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Charities, fundraising, volunteering, and community initiatives.

PURLEY, UK - 12 August 2026•Vanbar Associates•

Purley nursery supports local cancer charity on International Friendship Day

Children and staff at Partou Gingerbread House Day Nursery in South Croydon celebrated International Friendship Day by hosting Caroline Bridges from the South East Cancer Help Centre. The visit aimed to raise awareness about the charity's work supporting local cancer patients and to teach children about kindness and community support. The event included activities like making purple-themed crafts, which helped highlight the importance of community involvement and empathy.

Purley nursery supports local cancer charity on International Friendship Day
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Blonde ambition helps mfg Solicitors raise £1,775 for Severn Hospice

A team from mfg Solicitors in Telford raised £1,775 for Severn Hospice by participating in the charity's annual dragon boat race, finishing 16th and dressing as Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. This fundraising effort supports the hospice's free specialist care for families in Shropshire and Mid Wales, highlighting the community's role in sustaining such services.

Blonde ambition helps mfg Solicitors raise £1,775 for Severn Hospice
LONDON, UK - July 30, 2026•Geo Underwriting•

Local Harrogate Hospice receives Geo Flower Wall from the Great Yorkshire Show

Geo Underwriting donated its Flower Wall from the Great Yorkshire Show to Saint Michael’s Hospice in Harrogate, which provides care for people affected by terminal illness. The donation, consisting of various plants and shrubs, aims to enhance the hospice environment, offering comfort to patients, families, and staff. This gesture highlights Geo Underwriting's commitment to supporting local communities and organisations.

Local Harrogate Hospice receives Geo Flower Wall from the Great Yorkshire Show
HULL, UK - July 30, 2026•MMC PR & Comms•

Ideal Heating celebrates £325,000 Macmillan fundraising milestone

Ideal Heating has raised £325,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support since 2018 through various fundraising activities, including sponsored challenges and bake sales. This milestone supports Macmillan's efforts to assist people living with cancer and their families across the UK. The funds raised are enough to run Macmillan's Online Community platform for over a year, benefiting more than 600,000 people.

Ideal Heating celebrates £325,000 Macmillan fundraising milestone
LONDON - JULY 28, 2026•RADAR PR•

College worker passes 500-mile mark in epic 1,000-mile charity challenge across Britain

Kate Muddiman, a manager at Coleg Cambria, has completed over 500 miles of a 1,000-mile walking challenge across Britain to raise funds for Soul Kitchen Chester, a charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and hardship. Muddiman, who has been walking through various cities and landscapes, is urging people to support her as she continues the challenge. Her efforts aim to raise awareness and funds for the volunteer-led charity, which provides meals and support to those in need.

College worker passes 500-mile mark in epic 1,000-mile charity challenge across Britain
HARROGATE, UK - 23 July 2026•Vanbar Associates•

Harrogate nursery holds ‘yellow day’ to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Partou Playaway Day Nursery and Pre-school in Harrogate organised a 'yellow day' event, featuring a visit from Yorkshire Air Ambulance mascot Dr Priti and fundraiser Clare Deacon, to raise awareness and funds for the charity. The event included a story time session, yellow-themed activities, and a cake sale, raising £80 for the air ambulance service. The day aimed to educate children about the charity's emergency work and the importance of community support.

Harrogate nursery holds ‘yellow day’ to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance
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Peartree Cleaning Services Marks £20,000 Support For Essex Charity SNAP

Peartree Cleaning Services has donated a total of £20,000 to the Essex charity SNAP over four years, with its latest annual contribution of £5,000. SNAP provides support to families with children who have additional needs or disabilities, offering services such as advice, counselling, and therapy sessions. This ongoing partnership highlights Peartree's commitment to supporting community initiatives that align with its values.

Peartree Cleaning Services Marks £20,000 Support For Essex Charity SNAP
HULL, UK - July 21, 2026•MMC PR & Comms•

Willerby and Swift join forces to raise over £5,000 for HEY Children’s University

Willerby and Swift, two UK holiday home manufacturers, organised a charity sports day that raised over £5,000 for HEY Children’s University. The event, held at Hymers College in Hull, featured games and activities for employees and their families, with funds supporting educational opportunities for children in Hull and East Yorkshire. The day was supported by 16 sponsoring businesses and highlighted community spirit and collaboration between the two companies.

Willerby and Swift join forces to raise over £5,000 for HEY Children’s University
Lancashire 17th July 2026•About Time Marketing•

Lancashire Charity and Local Community Group Partner to Tackle Pakistan Infant Mortality Rates

A Lancaster-based charity, the Abaseen Foundation, has partnered with the Garstang community group Soroptimist International to address high infant mortality rates in rural Pakistan. The Soroptimists have committed to fundraising for the foundation's new Mother and Child emergency unit in Peshawar, which aims to provide essential healthcare to around 100,000 people. This partnership is crucial as Pakistan has some of the highest infant mortality rates globally, particularly in rural areas.

Lancashire Charity and Local Community Group Partner to Tackle Pakistan Infant Mortality Rates
Newcastle Upon Tyne - July 15, 2026•Karol Marketing•

NorthStandard celebrates North East community partnerships following an award-winning year for its CSR programme

NorthStandard, a marine insurer, celebrated its community partnerships in the North East by hosting an event at its Newcastle headquarters, highlighting its £100,000 investment in local charities and community projects over the past year. The company was recognised with an award for its contributions to skills and community, and emphasised the importance of building lasting partnerships to support local initiatives. Additionally, NorthStandard's latest Sustainability Report outlines its commitme

NorthStandard celebrates North East community partnerships following an award-winning year for its CSR programme
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Charity Beach Pilates & Swim Event Raises Over £350 For Chill Dorset

Bridge Health & Wellbeing in Christchurch, Dorset, organised a Beach Pilates and Sea Dip event, raising over £350 for Chill Dorset, a charity offering sea swimming therapy for adults with mental or physical health conditions. The event, held on Avon Beach, featured a free Pilates class followed by a sea dip, with all donations supporting Chill Dorset's therapeutic programmes. This initiative highlights community support for local charities making a positive impact on health and wellbeing.

Charity Beach Pilates & Swim Event Raises Over £350 For Chill Dorset
July, 2026•Youbee Media•

Organisations become proud allies by joining LGBTQ+ charity’s workplace initiative

The UK LGBTQ+ charity Out Together has launched "Spaces," an initiative encouraging organisations to commit to creating inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ people. By joining the Spaces directory, organisations pledge to uphold principles like using correct pronouns and maintaining zero-tolerance for discrimination, aiming to provide safe and welcoming spaces beyond just displaying the rainbow flag during Pride. This initiative seeks to build a more inclusive society by helping individuals identif

Organisations become proud allies by joining LGBTQ+ charity’s workplace initiative
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Golfers set to tee up for High Sheriff’s charity golf day

The High Sheriff of Worcestershire, Maynard Burton, is hosting a charity golf day on 8th October at The Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern to raise funds for the Worcestershire Community Foundation. The event, sponsored by mfg Solicitors and Sutfcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, aims to support various local charities and community organisations. Participants can enter teams for £480, with opportunities to win prizes, including a £10,000 hole-in-one prize.

Golfers set to tee up for High Sheriff’s charity golf day
Friday 26 June 2026•BTR Liverpool•

Inspiring Headline Charity Partner Announced For Women’s 10K Liverpool

Liverpool Women's Hospital Charity has been named the headline charity partner for the BTR Women's 10K Liverpool race, set to take place in Sefton Park on 6 September 2026. The partnership aims to raise funds for the hospital's initiatives, which include neonatal equipment, bereavement support, and specialist maternity services. The event, which also features a 5K race, encourages participants to fundraise for the hospital, enhancing patient care beyond NHS provisions.

Inspiring Headline Charity Partner Announced For Women’s 10K Liverpool
June 27, 2026•North Yorkshire Scouts•

Mud, Teamwork and Big Smiles as Junior Warrior Returned to Bramham Park Estate in June

Over 1,000 young people from North Yorkshire Scouts and Girl Guides participated in a 3-kilometre obstacle course at Bramham Park on 24th and 25th June as part of the Junior Warrior event. The event, which adapts the adult Total Warrior course for younger participants, aims to provide a fun and supportive environment for young people to challenge themselves and work together. Since its inception in 2019, Junior Warrior has grown significantly, becoming a key event in North Yorkshire's calendar.

Mud, Teamwork and Big Smiles as Junior Warrior Returned to Bramham Park Estate in June
Leeds, UK - June 24, 2026•Youbee Media•

All Out Together Charity Ball unites communities, celebrates progress and raises an amazing £21K profit

The All Out Together Charity Ball in Leeds raised £21,000 to support LGBTQ+ rights and wellbeing across West Yorkshire. Organised by the charity Out Together, the event highlighted the importance of creating inclusive spaces amid increasing hostility towards LGBTQ+ communities. The funds will help expand the charity's initiatives, including new projects to support rural areas and participation in the Great Yorkshire Show.

All Out Together Charity Ball unites communities, celebrates progress and raises an amazing £21K profit
SUTTON COLDFIELD: June 24th 2026•ChalmersNewsPR•

Fundraiser to scale Three Peaks whilst carrying his paraplegic son

Pete Haslam from Sutton Coldfield is preparing to climb the Three Peaks while carrying his paraplegic son, Ted, to raise funds for the children's charity Molly Ollys, which supported them during Ted's cancer treatment. The challenge involves a 23-mile trek across Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and Ben Nevis, with a team of friends and family assisting in carrying Ted in his wheelchair. The fundraiser aims to give back to the charity that provided support and equipment to Ted during his treatment.

Fundraiser to scale Three Peaks whilst carrying his paraplegic son
LONDON, LN - June 22, 2026•The Honeypot Children’s Charity•

Inaugural Bumble Blast Charity Motorcycle Ride Raises Over £8,000 for The Honeypot Children’s Charity

Over 70 motorcyclists participated in the inaugural Bumble Blast charity ride through Hampshire and the New Forest, raising over £8,000 for The Honeypot Children's Charity. Organised by Honeypot Trustee Richard Houseago, the event aimed to support young carers and children facing difficult circumstances, with participants donning bee-themed costumes and decorating their bikes. The funds raised will aid the charity's efforts to provide respite and support for children aged 5 to 12.

Inaugural Bumble Blast Charity Motorcycle Ride Raises Over £8,000 for The Honeypot Children’s Charity
LEEDS, UK - 22 June 2026•Vanbar Associates•

New collaboration to enhance community support and tenant experience

Leeds Jewish Welfare Board (LJWB) and Leeds Jewish Housing Association (LJHA) have partnered to enhance community support and tenant experiences by leveraging LJWB's volunteer service. This collaboration aims to provide better volunteer support for tenants, reduce isolation, and foster a stronger community spirit. The initiative is expected to improve tenant integration, promote independence, and create more opportunities for meaningful volunteer involvement.

New collaboration to enhance community support and tenant experience
PRESS RELASE: June 2026•Team Solan•

North East cancer charity appoints high-profile trustees

The Solan Connor Fawcett Family Cancer Trust, also known as Team Solan, has appointed new trustees, including Ryan Hudson and Simon Davies, to strengthen its leadership team amid growing demand for its services. These appointments, along with new roles in fundraising and legal guidance, aim to support the charity's mission of providing personalised cancer support in the North East. This leadership expansion is intended to ensure the charity's sustainability and capacity to assist more individual

North East cancer charity appoints high-profile trustees
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