop assistants from East Cheshire Hospice enjoyed a night out at the Park Tavern, organized to thank volunteers and foster community among the charity's dedicated helpers.

Pub Chain's 'Early Bell' Rings for Prostate Cancer Awareness

Greene King partners with Macmillan Cancer Support for a six-night 'Early Bell' campaign during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to spark conversations and encourage early detection of prostate cancer, which affects one in six UK men.

Cancer Research UK Closes 88 Stores, 7 in West Midlands

Cancer Research UK is shutting 88 shops by May, citing rising costs and reduced footfall. Seven West Midlands locations, including Birmingham and Dudley, are affected as the charity shifts focus to high-performing branches.

Retirement Homes Raise £6,483 for Armed Forces Charity

A coordinated fundraising effort across multiple Sanctuary Supported Living retirement communities has raised £6,483 for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. The donation was celebrated at a special event in Scarborough.

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