Huddersfield Hikers Smash Fundraising Target by 744%
A group of 21 hikers from Aden View Care Home in Huddersfield raised over £1,860 for Dementia UK, far exceeding their £250 goal, with a 13-mile coastal trek in Northumberland.
Category : Charity Work
Herefordshire Volunteer Wins National Award
Retired Air Commodore Tim Howson has received the Sir James Gildea Global Volunteer Award for 15 years of service with SSAFA in Herefordshire, including work on veterans' mental health.
Sunshine Fund: Zipline, Duck Race, Ghost Tour
Spaces filling fast for Sunshine Fund events: zipline across River Tyne, annual duck race in Ponteland, and ghost tour at Chillingham Castle. All proceeds help children with disabilities.
Football Team Runs 251km for Children's Hospice
Strong Minds FC completed a 251km relay run from Cardiff Castle to Conwy Castle, raising £11,500 for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith hospice, providing end-of-life care for children.
Malvern Teacher Runs 100km Ultra for Myeloma UK
Jonny Stewart, a Malvern College maths teacher, completed the Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge, a 100km coastal endurance event, raising over £4,000 for Myeloma UK in honour of his mother Judith.
Fathers' group climbs Welsh peaks for hospice fundraising
A group of 20 fathers and family friends, supported by Tŷ Hafan Children's Hospice, will climb the highest points in all 22 Welsh local authorities in four days to raise funds for children with life-shortening conditions.
Minehead man runs ultra for GOSH children's cancer centre
David Lynch, 30, will join 1,500 participants in the South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge on July 25 to raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital's new Children's Cancer Centre, already raising nearly £4,000.
Mother's 130-Mile Walk for Daughter's Hospice Care
Julie Hardy will walk 130 miles from Larkfield to Southampton this summer in memory of her daughter Katie, who died from stomach cancer after marrying at Sue Ryder hospice.
Doctor Helps Break World Record in 2,000-Mile Row
Felix Wood from Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance set a Guinness World Record as fastest five-person crew to row around Great Britain, raising vital funds.
Salvation Army Offers Free Meals and Uniforms in Wales
The Salvation Army provides free meals and school uniforms across Wales to ease financial pressure on families during summer holidays. Over 3,000 free uniform items have been distributed.
21st MHA Ball to Raise Funds for Local Charities
The 21st annual Manchester Hoteliers Association ball, with a 1920s theme, aims to surpass last year's £45,000 target to support four charities including Barnabus and Hospitality Action.
Kingston Gym Bra Bank for Breast Cancer Research
The Gym Group Kingston launches a bra collection drive for Against Breast Cancer, funding stage four research and reducing textile waste.
Brothers Walk 190 Miles for Sister's Cancer Care
Two brothers and family walk 190 miles across Britain to raise funds for sister Anne Haslam's rare cancer treatment, costing over £40,000 per round, not funded by NHS.
FoodCycle Appeals for Summer Volunteers in Manchester
FoodCycle urgently needs volunteers in Greater Manchester to keep free community meals running this summer, as 8,500+ slots must be filled nationally to tackle food waste, hunger, and loneliness.
Young First Aiders Honoured at St John Ambulance Awards
Six cadets from St John Ambulance Central and North Hampshire received awards from Mayor Jamie Scott, celebrating their life-saving skills and dedication at a special ceremony in Winchester.
Lincolnshire SSAFA volunteers win Prince Michael of Kent Award
SSAFA Lincolnshire Branch wins Prince Michael of Kent Award for transformation; chair Jim Evans receives Sir James Gildea Global Volunteer Award.
Law Firm Fundraiser for Rupert Smith with Rare Brain Condition
Swayne Johnson law firm launches fundraising campaign for 13-month-old Rupert Smith with Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, aiming to raise £1.5m for life-saving treatment and cure.
Chester Students Raise Hundreds for Charity with Bingo
Second year Events Management students at the University of Chester raised over £1,500 for charities including RASASC, Hospice of the Good Shepherd, and Diabetes UK through creative events.
Open Strings Music Group Raises Funds for East Cheshire Hospice
Open Strings, a voluntary music group formed during Covid, performs for dementia patients at East Cheshire Hospice's Sunflower Living Well Centre and charity events, raising funds.
Scooter Ride Raises Funds for Hospital Respiratory Unit
Wendy Hogarth completed a sponsored mobility scooter journey to Aberystwyth, raising hundreds of pounds for the respiratory unit that cared for her during a six-week stay.
Corrie Stars Golf Charity Event Raises Funds for Derian House
Three Coronation Street stars hosted a charity golf day in Manchester, raising vital funds for Derian House Children's Hospice in Chorley, with a gala dinner and fancy dress.
Birmingham Man's 25k Walk for Cancer Charity
Corey Gartside, 20, from Birmingham, completed a 25k Ultra Challenge in North Yorkshire for Young Lives VS Cancer after his own battle with a brain tumour.
£1,500 Donation to Coventry Children's Boot Fund for School Shoes
Barratt Homes has donated £1,500 to Coventry Children's Boot Fund, which provides around 500 pairs of school shoes annually to children in need across the city.
750 Singers Raise Funds for Cancer Research in Concert
750 singers from Local Vocals will perform two concerts at Bridgewater Hall, raising funds for North West Cancer Research, hosted by Coronation Street star Sue Devaney.
Sutton Coldfield BHF Shop Closure Date Set for Jan 2027
British Heart Foundation store in Sutton Coldfield's Red Rose Centre will close permanently in January 2027, part of 150 nationwide closures. Locals campaign to relocate.
One YMCA Gala Raises £17,480.60 for 140th Anniversary
One YMCA celebrated 140 years of supporting vulnerable people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire with a gala at Watford Colosseum, raising £17,480.60 towards a £20,000 target.
Cyclist nears end of 1,200-mile charity ride for Sue Ryder
Andy Avenell, 57, from Reading, is completing a 1,200-mile cycling challenge to 20 UK Halma companies, raising funds for Sue Ryder after his friend Andy Earnshaw died from a brain tumour.
Saint Francis Hospice Marks 42 Years of Compassionate Care
Saint Francis Hospice marks 42 years with a 30% increase in patients served, reaching 2,945 people, alongside a £2m ward redevelopment and expanded community support.
Grandmother Volunteers at EACH Ely Shop to Thank Charity
Hazel Brown, 75, volunteers at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices shop in Ely to thank the charity for supporting her granddaughter Lucy, who died aged 12 from Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome.
Bentley Mother Raises £350 for British Heart Foundation
Sharee Hawrood, 31, from Bentley, raised over £350 for the British Heart Foundation by boxing at an Ultra White Collar event in Doncaster, honoring her father Richard who died of a heart attack at 53.
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