The Valentine’s Ball at Ipswich Town Hall raised £8,000 for Suffolk Refugee Support, aiding refugees. Ipswich Town Hall Valentine’s Ball Nets £8,000 for Local Charity The Big Valentine’s Ball happened February 15th. It took place at Ipswich Town Hall. About 350 people attended the event. Queen and ABBA tribute bands played music. Phaze 2, a…
Explore the historic Salisbury building and the legacy of John Fricker’s charity, aiding those in need for centuries. Salisbury Building Tells Tale of Generosity Through John Fricker Charity John Fricker once owned a house at Three Lyon Chequer, now 8 Queen Street. Crew Clothing Company later used the building. A cottage sits behind the main…
Volunteers detail how donations aided Palestine hospitals, orphanages, and refugees in the West Bank and Jordan. Lancashire Volunteers Share Palestine Mission Update to Blackburn The Blackburn Community Association raised money. They collected funds in town and held charity events last year. Volunteers explained how they used the donations. They thanked everyone who gave, big or…
Queen’s Arms in Brixham raises £51,345 for local charities through beer festivals and events, despite challenging weather. Torbay Pub Queen’s Arms Collects Over £50K for Local Charities A pub in Brixham, the Queen’s Arms, did a great job. It’s a small pub that raised a lot of money. They collected over £50,000 for local charities…
Ross McKenzie seeks council funds for Gorgie Farm after a lease was granted. Funding is needed to secure the project’s success. Councillor Pushes for Budget for Gorgie Community Farm Project Ross McKenzie, representing Sighthill/Gorgie, wants council money for Gorgie Farm. He asked for this in Thursday’s budget meeting. The council gave Gorgie Community Farm a…
Space4Autism, a charity supporting autistic individuals and families, is struggling with funding and may close after twenty years. Charity Space4Autism Faces Possible Closure After Twenty Years Space4Autism faces tough times. This charity helps autistic people plus their families. It might close after twenty years. The charity runs activities and clubs. They have a center in…
Blackburn volunteers recount their trip to Palestine and Jordan. They shared how funds raised supported vital aid projects. Blackburn Volunteers Share Palestine ‘Mercy Mission’ Donation Update The Blackburn Community Association raised money last year. They did street collections and charity events. Volunteers thanked donors at the Grand Venue. They explained how they used the funds.…
Sam Barrett aids men in Blackburn, UK facing postpartum mental health challenges via Dad Matters. Sam Barrett Supports Blackburn Men Through Dad Matters Initiative Sam Barrett helps new dads. Many UK men face mental health issues after the baby’s birth. This lasts through the first year. About ten percent of men get depressed. Stigma and…
Nine-year-old Bailey completed three challenges to raise money for Dementia UK, exceeding her initial £500 goal. Bicester Girl, 9, Tackles Charity Challenges, Raises £1,780 Bailey wanted to help Dementia UK. So, she planned a few challenges. It all started on Saturday, February 15th. She cycled 32 miles to her great-grandmother’s house, who lives in Wheatley,…
A year after Sarah Jackson’s passing, her community group, Sarah Jackson Community Wish, marks its first anniversary. Sarah Jackson Community Wish Celebrates First Anniversary It’s been a year since Sarah Jackson passed. Her community set up a group in her name, calling it Sarah Jackson Community Wish. They have given £15,000 to local causes. The…