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Walk through World War History to raise money for soldiers and their families

Registrations have opened for the highly anticipated Frontline Walks. These exclusive charity walking events offer a unique opportunity to immerse in World War history while connecting with a community of…

Smart Works Scotland to launch limited-time retail experience with Buchanan Galleries

Smart Works Scotland is hosting a unique pop-up retail experience with Buchanan Galleries, Glasgow next month. All proceeds raised by the four-day event, which draws on fashion as a force…

Combine your New Year resolution with fundraising, urges charity.

Children’s cancer charity Candlelighters is urging people with a challenge event on their New Year wish list to consider combining their run, epic hike or obstacle course, with fund-raising for…

LANDALE COURT GIVES BACK THIS CHRISTMAS WITH HUGELY SUCCESSFUL REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR DONATIONS FOR THE LARDER CHARITY IN PORTLETHEN

LANDALE COURT GIVES BACK THIS CHRISTMAS WITH HUGELY SUCCESSFUL REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR DONATIONS FOR THE LARDER CHARITY IN PORTLETHEN Residents and staff at Landale Court in Chapelton volunteered their time…

More ‘Pura Vida’ Less Electrocution This World Monkey Day – International Animal Rescue Highlights the Urgent Action Needed to Halt Electrocutions of Costa Rica’s Endangered Howler Monkeys

14th Dec 2024: Costa Rica, renowned for its dedication to environmental conservation and sustainability, is facing a heartbreaking and preventable crisis: the electrocution of howler monkeys and other wildlife on…

What is Christmas Jumper Day 2024?

Christmas Jumper Day has become a popular tradition in many parts of the world, with people donning their festive sweaters to raise money for various charities. The event, which takes…

Children’s cancer charity Candlelighters celebrate pioneering at-home chemotherapy service.

Yorkshire cancer charity Candlelighters is celebrating after their successful funding of a pioneering at-home chemotherapy service for children. Throughout 2024, the charity funded a brand new NHS role, the Candlelighters’…

Insurer warns of growing risks for charities in 2025

According to the Scottish Third Sector Tracker, the percentage of organisations identifying financial challenges as one of their top three concerns has risen dramatically, from 47% in August 2021 to…

Yorkshire family urges people to support ‘double donation’ scheme for children’s cancer charity this Christmas.

A Yorkshire family is encouraging donors to support children’s cancer charity Candlelighters this Christmas, with a matched donation scheme which will double what people give. The matched funding is live…

Claus for Celebration: Santa is Coming To Buchanan Galleries

Santa Claus has marked his calendar to visit Buchanan Galleries this Christmas and find out who’s been naughty or nice. The Glasgow shopping centre is introducing a Santa’s Grotto, promising…

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Stephen Fry appeals for 32 seconds to help boost food bank donations Stephen Fry is encouraging people to take 32 seconds to download BanktheFood, a free app that helps ensure…

Charities supporting young people invited to apply for £75,000 funding

Ansvar Insurance is delighted to launch its search for three outstanding charities to support, offering a generous donation of £75,000 to each over the next three years. They will be…

Vigilance urged as decline in fire incidents recorded

Data from the Scottish Government reveals a significant decline in fire incidents at non-domestic buildings in Scotland. Between the financial years of 2018/2019 and 2022/2023, fire and rescue services attended…

Join the V for Life Lunch Club! Hendersons in Edinburgh – 23 September, 12–2pm

Hendersons, in collaboration with charity V for Life, is excited to announce a special lunch club event tailored for older vegans and vegetarians. This unique gathering is the perfect opportunity…

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity To Host It’s First Kami Bear’s Teddy Trail

Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity mascot, Kami Bear, is taking over the charity’s annual sponsored walk to host the first Kami Bear’s Teddy Trail in Glasgow on 14th September. The unique…

FROM ABERDEENSHIRE TO PARIS VIA THE COTSWOLDS AND LONDON – RETIREES AND STAFF FROM BRIO LANDALE COURT IN CHAPELTON TAKE ON A WALKING CHALLENGE FOR AGE SCOTLAND

FROM ABERDEENSHIRE TO PARIS VIA THE COTSWOLDS AND LONDON – RETIREES AND STAFF FROM BRIO LANDALE COURT IN CHAPELTON TAKE ON A WALKING CHALLENGE FOR AGE SCOTLAND Ahead of an…

Heung-Min Son: “Let’s all make an impact together!”

Heung-Min Son, one of Korea’s most famous footballers is backing the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup’s #passforhome challenge and adding his support to raise awareness ahead of the tournament taking…

Calls to protect volunteers as community engagement grows

As new research from The National Lottery Community Fund reveals a growing enthusiasm for volunteering among UK adults, Ansvar Insurance is calling on charities and organisations across Scotland to prioritise…

Ascensor MD completes Welsh 3000s 15 Summit Challenge to raise £3,000 for children’s cancer charity Candlelighters.

Andrew Firth, MD of Leeds agency Ascensor has completed the gruelling Welsh 3000s walking challenge, to help raise more than £3,000 for Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters. The endurance walk…

Yorkshire children’s cancer charity celebrates return of largest annual fundraiser, ‘Pink It Up’ week

Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has celebrated the return of its largest annual fundraiser, ‘Pink It Up’ week. Every year Candlelighters urges the community to get involved in pink themed…

Buchanan Galleries Champions Glasgow Community Causes

Buchanan Galleries is continuing to invest in the Glasgow community and has provided financial assistance to two local charities designed to empower individuals with physical and learning disabilities. 77th Glasgow…

Who Should Be Chelsea’s Next Manager After Pochettino?

With Mauricio Pochettino’s tenure at Chelsea coming to an unexpected end, the hunt for the next manager at Stamford Bridge is well underway. The decision will be pivotal for Chelsea…

Patrick Dempsey’s Triumphant Return to Racing

Patrick Dempsey, the renowned actor and passionate race car driver, is making a celebrated return to motorsports. Known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dempsey has…

Yorkshire children’s charity Candlelighters: one of top three charities in UK for Governance Award.

Candlelighters, a charity supporting children with cancer and their families in Yorkshire, has been shortlisted as one of the top three charities in the UK for the ‘People in Governance’…

Yorkshire structural engineer achieves global coverage as expert commentator on Baltimore bridge collision disaster.

Yorkshire structural engineer Julian Carter has achieved international prominence, following media appearances, as an expert commentator, on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Julian…