Half of West Midlands Teachers See Homeless Pupils
Shocking Shelter survey reveals more than half of teachers in the West Midlands have worked with homeless children in the past year, severely impacting education. Urgent action is needed.
Shocking Shelter survey reveals more than half of teachers in the West Midlands have worked with homeless children in the past year, severely impacting education. Urgent action is needed.
Young people once sleeping rough in Birmingham reveal how St Basils charity transformed their lives. Hear their emotional stories from the Big Sleepout event that raised over £43,000.
The Sunshine Fund reflects on a busy 2025 of fundraising events, from a skydive to a coastal trek, supporting disabled children across the North East. Discover their year and how to get involved for 2026.
Birmingham New Street station hosted a free Christmas dinner for over 100 vulnerable and homeless people on Christmas Eve, offering festive cheer and community support. Read the heartwarming story.
Staff and patients at Cygnet Maple House in East Bridgford present a cheque for £2,068.24 to baby loss charity 4Louis after a year of dedicated fundraising and volunteering.
Manchester's Christmas Markets have ended for 2025. While some traders reported their worst year in 20 years, others saw strong sales. Read the full story on the festive season's economic impact.
York & Scarborough Hospitals Charity's biggest online auction raised £6,774 for the Tiny Lives Appeal, funding neonatal unit improvements. Support the cause at yshospitalscharity.org/tinylives.
A Marie Curie charity shop in the West Midlands has been crowned the nation's best after a public vote. Discover what makes this community hub so special and where to find it.
A Marie Curie charity shop in Knowle, West Midlands, has been crowned the UK's favourite. The award, voted by the public, highlights its community spirit and dedicated volunteers.
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK stores, including Erdington in Birmingham, to save £4 million. Read the full list of closures and the reasons behind the decision.
Disability charity Scope announces plans to close 77 of its 138 UK shops, including in Birmingham, to save £4m. The high street faces rising costs and a shift to online.
Suki Kullar, owner of Rasoi restaurants, delivered nearly 50 hot meals to The Wallich's homeless projects in Swansea, spreading festive kindness. Discover how the community is supporting those in need.
Students at Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy in Birmingham have launched their annual Winter Gift Programme, providing essential aid and companionship to vulnerable locals. Discover how they're making a difference.
Lifting Children's Hopes Charity has delivered over 2,400 presents to disadvantaged children across Nottinghamshire and the East Midlands this Christmas, tackling rising child poverty rates.
Sixteen victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing have been awarded nearly £20 million in damages. The settlements follow a public inquiry that found serious security failings. Read the full story.
Francis House Children's Hospice teams up with Just Helping for a January 2026 Christmas tree collection across Greater Manchester. Register now for an eco-friendly pick-up in return for a donation.
Lifting Children's Hopes (LCH Charity) has delivered over 2,400 festive gifts to disadvantaged children and teenagers across the East Midlands this Christmas, combating child poverty.
Hospitality tech firm Lolly launches a year-long partnership with Essex charity Kids Inspire, pledging funding, volunteering, and awareness-raising for children's mental health. Discover how you can support.
Persimmon Homes Midlands staff raised £55,314 for Coppafeel! in 2025, inspired by a colleague's breast cancer diagnosis. Funds will boost vital awareness for young people.
Taylor Wimpey Manchester has donated 321 winter essentials to Lifeshare charity for the homeless. The homebuilder's national Wrap Up Warm campaign has provided over 14,000 items. Learn more about this vital community support.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands has donated £3,000 to Wem and District Rotary Club via its Community Champions scheme. The funds will support local people through events, youth activities, and tackling isolation.
Birmingham Airport colleagues raised £18,680.91 for Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity in a unique runway fun run. Discover how the 1980s-themed event brought the community together.
Manchester teacher Billy McCrindle ran the Valencia Marathon, raising over £820 for Emmaus Salford's 'Home For Good' appeal to secure the charity's future as its building lease expires in 2028.
Acorns Children's Hospice unveils its first retail park superstore at Bescot Retail Park, Walsall. The 10,000 sq ft shop sells furniture, clothes, toys and more, raising vital funds for life-limited children. Discover opening times and how to donate or vo
Over 500 participants lit up Endcliffe Park for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity's annual Glow in the Park fun run, raising more than £28,000. The funds will support the Art+ programme.
Virgin Media O2 has moved 1,100 staff to a new 'marquee' Manchester HQ. The telecoms giant says the city centre location boosts recruitment and hybrid working is here to stay. Read more.
Shirley's Yasmin Paulson relaunches the Sock Choc campaign, asking for socks and chocolate donations to help Birmingham's homeless community over the festive period.
Pupils and staff at Our Lady of Pity RC Primary in Greasby have rallied to support the Shoebox Full of Love Christmas appeal for the second year, donating gifts for vulnerable people and pets across Merseyside.
The Sunshine Fund's free Santa Grotto Bus is back in Newcastle city centre, visiting SEND schools and offering festive joy. Donations to the charity's Big Give campaign are doubled, funding life-changing equipment for North East children.
Freshfields Animal Rescue launches its vital Christmas appeal. Your donation, doubled until Dec 8, provides safety, medical care & hope for homeless UK pets. Help save lives.