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The special celebration at St Luke's Open Day brought the community together, featuring a public performance of the song A Beautiful Place by the Ecclesall Road South singing group, as well as an appearance by the Dronfield Baptist Church Ukulele Group. The event showcased the importance of music
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Isabelle Lauder, an eight-year-old student at Kings Oak Primary School, has made headlines for climbing Wales' highest peak, Mount Snowdon, as part of a charity challenge. Accompanied by her father, Tom Lauder, Isabelle aimed to raise funds for Support Dogs, a Sheffield-based charity that trains and provides assistance dogs
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Yorkshire Building Society colleagues, including those from branches in Castleford, Pontefract, Ossett, and Wakefield, are commemorating the success of a pioneering partnership with food redistribution charity FareShare. This collaboration has bolstered the employability prospects of over 1,000 people across the UK, with over a hundred securing employment opportunities. The
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Kate Myers, a student at the University of Chester pursuing a BA (Hons) in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, has been nominated for the Student Volunteer of the Year award for her dedicated voluntary work with the Heswall Disabled Children's Holiday Fund. Alongside her studies, Kate has
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Qatar Charity (QC) and the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide support and services to workers in Qatar, aiming to improve their quality of life and meet their humanitarian needs. The agreement was signed by Faisal Rashid al-Fahida, assistant CEO for
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Gill, a dedicated employee of the independent charity One Fylde, has embarked on an incredible journey to raise £7,300 for her organization by running the London Marathon. With a background in supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, Gill understands the impact of her work and the need for
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The Great North Run, a iconic half-marathon in the UK, brings together thousands of people from all ages and abilities, inspiring others to push their limits. As the event approaches, many participants are eager to share their personal achievements and charity fundraising stories, making the experience even more uplifting. With
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G F Tomlinson has reaffirmed its commitment to Treetops Hospice, a leading charity providing end-of-life care and support in the Midlands. The partnership, which began in 2021 as part of the Local Communities Partnership Programme, will continue in 2025 with a range of activities and events aimed at raising awareness
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A cycling challenge has returned to raise funds for the charity's dementia support service throughout September. St John's, one of Winchester's oldest charities, has been supporting the community for more than 900 years. The Ride to Remember campaign, organised by St John's
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In a significant milestone, the partnership between Yorkshire Building Society and FareShare has reached 1,000 participants in the Building Skills for the Future programme. Launched in December 2023, the programme has provided participants across the UK with valuable skills, qualifications, and confidence to move closer to employment. Funded by
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Joe Travers, a 31-year-old man from Manchester, and his wife Jules are undertaking an 850-mile bike-packing expedition, dubbed 'Tour de Travers', to raise vital funds for The Brain Tumour Charity and Prostate Cancer UK. The trip is a poignant tribute to Joe's twin brother Sam, who
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Guernsey Disability Swimming, a local charity, has been reminded that no organisation is too small to make a difference after its experience with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. Established five years prior to receiving the award in 2020, the organisation provides people with physical and mental disabilities
