Charities
Despite the pressing need for volunteers, nearly half of charities (44%) report rising requests for help, while one in four (27%) say they are unable to meet demand. Without additional volunteers, vulnerable communities and causes could be left without the practical and emotional support they rely on. In response, a
Charities
Diana DoGood, a Burnley-based drag queen, and her friend Angelo Musso completed an extraordinary challenge to raise funds and awareness for Pendleside Hospice. The pair, joined by other friends, successfully climbed Pendle Hill, despite initial reservations about the difficulty of the ascent. Diana described the experience as "wild, wonderful,
Charities
The Community Assistance Programme, launched by ML Williams Funeral Directors earlier this year, has so far awarded £2,000 to local projects in Ayr. The fund, designed to improve the quality of life for residents within three miles of the funeral home on Falkland Park Road, has supported initiatives focused
Autism
Autism charities in England and Wales often portray autistic people as problems to be solved, using language and images that reinforce negative stereotypes. Our recent study found that these charities depict autistic people as needy, infantile, and in need of change, while portraying themselves as experts and authorities on behalf
Cancer patients
Cancer patients should be offered a range of exercise activities, including yoga, tai chi, and Nordic walking, as part of their NHS care to boost their chances of survival and stop tumours returning, a major charity has said. Maggie's, which operates 27 cancer support centres across the UK,
Charities
Arkansas's food banks are sounding the alarm as the potential cutoff of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits looms due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Arkansas Department of Human Services has warned that the roughly 222,000 Arkansans who rely on SNAP to buy groceries could see
Celebrities
Stephen and Bernard Curry, 49 and 51, respectively, made a remarkable comeback in Java to win The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition after a thrilling competition. The brothers, who have a long history of building their relationship through camping and fishing with their father, attributed their success to their teamwork,
Cancer
Local Specsavers store in Mexborough partnered with Macmillan Cancer Support for their World's Biggest Coffee Morning, a charity event that has raised over £310 million since its inception in 1990. The Specsavers team baked homemade cakes and hosted a cake sale, donating the proceeds to the charity. Store
Cancer
Colleagues from Travis Perkins Managed Services came together for a charity netball tournament, playing 39 matches and raising a significant amount for Bowel Cancer UK. The event was organized in tribute to Dan Trasler, a colleague who passed away from the disease in April. The mixed netball format was chosen
Cancer
Tesco's £1,500 grant to Cancer Fund for Children has enabled 20 families affected by cancer to experience the restorative environment of Daisy Lodge, a purpose-built facility in Newcastle, Co Down. The grant has provided a safe space for families to reconnect and heal together, offering a vital
Banks (Finance)
A generous donation from Bed Kingdom will support local children and families in need, providing them with safe and comfortable sleeping arrangements during difficult times. The organization, Rainbow Baby Bank, has been struggling to meet the growing demand for essential baby and children's items due to the recent
Banks (Finance)
The Charity Commission in the UK has discovered serious financial mismanagement at Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International, a charity with over 100 bank accounts. The inquiry, which was opened after financial concerns were identified, found that the charity's trustees lacked oversight and control over the funds,
