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A charity shop in Warrington, Care UK Charity's Home Store and More, is marking its second anniversary with a special sale. The sale, which is based on the popular Fill a Bag for £10 format, will take place on Saturday, July 19, and will allow customers to purchase
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Emmaus Cambridge, a homelessness charity based in Cambridge, has received a significant donation of 48 laptops from AVEVA Solutions, a global software firm. The laptops, donated by staff or seized from unused corporate equipment, were meticulously cleaned and installed with new operating systems, making them ready for use. This generous
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The Nello, Devon's highly anticipated charity bike ride, is set to take place on Sunday, June 29, with over 1,000 cyclists preparing to ride 60 or 100 miles through the picturesque Devon countryside. The event, which has been running since 2000, is the flagship fundraiser for FORCE
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U.S. philanthropy saw a slight increase in donations in 2024, with organizations like Compassion International and Brown University reporting strong growth in fundraising. However, the sector remains uncertain, with nonprofits worried about potential funding cuts and shifts in donor priorities. The Giving USA report found that individual giving was
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A Nisa Local store in Derby has celebrated its 20th anniversary by donating £1,000 to local football club AFC Mackworth. The store has raised the funds through Co-op Wholesale's Making a Difference Locally charity, which will be used for new football kits for the next two seasons.
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A charity shop in Essex recently surprised its customers with a hidden gem in the board game section: a rare Littlest Pet Shop edition of Monopoly. Kev, a customer who stumbled upon the game, took to TikTok to share his exciting discovery, highlighting the game's rarity and potentially
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Community Ventures Middlesbrough Ltd (CVL) has been recognized for its outstanding work in tackling homelessness, social exclusion, and complex needs. The charity, which focuses on addressing homelessness and social exclusion, was awarded at Homeless Link's national Excellence Awards 2025. Over the past year, CVL has successfully acquired and
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Proposed changes to personal independence payments (Pip) eligibility criteria will disproportionately affect disabled women, ignoring fundamental aspects of their health and dignity. The new rules, set to be voted on by MPs, will require claimants to receive four points in a single daily living category, with washing below the waist
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Residents and staff at Colten Care Homes in the New Forest and Longham are donating items to help those affected by the war in Ukraine. The charity New Forest for Ukraine (NFFU) receives no government or DEC funding and relies solely on public donations to deliver humanitarian aid across Ukraine
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Fiona Slicer, from Linwood, received the surprise news while helping her father care for her mother, who is receiving treatment for mantle cell lymphoma at the Beatson Cancer Charity. Fiona participated in the Glasgow Kiltwalk's 14-mile Big Stroll to raise funds for the charity and was automatically entered
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The Preston Sea Cadets, a century-old organization providing young people with life skills and opportunities, marked its 100th anniversary with a celebratory centenary dinner and the unveiling of its first official Ship's Crest. The event, attended by esteemed guests including the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Lancashire, Mr Andrew
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Taylor Wimpey, a leading UK housing developer, has shown its commitment to giving back to the local community by supporting two notable charities, Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY) and Willen Hospice. The company has donated £6,000 to CRY, which will be used to fund the charity's
