Volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team have delivered 20 food boxes to Poynton Community Larder, providing vital support as food insecurity affects one in six UK households. Discover how local charities are making a difference.
Thousands of UK households can apply for free energy-efficient appliances like air fryers and slow cookers to cut bills. Learn about the Household Support Fund and council schemes.
Bridge Builders Wellbeing launches monthly Parents' Wellbeing Gatherings in Nottingham, starting with a coffee morning on January 23. A supportive community for parents of pre-teens and teens.
The Earl Shilton Scout Group urgently needs volunteers to support Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts. Help young people build confidence and life skills through adventure. Get involved today!
Derby's longest-established family funeral directors, Wathall's, invites people to join its free, award-winning Dandelions Bereavement Support group. Four monthly meetings offer peer support in Derby and Ashbourne.
Surrey residents with disabilities or long-term illnesses can apply for a £300 payment from Monday to help with living costs. Learn eligibility and how to apply.
British Gas reopens its Energy Support Fund, offering state pensioners up to £2,000 to tackle energy debt and fuel poverty this winter. Apply now for vital financial help.
Eligible households in Kent can now apply for £90 vouchers for supermarket and energy costs via the DWP's Household Support Fund. Support varies across UK councils.
Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Lancashire rescues pregnant cat Lily from hoarding, marking its first 2026 rescue. The charity launches events and appeals for vital support.
Fylde Council hosts a free volunteer fair at Kirkham Community Centre on Thursday, 29 January. Meet local charities, enjoy refreshments, and discover rewarding opportunities to strengthen your community.
Peasedown St John's volunteer-run library needs new helpers to maintain its services and opening hours. Discover how you can support this vital community asset and enjoy the mental health benefits of reading.
Roger Wilson, a dedicated SSAFA volunteer for 16 years, receives a Chief of Staff Commendation for outstanding service supporting veterans and military families in Gloucestershire.
Aldi UK donated over 1.5 million meals to charities this Christmas via surplus food. The supermarket partners with Neighbourly to tackle rising food bank demand. Discover how they support communities.
The Rainbow Foundation is launching free Warm Space events in Wrexham to help residents with the cost of living. Find dates, locations, and how to get involved.
1st Loughborough Scout Group needs volunteers to support Beavers, Cubs & Scouts. Flexible roles, no experience required. Help shape young lives in your community.
Lincolnshire Agricultural Society selects Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service as its 2026 Charity of the Year. Discover how this vital, volunteer-run NHS support service saves lives.
A dedicated knitting group in Macclesfield creates woollen hearts for hospice patients and hats for charity sales. Their weekly sessions combat loneliness while supporting vital local causes.
Kent households can apply for a new £90 cost of living payment from Thursday. Check eligibility for energy or food vouchers from the Household Support Fund.
Amber Selvey, a paediatric nurse from Seasalter, launches 'Together in Grief', a monthly peer support group in Whitstable for parents who have lost a child. Funded by The Evie Dove Foundation.
Find out if you qualify for a £500 cost of living payment from the Household Support Fund this January. Eligibility extends beyond benefit claimants to working families.
Llandudno Rotary Club celebrates a year of community action, awarding £2,000 in grants and expanding its network. Discover how to join their mission for 2026.
Hard-up families in Surrey can apply for combined support of up to £525 from Monday. Two separate council schemes offer cash and vouchers on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hard-up households across the UK can apply for emergency cash grants from their local council, even if not on benefits. Find out how to access the Household Support Fund.
Eligible Surrey households can claim £300 e-vouchers for nine major supermarkets from January 1. Learn how to apply for this Government-funded cost-of-living support.
Birmingham households can apply for special £200 cost of living payments. Find out if you're eligible and how to claim before the March 2026 deadline.
Surrey residents can apply for a new £300 Everyday Essentials E-Voucher from Monday 5th January. Check eligibility for the DWP-funded support to help with food and essentials.
Portsmouth households on low incomes can apply for a free £200 payment to help with energy and water bills. Check eligibility and apply before the January 29, 2026 deadline.
Derbyshire council is distributing £110 Post Office vouchers to eligible pensioners and low-income adults. Find out if you qualify and how to apply for the Household Support Fund.
The Scouts organisation reports growing demand for volunteers to support young people in developing key life skills through a vast programme of over 250 exciting activities. Find out how you can help.
A Slough volunteer group, Living in Harmony, provides free holistic support for managing long-term conditions. Join their community sessions focusing on mind, body, and spirit. Call 07846312831 for details.