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Emmaus Coventry & Warwickshire is a local charity that provides a community home for adults experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their home. The charity has 17 single furnished bedrooms available in a safe and supportive environment, offering a range of amenities and services, including communal living spaces, a
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A charity shop worker has made a plea to people to stop donating unwanted gifts to charity shops, citing the abundance of items that end up being donated, including brand new, unused items. Meg, a charity shop manager who shares her experiences on TikTok, says that her shop receives hundreds
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A night-time break-in at the Naomi House & Jacksplace charity shop in St George's Street, Winchester, left the store in a state of disarray, with property damage and stolen goods. As a result, the shop was forced to close for a full day while the police investigated the
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Cambridge City Council has issued a call for applications for its grants aimed at supporting local charities, volunteer groups, and community organisations. The grants can be used to deliver support and activities in Cambridge, with three separate funds available for different purposes. The Over £5,000 Community Grant Fund supports
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Navy Federal Credit Union has announced the donation of $100,000 to charities benefiting military families and local communities, as part of its Dollars for Doers program. This annual initiative recognizes and rewards the volunteer efforts of Navy Federal employees, with $1,000 grants awarded to 100 qualifying non-profit organizations.
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Lisa Capewell, a hospital physiotherapist at St Luke's Hospital, is organizing a 24-hour "therapy dash" to raise vital funds for Bradford Hospitals Charity. The event, which will take place from Friday, September 19 to Saturday, September 20, will feature a continuous 24-hour fitness challenge at Bradford
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Parkinson's UK's Physical Activity Grants programme has reopened for the fifth successive year, offering funding to local community groups, exercise coaches, activity providers, and physios who have a connection to the Parkinson's community. The programme has delivered almost £700,000 in funding over the
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Nick Rennie Mila Peterson, a pupil at Harby Primary School, is taking part in the Kid's Summer Challenge for Young Lives vs Cancer, a fundraising effort that has nearly 5,000 youngsters joining in this summer. The challenge, which involves walking, running, or cycling for at least one
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Rhydian Jones, a determined tennis player, embarked on a remarkable 24-hour tennis marathon to support the Sir Gareth Edwards Cancer Charity, which had been a lifeline for his family during his wife's cancer treatment. Inspired by the charity's crucial support, Rhydian and his friend Carwyn Gape
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A vibrant rainbow-themed day was held at the Little Houghton Day Nursery, featuring activities such as dressing up in rainbow colours, face painting, and more. The event aimed to inspire creativity, unity, and a shared sense of purpose among families, children, and staff while raising funds for Rainbow Trust, which
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A new initiative at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) has launched a groundbreaking pleural clinic, offering a one-stop shop for the diagnosis and treatment of pleural effusions, a complex condition affecting patients with lung cancer. The clinic, made possible through a new chest ultrasound machine funded by the Doncaster
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A recent study by the leading voice for disabled people in sports and activity reveals a stark divide in disabled people's access to physical activity, with only 51% feeling they have the opportunity to be active. The findings point to a particularly concerning situation for those living with
