Motorcyclist Paul Oxborough Awarded OBE for Mental Health
Paul Oxborough, 56, received an OBE for founding Mental Health Motorbike after his friend's suicide. The charity now has 1,300 mental health first aiders and a 24-hour support group.
Category : Charity Work
Folk Artist's Hadrian's Wall Charity Trek for Men's Mental Health
Musician The Vykyng launches Walk of Hope from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway to raise awareness for men's domestic abuse, mental health, neurodiversity, and justice system issues.
Liverpool fundraiser Alex Rigby gets BEM for charity runs
Alex Rigby receives British Empire Medal for ultra-marathon events raising over £80,000 for Centre 56, supporting families affected by domestic abuse.
Abergavenny Teacher Awarded MBE for Zimbabwe Charity Work
Martha Musonza Holman, co-founder of Love Zimbabwe, receives MBE for 25 years of service and announces a sustainable tourism project to fund her charity's future.
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LFC Foundation Grants £140,000 to Anfield Groups
The LFC Foundation has awarded £140,000 in grants to 20 Anfield organisations through the Red Neighbours Community Fund, supporting health, learning, and employment initiatives.
Community Kitchen Sees Surge in Demand
Kings Heath Community Kitchen reports record attendance, with 73 visitors on June 14, as working families and individuals face food poverty amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Homeless Charity Visits Scout Group in Countesthorpe
The Bridge Homelessness to Hope visited 109th Leicester St Andrews Scout Group, teaching Beavers about homelessness and collecting blankets for guests.
Shooting Star Hospice Seeks £15k for Pool Refurbishment
Shooting Star Children's Hospices needs £15,000 to refurbish its hydrotherapy pool in Hampton, closed due to leaks, to continue vital therapy for families.
Don't Judge a Kitten by Its Colour, RSPCA Warns
RSPCA West Midlands urges potential pet owners not to overlook black and dark-coated cats, which wait longer for adoption due to superstitious beliefs.
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Runner Nears End of Scotland Leg in 42-Marathon Challenge
Benji Wilkins is running 42 marathons in 42 days from John O'Groats to Land's End to raise £50,000 for his mum with advanced Multiple Sclerosis.
Model Agency Founder Raises £1,200 for Dogs Trust
Tina Hague, founder of Angel Wings Model Management, raised £1,213 for Dogs Trust with a charity photoshoot event in memory of her late dog Bella, now adopted puppy Hansel.
Lifeguard raises £1,200 for cancer charity with 5K runs
Billy Patterson, 20, from North Wales, completed 31 inventive 5K runs in 31 days, raising £1,200 for Children with Cancer UK, including running down the steepest street in Wales and through a supermarket.
Couple raises £3,200 for baby heart charity after half marathon
Bethan Gray and Tom Smith raised £3,200 for Tiny Tickers after completing the Swansea Half Marathon, inspired by their son Harri's fight against a serious heart condition.
Universal Credit Claimants Must Respond to New DWP Check
DWP rolls out periodic redeclaration for Universal Credit claimants, prompting them to confirm circumstances. Failure to respond may affect payments.
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Fundraiser for Headstone of Woman Found Dead in Canal
Chanel Walsh is organising a community event to raise funds for a memorial headstone for her sister Chereiss Bailey, found dead in a West Bromwich canal in October 2025.
Rare West Midlands sculpture sells for £2,500
A volunteer at a Bolton charity shop discovered a rare Matt Buckley Edge tiger sculpture in a donation bag, which sold for £2,500 on eBay, becoming the shop's highest-selling item.
£2k Referral Bonus Sparks Dilemma Over Sharing
A worker fears a £2,000 referral bonus for helping a friend get a job may lead to resentment, asking Mumsnet users if they should share the windfall.
Domestic Abuse Survivor's Message to Victims During World Cup
A domestic abuse survivor from the West Midlands urges victims to seek help, sharing her story of escaping an abusive partner with support from Black Country Women's Aid.
Charity Worker Earns £43k Extra from Vending Machine Side Hustle
Shabaz Khan, 31, from Kilmarnock, started a vending machine business as a side hustle and now boosts his income by £43,000 a year, with plans to reinvest profits.
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Coaches Walk from Wembley to Dunton Bassett for Charity
Four coaches walk from Wembley to Dunton Bassett over three days, raising over £3,100 for brain tumour research and girls' football.
Convex Staff Cycle 7,120km for Alzheimer's Research UK
Around 60 Convex Insurance employees will cycle over 7,120km along UK coastlines in a 24-hour challenge on June 13, 2026, to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's Research UK.
Charity Making 'Greatest Difference' to Domestic Abuse Survivors
Black Country Women's Aid, marking 40 years, supports 15,000 victims annually. Victims Minister Caroline Atkinson praised the charity's impact on survivors' lives.
Paige Bavin Launches Walk 4 Wildlife 2026 to Save Pangolins
At 10 years old, Paige Bavin is expanding her Walk 4 Wildlife campaign for 2026, aiming to raise funds and awareness for endangered pangolins through sponsored dog walks across the UK.
Midland man's marathon raises thousands for hospital
Rohan Mahan, 23, completed a 52km ultra-marathon from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham, raising over £6,000 for Birmingham Children's Hospital, calling it an emotional journey.
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Heather Stevens Made Dame in King's Birthday Honours
Heather Stevens, chair of the Waterloo Foundation, receives a DBE in the King's Birthday Honours. Roger Lewis and Steve Hughson also honoured with MBEs.
Fylde swimmers raise £9,359 for children's hospice
Six swimmers from the Fylde coast completed a 24-hour relay swim, covering the distance of the English Channel and back, raising £9,359 for Derian House Children's Hospice.
Swansea Bay Health Charity aims for £200k with rugby tournament
Touched by Cancer all-women's touch rugby tournament returns August 8 at Ystradgynlais RFC, aiming to raise £20,000 to reach £200,000 goal for cancer centre refurbishment.
Miller Homes Staff Walk 13,000 Miles for Charity
Over 100 Miller Homes East Midlands employees walked 13,276 miles in April, raising £10,000 for Cancer Research UK and Groundwork UK.
Iraq veteran thanks SSAFA for helping him overcome debt
John McGuigan, 41, from Lanarkshire, spiralled into debt after leaving the Army. SSAFA helped him rebuild his life, and now he's fundraising for them.
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Iraq veteran abseils Kelpies for SSAFA after debt crisis
A Lanarkshire dad and Iraq veteran overcame debt and mental health struggles with SSAFA's help. Now he's abseiling the Kelpies to give back.
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