Charity for Change
THE British Heart Foundation surveyed 2,000 adults and found that 62 per cent have thrown away homeware in good enough condition to donate to charity. As part of our Reuse Revolution campaign, the British Heart Foundation is encouraging ‘slow-ware’ – buying pre-loved homeware before buying new and donating what you no longer use. The rise […]
THE Fab Four from The Albion Inn based in Tividale, consisting of Ranj Uppal, Malk Uppal, Gurm Uppal, and Am Dulay, recently embarked on an amazing journey to Everest Base Camp. Their twelve-day trek to the base camp of Mount Everest was not only a personal achievement but also a way to raise crucial funds […]
CategoriesNEWSIslamic Relief is launching an emergency response as flash floods in northern Afghanistan have killed hundreds of people and left thousands homeless. One of the worst-hit is the Baghlan province, where more than 1,000 homes have been destroyed. More than 300 people have been reported as killed so far, but many more are still missing. […]
A Leamington Spa-based charity has received a £7,500 grant to support two projects which are helping local people affected by the cost-of-living crisis. The Brunswick Healthy Living Centre (BHLC) has received funding to support the continuation of its Emergency Chilled Food Bank Project which was initially set up in response to the Covid lockdown. BHLC […]
CategoriesNEWSToday is Nakba Day, an annual day of commemoration. A day of remembrance made especially poignant this year, as we mark over 200 days into ongoing bombardment, displacement and blockade of Palestinians in Gaza. Here we look at the origins and significance of the day. What is Nakba Day? May 15 is Nakba Day. It […]
THE Health Lottery has announced the launch of its newest venture, the ‘Paying it Forward’ podcast, hosted by renowned radio and TV presenter, Danni Menzies. This engaging and entertaining series aims to delve into the heart of the human experience, celebrating both the small and big wins in life while championing the spirit of giving […]
EVERTONIANS have the chance of getting their hands on the tracksuit manager Sean Dyche wore in the week which saw the Toffees win three out of three, including a memorable derby-day victory. The tracksuit will make its way to a Blues fan after Dyche agreed to donate the clothing item to help raise vital funds for Everton […]
MARTYN Cassidy, a man who is on a mission to complete 50 organised running events in a year to raise funds for Francis House Children’s Hospice, has selected the Great Manchester Run as event number 46. With his 50th birthday approaching on June 28, Martyn will be donning his bright yellow running vest as he […]
A retired man from Berkshire who uses his passion for military history to raise money for Blind Veterans UK, the national charity for vision-impaired ex-Service men and women, has raised over £2,000. Chris Leworthy, from Burghfield, has always had a strong interest in military history but has been able to dedicate more time to it […]
A wills specialist, that has helped over 100,000 people write their wills thanks to the efficiencies of its technology, has slammed the probate office after news broke of them extending the cuts to their phone lines services indefinitely. Carl Christensen founded FreeWills in 2018 with a simple mission, to create a positive impact that benefits […]