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The Friends of Citizens Advice shop at Mont Arrive is facing a space challenge, with a steady influx of donated goods and furniture that the team cannot accommodate without additional storage. As a crucial funding source for Citizens Advice Guernsey, the shop relies on the dedication of its volunteers to
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Youth homelessness and mental health challenges are on the rise in Sussex and Surrey, according to YMCA DownsLink Group. The charity, which works to prevent youth homelessness and support children and young people's mental health, has brought together a coalition of leaders and changemakers to discuss solutions for
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Duncan Atkins Isaac Harrison, an 11-year-old student at Whitby School, has taken his passion for running to a new level by training for a marathon and raising over £1,000 for a local charity that supports children and families with hidden impairments. Harrison's journey began last year when
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The East London Mosque, a UK-based charitable organization, has faced criticism over its rules for a charity fun run, which excluded women and girls over 12 years old from participating. The event, known as the Muslim Charity Run, was held in Victoria Park and attracted over a thousand runners. Organizers
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Bishop's Waltham Rotary, a long-time supporter of the Purple Community Fund (PCF), has donated £1,000 to help families in the Philippines who were left homeless after floods and a fire devastated the area in July. The floods and fire left 865 families, nearly 4,000 people, without
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The youth of Calderdale are stepping up to make a lasting impact in their community through volunteering with Overgate Hospice. Many under-18s are getting involved in various areas, from charity shops to fundraising events, and even key operations. By doing so, they're developing essential life and workplace skills,
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Specsavers and Sunderland-based charity Basis partnered to host a pop-up clinic at The Bethany City Church on October 10, offering free healthcare services to those in need. The event was part of a nationwide initiative for World Homeless Day, where over 180 Specsavers stores and Home Visits businesses across the
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Barratt Homes hosted a charity gala at Whittlebury Park in Towcester, featuring acrobatic performers, an auction, and raising a staggering £37,418 for Prevent Breast Cancer. The exclusive event was a huge success, bringing together guests for a night of entertainment and fundraising. Prevent Breast Cancer is the only UK
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As the Dan Kay Foundation continues its mission to tackle stigma around mental health and spread kindness, a young cousin of the late journalist is taking on the Yorkshire Marathon to raise vital funds for the cause. Archie Wolfman, 31, a trainee English teacher with a PhD in film studies,
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Cancer Research UK is to close two of its Wirral shops as part of a comprehensive strategic review. The charity's stores on Borough Pavement in Birkenhead and Hoylake Road in Moreton are among the 90 set to shut by May 2026, followed by up to 100 more by
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In a vibrant display of community spirit, the Ranch Dance line dancers in Fife, Scotland, held their Pink Party, the first since the lockdown, at Pathhead Parish Church hall. The event was a spectacular success, raising over £700 for the national Breast Cancer Now charity. Organized by instructor Lorraine Brown,
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A charity shopper's discovery of the perfect wedding gown for £8.50 ($11.50) at a Goodwill store has left social media users in awe. The bohemian-style dress, with an off-the-shoulder design and flowing train, is a true find for the bride-to-be. Her incredible discovery has sparked a
