Charity for Change
GIRLGUIDING, the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls, has announced the appointment of Denise Wilson OBE as its new Chair of the Board of Trustees. Passionate about empowering girls and young women, Denise a former Brownie and Guide, brings to the role a wealth of experience in promoting and advocating for women in leadership. […]
THE Motability Foundation is awarding PhD Scholarship grants to three doctoral candidates, with lived experience of disability, to undertake research into accessible transport. The studies will take place at UCL, Newcastle University and the University of Westminster. Following a Pilot Scholarship Programme at Coventry University’s National Transport Design Centre (NTDC), the Foundation is extending the […]
HAMPSHIRE’S leading cardiac charity, Heartbeat, has thanked celebrity TV chef James Tanner, who, along with his team, helped serve up a storm for a special dinner all in aid of Heartbeat’s work. The glamorous event, which was held at the ‘Violin Factory’ recently, saw Heartbeat host 30 guests in the stunning private home, which is […]
RECENTLY, supporters of the charity StreetSmart gathered at Parrillian near London Bridge to mark a historic milestone for the annual fundraiser that tackles homelessness across the UK. For the first time in its 25-year history, the campaign topped the £1 million mark with a record £1,059,000! This was made up from diners across the country, […]
CYBER security experts at the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust are using World Password Day today to warn people about the dangers of making it easy for hackers. The day is dedicated to reminding people about the importance of online security and according to the charity, passwords can be the weakest link in any household’s or […]
THE latest statistics show that 1 in 9 children in York live in poverty. The cost of living crisis is felt across the nation, and York is no exception – 11.5% of families have claimed child benefit and at least one other household benefit. In small cities, the local initiatives play a much bigger role […]
BROADCASTER and entrepreneur Spencer Matthews is undertaking the challenge of a lifetime this summer as he attempts to run 30 marathons in 30 days through the Jordanian desert to raise money for Global’s Make Some Noise. If successful, the feat will earn him the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive marathons run on sand. The challenge will see Spencer run in soaring temperatures […]
CategoriesNEWSHajj is the sacred pilgrimage Muslims perform at the holy mosque of Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. It takes place during Dhul Hijjah, which is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic (Hijri) Calendar. The beginning of Hajj starts on the starts the 8th of Dhul Hijjah. It then ends on the 12th […]
CategoriesNEWSTo celebrate World Table Tennis Day 2024 (WTTD2024), Team GB Para Table Tennis star Jack Hunter-Spivey joined people supported by national social care charity Community Integrated Care for an exclusive online experience. The charity welcomed people with learning disabilities and autism across the UK to meet the Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist on their free accessible […]
LEADING Midlands-based charity Get A-Head has joined an influential coalition of organisations working to improve the lives of people with head and neck cancers. Danni Heath, director of the Get A-Head Charitable Trust, has joined the Head and Neck Cancer UK Coalition CIC as a director, helping to widen Get A-Head’s network and influence in this field […]