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Dragonflies Boutique, a charity shop in Barrowford, Lancashire, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as one of the UK's favorite charity shops. Since opening its doors in 2023, the boutique has gained popularity within the local community for offering a wide range of high-end branded and high
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Sir Chris Hoy, Britain's second-most decorated Olympian, continues to defy the odds as he prepares to take part in a charity bike ride, 'Tour de Four', despite being told that his terminal cancer has spread to his bones and is at stage four. Diagnosed with prostate
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Fuzhou's Fengze District, located in Fujian Province, has been actively promoting philanthropy and charity work since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. Under the guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping's directives, the district has been striving to build a comprehensive philanthropic system.
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The annual Run Silchester challenge, held on Sunday, August 31, saw nine teams of eight runners participate in a two-hour charity running event at Silchester playing fields. The challenge aimed to emulate Eliud Kipchoge's record-breaking marathon time of 26.2 miles in two hours, with the GB Masters
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The Beaverbrooks chain of jewellery stores, including its Milton Keynes location, has made a significant contribution to a company-wide milestone of £25 million raised for charities. The retailer has achieved this through its commitment to supporting various fundraising activities and donating a portion of its profits to worthy causes. The
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Redrow's £5,000 community fund has made a significant impact in Knutsford, supporting a range of initiatives that aim to empower and strengthen the local community. The fund has provided financial aid to four local groups, including the Knutsford GROW charity, the 1st Mobberley Scout Group, Jodrell District
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The Great British Dog Walk, a walking challenge organised by Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and sponsored by Specsavers, aims to raise awareness and funds for training life-changing hearing dogs that will transform the lives of deaf people. By walking any distance or route throughout October, individuals can make a
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As part of their two-year partnership with Action Cancer, EY employees will be taking over the running of four Action Cancer shops in Belfast on Friday, September 26. The EY teams will be involved in various tasks including providing and sorting donations, serving customers, creating window displays, and promoting the
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Catwalk for a Cause, a charity fashion show, has become an integral part of the Inverness fundraising calendar, raising vital funds for Highland Hospice. Organized by city salon owner Alison McRitchie, this annual event combines glitz and glamour with fashion and personal stories of individuals affected by life-limiting illnesses. The
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Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has announced that it will host its first-ever sustainable fashion show, teaming up with Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) to create a unique collection of 15 bespoke outfits made from charity shop donations. The event will feature a grand finale showcasing Bridgerton-style dresses designed by AUB's
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Matthew Denniff, a determined ultra runner from Loughborough, is taking on the incredible challenge of running 33,000 miles in a decade to raise funds for Vasculitis UK. The 32-year-old was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), earlier this year, which has left him with debilitating
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Adam Rodriguex, 28, from Bath, has successfully completed 55 marathons across England, starting in Hereford on July 5, 2025, and finishing in Salisbury on June 28, 2026, to raise money for the Move Against Cancer charity. Rodriguex's journey took him through various cities, including Oxford, where he met
