Sunshine Fund Announces 2026 Charity Partnerships
The Sunshine Fund reveals partnerships with JackRabbit Rally, Progressive Legal Solutions, and Lindisfarne Festival to support children with disabilities in the North East through fundraising events.
Category : Charity Work
St Albans Duo Run London Marathon for Cancer Research
Steve Phillips and his son Ethan are tackling the London Marathon to raise funds for The Institute of Cancer Research, inspired by Steve's mother's battle with multiple cancers.
Freemason Raises £250,000+ for Hospice with Decades of Fundraising
Frank Sharp, an Essex Freemason, has raised more than £250,000 for Saint Francis Hospice through sustained fundraising efforts, personal commitment, and the Yvonne Jean Stewart Charitable Trust.
RNLI Volunteers Run London Marathon in Lifeboat Gear for Funds
Volunteer helm Dan Sinclair and friend Nathan Siddans are running the London Marathon in full RNLI lifeboat kit to raise £4,600 for the lifesaving charity, having already completed a half marathon in the gear.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
TV Producer Runs Marathon for Father's Hospice Memory
Joe Allen, a TV producer from Reading, is tackling the TCS London Marathon to honor his father and raise funds for Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice, which provided crucial palliative care.
Woman Runs Marathon for Sue Ryder in Memory of Step-Mum
Tara Kemp, 26, is tackling her first TCS London Marathon to honour her step-mum Di, raising nearly £7,000 for Sue Ryder's palliative care services in South Oxfordshire.
Dobbies Raises £235K for Alzheimer's Research in First Year
Dobbies Garden Centres has raised £235,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK in the first year of their national charity partnership, with the Swansea store contributing £1,741. The partnership supports brain health awareness and dementia research.
Leeds Rabbi's 40-Day Push-Up Challenge Raises £16k for Parkinson's
Senior Rabbi Albert 'Alby' Chait MBE completed 40 push-ups daily for 40 days to honour his late father, raising over £16,600 for Parkinson's UK. The heartfelt challenge, shared on Instagram, highlights the condition's impact and community support in Leeds
Lincolnshire Horse Charity Issues Urgent Appeal for Funds
The Northcote Heavy Horse Centre in Spilsby faces financial strain from rising vet bills and operational costs, urgently seeking donations and volunteers to care for rescued animals.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Taunton Colour Run Returns for Family Fun and Hospice Support
St Margaret's Hospice Care confirms the Colour Run's return to Taunton Racecourse on May 16, featuring the Bubble Toddle for young children and a family-friendly colour dash to raise vital funds.
Midnight Walk Returns to Horsham for Hospice Care
The popular St Catherine's Hospice Midnight Walk is back in Horsham this June, offering four distances to raise vital funds for palliative care. Join hundreds for a night of celebration and remembrance.
Cancer Research Committee Seeks Volunteers After 60 Years
The Vale of Clwyd fundraising committee in Ruthin has raised over £260,000 for Cancer Research UK since 1964 and is now urgently recruiting new volunteers to continue its vital work.
Rossendale Hospice Sunflower Tribute for Loved Ones and Pets
Rossendale Hospice invites the community to dedicate sunflowers to loved ones and pets this summer, with tributes displayed across the valley to fund essential nursing care for life-limiting illnesses.
Women's Group Raises £500,000 for East Cheshire Hospice
The What Women Want group has reached a £500,000 fundraising milestone for East Cheshire Hospice through events like bingo nights, fashion shows, and balls over 15 years, supporting patient care and facilities.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
192-Mile Walk Raises £23,876 for Son's Life-Saving Hospitals
Alex Kiley completed a six-day, 192-mile walk from Swansea to London, raising £23,876 for Swansea Bay Health Charity and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity in gratitude for his son Theo's critical care.
Beverley Mum Trains for London Marathon While Caring for Baby
Helena Field, a 32-year-old factory manager on maternity leave, is preparing for the London Marathon on April 26 to support Leukaemia Care, juggling early morning runs with caring for her seven-month-old baby.
Fundraiser Runs Sahara Race for Children's Charity Dreams Come True
Ivor Stratford is taking on the brutal Marathon des Sables to raise funds for Dreams Come True, a charity supporting seriously ill children in poverty. His journey from personal struggle to extreme endurance inspires hope.
Russell Roof Tiles Funds New £18,000 Blood Bike for Charity
Burton-based Russell Roof Tiles has donated £18,000 for a new BMW blood bike to Shropshire, Staffordshire and Cheshire Blood Bikes, enhancing the charity's fleet and supporting NHS savings.
Brother Runs Marathon for Epilepsy Action in Sister's Memory
Barry Ahearn, 45, is tackling the London Marathon to honor his sister Abbie, who died from an epileptic seizure, raising funds and awareness for Epilepsy Action.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Starlight Walk Expects Record Turnout for Hospice
East Cheshire Hospice's Starlight Walk is set for a bumper turnout with over 350 walkers already registered. The event at Capesthorne Hall on April 16 offers a 2.5k memory walk with live entertainment, food, and lantern-lit routes.
Aberystwyth Businesses Back Hospice £50 Challenge
Carys Boyle Ceramics and Natwest Bank in Aberystwyth have joined Hope House Tŷ Gobaith's £50 Challenge, aiming to multiply funds for children's hospice care across North and Mid Wales.
Gloucester Agent Runs Marathon for Armed Forces Charity
Tim O'Sullivan, director of CJ Hole Hucclecote, is training for the London Marathon to raise funds for SSAFA, honouring his brother Peter, a former Paratrooper who died by suicide ten years ago.
WMAS Technician Runs Hadrian's Wall for Air Ambulance Charity
Jonny Boyd, a technician from West Midlands Ambulance Service, will tackle the 85-mile Hadrian's Wall Path in under 24 hours to raise funds for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.
Tandem Bike Ride from Land's End to John o' Groats for Hospice
Megan and Mark Whittaker embark on a 14-day, 60-80 mile daily tandem bike ride across Britain to fundraise for Moya Cole Hospice, honoring their grandparents' memory.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
Leeds Woman Climbs Snowdon for Hospice That Helped Her Dad
Hannah Park, 39, from Leeds, scaled Mount Snowdon to raise over £5,000 for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice, which provided life-changing care for her father Chris during his battle with mesothelioma.
Sheffield Duo Skydiving for Support Dogs Charity
Ben Prescott and Wayne McPhail from Sheffield are taking on a tandem skydive to raise funds for Support Dogs, a charity that trains assistance dogs for autistic children and people with epilepsy or disabilities.
Persimmon Homes Donates £18,200 to Little Miracles
Persimmon Homes East Midlands has donated £18,200 to Little Miracles, its Charity of the Year, following fundraising efforts by employees. The charity supports children with additional needs, disabilities, and life-limiting conditions.
Father Runs London Marathon for Daughter with Rare Disorder
Simon Callaghan from Gilfach Goch is running the TCS London Marathon to honor his late daughter Chelsea, who had Epidermolysis Bullosa, and raise funds for DEBRA charity.
St David's Hospice Care Fundraising Events Announced
St David's Hospice Care has launched several fundraising events, including the London Marathon, Petals of Remembrance, and the Mighty Miles Challenge, to support its services in Newport and surrounding areas.
This Free Telegram App Replaces Your Messy Shopping Notes
Shared lists with real-time sync. No signup needed — just open and shop together.
Recommended
D-Day Veteran Marks 103rd Birthday with SSAFA Support
Harold Fenwick, a Second World War veteran who landed on Normandy beaches during D-Day, celebrates his 103rd birthday in Cyprus, supported by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, highlighting his service and lasting impact.
Page 14 of 50
