Swindon’s Rose and Crown is a finalist for PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards, recognized for its community support. Rose and Crown Pub in Swindon a Finalist for National Community Award The Rose and Crown pub is up for an award! It is a finalist in PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards. Holly Royle, the general manager,…
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…
Darlington Uniform Exchange needs volunteers to help families with school clothes. It reduces costs and promotes reuse! Darlington Uniform Exchange Seeks Volunteers for School Clothes Scheme Hey, listen to this cool thing in Darlington! The Uniform Exchange helps families with school clothes. It’s on Beaumont Street, in the Feethams car park. They started in 2020…
Believe Housing’s grants top £1 million, aiding 700+ local projects in County Durham, tackling cost of living and Covid impacts. Believe Housing Grants Reach Million Pound Milestone in County Durham Believe Housing gives out funds since 2017. These funds help non-profits in County Durham. Grants range from £500 to £30,000. They have supported over 700…
Community rallies to raise funds for stolen e-bike belonging to Southbourne care worker Paul Goodman. Southbourne Residents Unite to Fund New E Bike for Local Care Worker Paul Goodman lives in Southbourne and works in care. Someone stole his bike while he was at work. The Southbourne community wanted to help Paul. They started a…
Bumps and All offers support to young families in Clackmannan. The popularity has quickly grown beyond the town. Clackmannan Support Group Bumps and All Exceeds Expectations Bumps and All assists young families in town. They foster a strong family community around there. It started with casual coffee get-togethers. These relaxed chats eased pressure on new…
Lower Earley Salvation Army hosts breakfast for men. It provides support and connection. Mental health stigma is addressed. Men Find Community Support at Salvation Army Breakfast in Earley Guys meet for breakfast at the community café. It’s on Chalfont Close. It helps them connect and support each other. They can just be themselves. Keith Vertigan…
Group needs bigger premises to continue making vital items, host workshops, and support volunteers across the UK. Oakley Stitchers Seeks New Space to Expand Community Support Caroline Worley started Oakley Stitchers in 2020. She asked for fabric to make scrubs, and the response was huge. Caroline lives in Basingstoke and has always loved crafts. She…
Council approves £1m for homes, aiming to reduce temporary housing, cut costs, and tackle the housing emergency. Council to Buy More Homes, Addressing Homelessness Housing Emergency The council spent £1.3m on hotels for homeless families in 2023/24. They declared a housing emergency last September. Councillors pledged £1m to buy homes then, which would ease pressure…
Free event offers residents info on housing, debt, health, and youth services. City support and community groups present. Worcester to Host What Worcester Provides For You at The Guildhall Hey, there’s an event happening! It is called What Worcester Provides For You. It’s on Friday, February 21st. The event runs from 11 AM to 1…