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As summer sets in, many individuals tend to overlook the plight of people struggling with homelessness, leading to a significant decline in donations to SIFA Fireside, a charity providing vital support to adults experiencing homelessness in Birmingham. To address this issue, SIFA Fireside has partnered with One Black Bear to
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A homelessness charity, St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity (SMITF), has reported an estimated £160,000 in suspected fraudulent grant claims. The Metropolitan Police is investigating the incident, which involved an employee of an external party applying for grants. SMITF provides grants of up to £500 to help people at risk of homelessness
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The North East of England has one of the highest prevalence rates of disability in England, with families with a disabled child being twice as likely to live in poverty compared to those without a disabled child. The launch of the £28.6m Child Poverty Action Plan by the North
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Sue Plunkett Harriet Tucker's involvement in the Research 100 programme, run by the charity Re-engage, has been a life-enhancing experience for both her and the older people at the centre of the initiative. Launched in November 2024, the programme provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable skills
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As China marks its August 1st Army Day, the Danxia Community in Ganzhou, Gansu Province, has taken initiative to visit and show support to the families of active-duty soldiers. Over 100 community workers and volunteers, along with social charitable organizations, formed a consolation team to provide daily necessities and extend
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Action Cancer's inaugural livestock auction, organized by Dee Heron, an Action Cancer Skin Cancer Ambassador, and his family, successfully raised over £18,215 in 2024. This year's auction, held at the Saintfield Livestock Mart, follows the 2023 auction that raised £15,000. The event is crucial
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School holidays bring a rise in water activities, yet many families remain unaware of the dangers lurking beneath the surface. According to Martin House, a quarter of UK parents have never discussed water safety with their children, making it crucial for parents to have essential conversations about the risks associated
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GNAAS, a charity providing critical care services in the North of England and Scotland, has received its largest single corporate donation from Apache Corporation, a leading oil and gas company with its UK headquarters in Aberdeen. The £50,000 donation will go towards GNAAS's fuel costs, helping the
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The highly anticipated 'Art in Penallt' festival is set to return to the picturesque village of Penallt in Monmouthshire from Saturday 23 to Monday 25 August. This three-day extravaganza will showcase an array of artistic talents from across the region, featuring a diverse range of art and craft
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Shropshire Shufflers' Night of the PBs, an event that brought together the running club's members in a bid to beat their 5K personal bests, has contributed significantly to the local charity, Hope House. The evening's cake sale added to the community feel and fundraising total,
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Katharine House Hospice, a charity established in 1985 by Neil Gadsby in memory of his daughter Katharine, is marking its 40th anniversary. The hospice, located in Adderbury, near Banbury, was founded through a community-wide fundraising effort between 1985 and 1991, with Princess Diana officially opening the hospice on October 14,
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Heidi Carter and Debbie Lovering have spent their entire lives volunteering and fundraising for St Luke's Hospice in Basildon, a connection sparked by their parents, who were among the hospice's first volunteers when it was founded 35 years ago. The sisters' family has been closely
