Category : Charity Work


Quiz Night Raises £2,000 for Charities in Folkestone

Over 140 quiz enthusiasts gathered at Harvey Grammar School in Folkestone for Channel Rotary's annual Wine & Wisdom event, raising around £2,000 for local charities. The sell-out quiz featured 36 teams tackling diverse questions.

Young Farmers' Tractor Run Raises £9,000 for Charities

Pontfaen Young Farmers Club's annual illuminated tractor and 4x4 run has successfully raised over £9,000 for vital causes, including Wales Air Ambulance and The Brain Tumour Charity, with additional donations to local hospital paediatric wards.

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary Welcomes 32 New Animals

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary in Holmeswood has taken in 32 new animals, including guinea pigs after a year's absence and cats from an unneutered home. The sanctuary faces challenges with pregnant cats and a goat's emergency surgery, seeking community suppor

Sandy Bear's First Ladies Day Aids Bereaved Children

Sandy Bear Children’s Bereavement Charity will host its inaugural Ladies Day in May 2026, featuring prosecco, food, and live music to fund vital support services for grieving children and families across Wales.

Sunshine Run Charity 5K Returns to Newcastle for 23rd Year

The Sunshine Run charity 5K event celebrates its 23rd anniversary on Newcastle Quayside, sponsored by Stagecoach. This year introduces The Sunshine Mile for schools, aiming to involve younger participants in supporting children with disabilities.

Children's Walk Raises £2,600 for Chemotherapy Unit

Pupils from Ysgol Llys Hywel in Whitland organized a sponsored walk and coffee morning, raising £2,600 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli, in support of their teacher's care.

UK Hike Raises Funds, Finds Love on the Trail

Finley Goodhew completed a three-month John O'Groats to Land's End walk with his dog Reggie, raising over £3,600 for Sue Ryder hospice care and meeting his now-girlfriend Lauren during the journey.

Bacup Fundraiser for Toddler's Independence Wheelchair

The Bacup community is hosting a 'Brains, Bakes and Bingo' event to raise £8,000 for a specialized electric wheelchair for Finnick Whittaker, a two-year-old with cerebral palsy, to support his independence as he grows.

RVS Needs 60 Hospital Trolley Volunteers in Wales

Royal Voluntary Service urgently requires around 60 volunteers to operate hospital trolleys at Royal Glamorgan and Princess of Wales Hospitals, providing refreshments and companionship to patients and staff.

Hospice Expands Chaplaincy Team with Compassionate Volunteers

East Cheshire Hospice has strengthened its spiritual support by recruiting additional volunteer chaplains who provide comfort and companionship to patients. Retired minister Chris Newton and therapist Sarah Burrows share their experiences of offering mean

Pontefract Pub Raises £14k+ for Local Charities

The Malt Shovel in Pontefract has raised more than £14,000 for charities and individuals, contributing to Craft Union Pub Company's national £1 million charity milestone for the second year running.

Royal Berks Charity Marks 30 Years of NHS Support

Royal Berks Charity celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, highlighting three decades of funding for medical equipment and patient care beyond NHS budgets across Berkshire and South Oxfordshire.

Christmas Lights Raise £2.5k for Children's Hospices

A couple in Soham has donated nearly £2,500 to East Anglia's Children's Hospices from their annual Christmas light display, bringing their total support to £25,000 for the charity that helped their grandson.

Moya Cole Hospice Info Evening for 2026 Treks

Moya Cole Hospice and Global Adventures are hosting a free information evening on February 26 to detail the 2026 Inca Trail and Spanish Three Peaks treks, which raise funds for hospice care services.

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