Charity for Change
LANCASHIRE-born actress Nicola Stephenson unveils a lovely personal anecdote in an upcoming episode of The Health Lottery’s ‘Paying it Forward’ podcast, hosted by the effervescent Danni Menzies. The episode, slated for release on Thursday 18th July features Stephenson delving into her early acting career and the pivotal role played by Bafta award-winning actor Timothy Spall. Stephenson’s […]
RECENTLY the nation marked National Thank You Day, a special occasion that unites millions of people across the UK in celebration and gratitude for those who go above and beyond for their communities. This day shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes in our neighbourhoods – the volunteers, teachers, carers, and local legends who tirelessly […]
CategoriesNEWSRESPONDING to the growing levels of food insecurity across the UK, Human Appeal, a leading humanitarian aid charity, has partnered with global cash and carry, Aytac, to launch Purple Parcels – United Against Hunger, a campaign that will deliver food parcels to families and individuals in need through to July next year. Research from The […]
CategoriesNEWSAGE UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire has announced its Dance-A-Thon, a family-friendly fundraising event taking place on Thursday 1st August. This vibrant event encourages participants of all ages to come together at Worcestershire County Cricket Club for a day of dance, fun, and community spirit, all in support of a vital cause. The charity is inviting […]
CategoriesNEWSA group of fundraisers put their own spin on the hit TV gameshow ‘It’s a Knockout’ to raise more than £4,500 in support of Oxford United in the Community and its countywide programmes. Organised by Gregory Surveyors, eight teams swapped their usual weekday environment for an assault course, paddleboarding, raft building and an ice bath […]
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised to provide emergency shelter for people in Gaza, at a vibrant five-day fundraising event. With the support of the Lagan Valley Rotary Club, Sara McCorkell welcomed people to an open-garden event at her home in Dormore to raise funds for the international disaster relief charity, ShelterBox. The host, Sara, […]
CategoriesNEWSSOS Silence of Suicide (SOS), a leading mental health charity, has expressed its deepest appreciation to volunteer frontliner Finlay for his outstanding fundraising efforts. Finlay’s dedication and commitment to the cause have resulted in an impressive donation of £2100 to support the charity’s vital work. Finlay’s decision to raise funds for SOS was inspired by […]
LOOSE Women regulars Brenda Edwards and Kaye Adams are lending their support to NHS Charities Together’s summer marketing campaign which began on 8th July and will continue throughout the month. Brenda visited The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt (RJAH) Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Shropshire, where an outdoor, nature-based initiative – ‘Path of Positivity’ – […]
THE Care Workers’ Charity has announced the launch of the Care Workers Advisory Board and Care Worker Champions Project. Funded by The Rayne Foundation as part of their Better Careers for Better care programme this groundbreaking initiative is designed to amplify the voices of care workers and address critical policy issues impacting the care sector. […]
HOME-Start Wessex has received a Community Support Award at the Poole Business Awards 2024 in recognition of its positive impact on the local community. Organised by Marketing West, the Poole Business Awards recognise and reward local businesses that have significantly contributed to the local economy. First launched in 2021, a spokesperson said entries this year […]