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A long-running fundraiser led by Lewes businessman Richard Soan is closing in on the half-a-million-pound mark for a cause supporting young people with cancer. The annual charity race day at Brighton Racecourse, held over 12 years, has raised nearly £480,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust and is on track to
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Caithness, Sutherland & Ross MSP Maree Todd has shown her commitment to supporting local businesses and community projects by visiting entrepreneurs in Sutherland as part of the Scotland Loves Local Week campaign. The campaign aims to build a stronger, greener, and fairer Scotland by championing localism. During her visit, Todd
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On Sunday, September 7, a fun-filled day event will take place at Middleton Pavilion, organized by Cranswick Convenience Foods, a leading food producing business, to raise awareness about homelessness in Milton Keynes. The event will bring local people together to learn more about community work being done by charities like
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Lost Chord UK, a charity supporting individuals with neurological conditions, including dementia, has secured five spaces for local runners or teams to participate in the popular London Landmarks Half Marathon. The 13.1-mile challenge, set to take place on April 12, will see participants run through iconic landmarks such as
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Sue Ryder, a national charity providing palliative care and bereavement support, has opened new shops across Hampshire, including Hedge End, Fareham, Gosport, and Lee-on-the-Solent. This expansion replaces the closure of Revitalise Respite Care stores, allowing the charity to increase its high street presence and offer affordable shopping options while raising
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Blue Triangle, a Scottish homelessness charity, has reached a significant milestone with 50 years of service. The charity has been providing support to individuals experiencing homelessness, and to mark this occasion, it hosted an anniversary event on August 22 at Loch Lomond. The event brought together staff and supported individuals
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A charity yoga event that has been raising funds for cancer research for the last nine years is set to return for its 10th anniversary. The event, which has raised over £23,000 for Cancer Research UK since 2016, is organized by Karen Thursby, a Darlington-based yoga teacher who lost
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Kirsty Taylor, head of activities at Barchester Healthcare's Chalfont Lodge care home in Chalfont St Peter, will be running the half marathon to raise money for Barchester's Charitable Foundation. As part of her training, Kirsty has been running with the Ricky Running Sisters club in Rickmansworth
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As consumers increasingly prioritize sustainability and ethics when shopping, thrift shops and charity stores have become a staple for those seeking affordable, pre-owned items. However, a growing trend has emerged, where fast fashion retailers, such as Zara and Shein, are infiltrating these stores, flooding them with cheap, low-quality garments that
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Valley First Community Endowments has provided a significant boost to charitable organizations in the Okanagan, Similkameen, and Thompson areas through impact grants and capacity grants. The funding, totaling $192,305, will support a wide range of initiatives, from mental health and epilepsy support to financial education and community resources. According
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Lucy Pittaway, a North Yorkshire artist, has created a range of limited-edition mugs and tote bags featuring her artwork "Flying Coast to Coast." The design celebrates the regions covered by the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS), including North Yorkshire, the North East, Cumbria, and the Isle of
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A charity golf day held in Braintree, a district in Essex, England, has raised £623 to support individuals with learning disabilities. The 19th annual Braintree District Mencap Charity Golf Day, organized by longtime volunteer Mitchell Darkins, saw 35 golfers participate, accompanied by 13 guests for the presentation meal. The event
