Pregnant Cat Lily Rescued, Sanctuary Seeks Support
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Nightingale House Hospice's annual Christmas Tree Collection returns from 9-13 Jan 2026. Book a pickup for your real tree in selected CH, LL & SY postcodes. Your donation funds vital palliative care.
Dougie Mac hospice urges Stoke-on-Trent residents to register Christmas trees for eco-friendly collection on Jan 9 & 12. Your donation funds vital patient care. Sign up now!
Tributes paid to Howard and Carol Hamilton, passionate Wales Air Ambulance fundraisers from Barry who raised over £13,000. The 'lovely' couple passed away within ten months.
Birmingham Hospice is opening a new community cafe, Hive In The Park, in the historic Rookery House in Erdington in early 2026. The 'warm and welcoming' space will offer cheap food and drink. Read more and find out how to volunteer.
SSAFA volunteers have delivered 40 Christmas hampers to veterans in South East Wales, a scheme now in its third year. The initiative provides vital festive support to the Armed Forces community.
RAF Regiment's Howard Kniveton from Rotherham will hike 500 miles in 20 days, wild camping in winter, to raise £5,000 for SSAFA, supporting veterans like Nick.
Five future guide dogs experienced the sights and sounds of Bristol Airport in a special training visit. Learn how this prepares them for life-changing work and how the airport supports assistance dogs.
Hinckley Museum and dozens of local volunteers were celebrated at the annual Making a Difference awards. Discover the community champions making a real impact.
Treforest Litter Pickers named Rhondda Cynon Taf's most active community group for 2025 by Keep Wales Tidy. The volunteers collected 529 bags of litter. Discover how to get involved.
Trevor Mountford from Doncaster has been honoured as Puppy Socialiser of the Year by Support Dogs for nurturing puppies into life-changing autism assistance dogs. Discover how you can volunteer.
Lindi Holmes, a Cambridge volunteer, wins FoodCycle's Regional Volunteer of the Year Award for helping turn over 20 tonnes of surplus food into thousands of free community meals. Discover how you can get involved.
Volunteer groups like the Buckthorn Bashers are fighting invasive Sea Buckthorn on Sefton's dunes to protect native species like Natterjack Toads. Find out how to join the conservation effort.
Glasgow veteran Terry McCourt, who has raised nearly £120,000 for SSAFA, receives a Regional Recognition Award ahead of his MBE. Discover how he supports the Armed Forces community.
A new Community Litter Hub opens in Wickford, Essex, supporting volunteers tackling litter. In its launch clean-up, over 300kg of waste, including hazardous materials, was removed from just 500 metres of roadside.
The Lane family's 15-year tradition of collecting Christmas trees for East Cheshire Hospice continues on January 10-11, raising vital funds. Learn how to register your tree or donate.
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council seeks nominations for its 2026 Active Awards. Celebrate coaches, volunteers, clubs & individuals making a difference in community sport & wellbeing. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
Over 320 primary school children in Carmarthenshire have been trained as Young Sports Ambassadors, contributing 1000+ volunteer hours to inspire peers and build active communities. Discover how to get involved.
Former steelworker Joe Xerri shares how Marie Curie supported him through bereavement while volunteering. He urges more men to join the UK's leading end-of-life charity. Discover volunteering opportunities.
A former City trader retrained as a counsellor, dedicating over 600 hours to support homeless people in Bournemouth. Discover his inspiring journey from finance to counselling.
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Billericay Community Awards. These local heroes and businesses were honoured for making the town a better place to live and work.