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As Covid-19 swept across the globe, traditional charity offerings were severely disrupted. The Outward Bound Trust, a charity organization focused on inspiring young people to defy their limitations, was forced to reimagine its approach. Director Martin Davidson explains how the organization adapted to the pandemic, innovating new programs to support
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Groundwork's Natural Neighbourhoods scheme, a program aimed at enhancing local environments and supporting community development, has been awarded £121,291 from the government's £80 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund. In addition to this grant, Groundwork will receive a total of £2.2 million for its operations
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A 17-year-old girl and her mother are sharing their moving story to raise awareness for the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity that helped them through their cancer ordeal but has been hit hard by the Covid pandemic. Molly Halford was diagnosed with Stage 3A Hodgkin's lymphoma exactly two
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Think18, a charity founded by Tessa Denison, has successfully transitioned its face-to-face activities online since last March, despite the challenges posed by the lockdown. The charity now holds eight weekly virtual events, including arts, music, and social activities, which have been well-received by its members. These events have provided a
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Transgender and gender-diverse young people are facing a hostile online environment that can prevent them from sharing their thoughts and feelings with family and friends, leading to heightened anxiety and mental health issues, warns the charity Mermaids. During the third national lockdown, the charity has seen a massive increase in
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In a remarkable display of philanthropy, EDUCA, a non-profit organization in Mexico, has received a substantial donation from fintech expert and former university professor Alberto Bazbaz Sacal. The generosity aims to support EDUCA's mission to provide education and empowerment to nearly 3,300 low-income children annually. EDUCA was
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A mother of one, Nicci Rushton, has shared her emotional account of how her two-year-old son Noah was diagnosed with a rare brain tumour during the coronavirus lockdown. Despite medics delivering the devastating news after an MRI scan, the family received a ray of hope when they were told the
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Residents of Spencer, Northampton, are rallying to save their beloved football club, Spencer Community Trust Football Club, after it suffered extensive damage in the Christmas floods. The club's pitch and clubhouse, which serves as a hub for the community, were inundated with over four feet of water, destroying
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The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has signed an agreement with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to contribute AED1 million to help address neonatal congenital anomalies in Afghanistan. The contribution is part of the ERC's efforts to support vulnerable communities through its Ataya charity exhibition. The
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The Barclays 100x100 UK Covid-19 Community Relief Programme has donated £100,000 to St Luke's Hospice in Sheffield to aid patients and families with a vital telephone helpline. The donation is part of a £100m community aid package announced by Barclays in April to support charities helping people
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Charlotte Porteous, a second-year Children's Nursing student at the University of Northumbria, has successfully completed a month-long 50-mile running challenge to raise money for The Sick Children's Trust. Starting from scratch as a running novice, Charlotte aimed to raise £300 for the charity, which supports families
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Doncaster's homeless population is facing even greater isolation due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with many struggling to access basic necessities like food, shelter, and health care. A local charity, Real Help Doncaster, is working with the community to provide support, but more needs to be done to
