Children's Commissioner on Girlguiding's trans membership ban
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for creative solutions to include all children after Girlguiding's policy change. The organisation now only accepts those recorded female at birth.
Dame Rachel de Souza calls for creative solutions to include all children after Girlguiding's policy change. The organisation now only accepts those recorded female at birth.
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.
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.
Local author Sylvia Kent returns to Phoenix FM's Book Club, sharing Essex writing groups and November book recommendations. Hear her interviews at phoenixfm.com.
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.
Chris Bright founded The Diabetes Football Community to challenge stereotypes and create support networks. Discover how football is transforming lives for people with diabetes across the UK.
A Chorley volunteer group has won a £1,000 grant to host a free Christmas Day lunch, combating loneliness. Discover how to book your place or support their fundraising concert.
Over The Wall Camp needs 300+ energetic volunteers for its 2026 residential camps supporting children with serious health conditions. Help create magical experiences in Derbyshire and Scotland.
Angela Roberts fulfils her mother's dying wish by volunteering 35 years at East Cheshire Hospice. The Macclesfield support group she leads has raised over £43,000. Discover how to join.
Heart-warming moment as Guide Dog puppies in training formed a guard of honour for Gloucester Hartpury players, highlighting the charity's vital volunteer needs. Support their life-changing work today.
After a fancy meal in Birmingham, Alan and Katherine Strang founded Let's Feed Brum, now helping hundreds weekly with food, clothing and support. Discover their inspiring story.
Sally Livsey-Davies receives a long service award from Penarth RNLI for over two decades of dedicated fundraising. Discover how her efforts supported lifesaving work.
The Friends of Jersey Park in Briton Ferry receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups. Discover how their community work earned this highest honour.
Rossendale Ramblers have been treated to exceptional autumn colours on recent walks around Ogden Water and Clowbridge. Join their upcoming pub walk on November 15th or explore Yorkshire Peaks routes.
King Charles has honoured six community volunteer groups in Birmingham and Wolverhampton with the prestigious Award for Voluntary Service. Discover the inspiring stories behind these local heroes.