PLACES FOR PEOPLE SUPPORTS THE RIDGE IN CREATING NEW FACILITIES FOR DUNBAR – AND GIVING LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
Places for People, the UK’s leading social enterprise dedicated to building thriving communities and transforming lives, has joined forces with Dunbar-based charity The Ridge to deliver a groundbreaking project aimed…
Candlelighters focus on raising awareness of rare childhood eye cancer, retinoblastoma.
Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity Candlelighters is raising awareness of a rare eye cancer, to recognise World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week from 11th May – 17th May 2025. Emily Wragg, CEO of…
UK Hay Fever Crisis: Millions of Brits Lives Derailed by Pollen Surge
Airtasker Launches ‘Allergy Air-vengers’ to Help Hay Fever Sufferers Tackle Chores • Severe Spring Season Stops One in Three Brits from Doing Daily Tasks • Nearly a Half of Brits (43%) Avoid…
BAKKAVOR ANNOUNCES NEW CHARITY PARTNERSHIP WITH SAMARITANS TO UNDERSCORE ITS COMMITMENT TO WELLBEING
Bakkavor Group, the UK’s leading provider of fresh prepared food, is proud to announce a new charity partnership with , reinforcing its commitment to colleague wellbeing as part of its…
BRIO’S LANDALE COURT TEAM DELIVERS EGG-CEPTIONAL AMOUNT OF EASTER EGGS COLLECTED FOR LOCAL FOODBANK
BRIO’S LANDALE COURT TEAM DELIVERS EGG-CEPTIONAL AMOUNT OF EASTER EGGS COLLECTED FOR LOCAL FOODBANK The team and residents at the award-winning Landale Court in Chapelton have been busy collecting chocolate…
RUNNING ON DREAMS: BRITS BELIEVE THEY COULD SMASH MARATHON RECORD WITH NO TRAINING
BRITS BACK THEMSELVES – EVEN IF THEY CAN’T FIND THEIR TRAINERS Ahead of the 43rd London Marathon, research from Paddy Power Bingo reveals the nation is overflowing with confidence –…
Glasgow ‘Roving Chef’ Marks Milestone with 175th Cookery Demo
Vegetarian for Life Chef Inspires Scottish Communities with Plant-Based Culinary Creations Claire Bannerman, Vegetarian for Life’s (VfL) dedicated Roving Chef for Scotland, has reached an incredible milestone – delivering her…
BRIO’S LANDALE COURT CALLS FOR EASTER EGG DONATIONS IN THE HOP OF COLLECTING DOZENS FOR LOCAL FOODBANK
The team and residents at the award-winning Landale Court in Chapelton are busy collecting chocolate eggs on the run up to Easter, in the hope of gathering dozens to donate…
Children’s cancer charity manager achieves Fundraiser of the Year award.
Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters is raising a toast to their Philanthropy Manager, Chris Salt, who has received the Yorkshire Fundraiser of the Year award from the Chartered Institute of…
Health, environment and animal charities benefit most from local donors
But safeguarding operations is essential for long-term success, insurer urges The most recent UK Giving Report from the Charities Aid Foundation found that 57% of Scotland residents generously donated to…
12-year-old’s fundraising applauded by Yorkshire’s children’s cancer charity Candlelighters.
A youngster’s extraordinary fundraising efforts are being celebrated by Candlelighters, Yorkshire’s children’s cancer charity. Recovering cancer patient Josh Faulkner, aged 12, formed the ‘Team Josh’ fundraising group in April 2024…
Buchanan Galleries Awards Further Funding to Glasgow Causes in Ongoing Community Scheme
Three local causes and community initiatives have received financial support from Glasgow shopping centre Buchanan Galleries to help them continue to make a difference addressing key local challenges and foster…
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…