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Burton on Trent, Staffs, UK - January 8th, 2026•Eden PR•

Charity Cash Hits New Heights

Manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has surpassed its fundraising target - raising more than £60,000 as part of its 60th, diamond jubilee year in 2025. The pioneering firm has boosted its support for good causes, raising a total of £60,448.16 for its community fund Give4Good, which supports local and international organisations, chosen by its staff and close to its three sites. Give4Good was launched in 2022 as a way of supporting local initiatives with fun and challenging events championed by staff

Charity Cash Hits New Heights
Manchester - 22.12.2025•Francis House Children’s Hospice•

Family story at the heart of children’s hospice Christmas appeal

Francis House Children’s Hospice is running a Christmas Appeal - Love and Life - showcasing the support offered to the families of seriously ill children. The appeal features Jen East, a mum from Dukinfield in Tameside, whose 11-year-old Florence, has a life-limiting condition and was not expected to live beyond the age of ten. The hospice aims to raise funds for its range of services that support the whole family not just the child who lives with a life-limiting condition. These include respite

Family story at the heart of children’s hospice Christmas appeal
PORTRUSH, UK - 19 December 2025•Paul Beattie (left) with Jonny Lennox (right) and Pete Jamison•

Fix singer ‘overwhelmed’ by response to Boxing Night concert for Paul

The singer of Portrush band The Fix says he is ‘overwhelmed’ by the kindness and generosity of local people and businesses as he prepares to play a special Boxing Night set in memory of bass player Paul Beattie. Coleraine Inst classmates Paul, guitarist and singer Jonny Lennox, and drummer Shaun Giffin formed the band in the late 1980s and went on to develop a loyal fan base after gaining a regular slot at Kelly’s Complex. Tragically, Paul, from Coleraine, passed away at his home in September ag

Fix singer ‘overwhelmed’ by response to Boxing Night concert for Paul
HARROGATE, UK - 19 December 2025•Vanbar Associates•

Harrogate nursery’s 12 Days of Christmas supports local hospice

Partou Little Dragons Day Nursery and Pre-school in Harrogate has just wrapped up its traditional 12 Days of Christmas activities with Saint Michael’s Hospice receiving a large donation following a special themed event. Bambi Wainwright, Partou Little Dragons Nursery Manager, said: “At Little Dragons, we aim to create a magical Christmas that is respectful to all the families that attend here without being too overstimulating for the children. “Our 12 Days of Christmas includes carols round the

Harrogate nursery’s 12 Days of Christmas supports local hospice
Eden PR•

A Night of Competition and Community

Russell Roof Tiles has celebrated another hugely successful charity night recently, raising a record £20,950 at its annual Big Charity Quiz, at Burton Albion’s Pirelli Stadium. The event marked a key milestone in the company’s 60th anniversary year, during which the pioneering roof tile manufacturer has committed to raising £60,000 for local and international causes through its Give4Good initiative. A total of 41 teams, made up of customers, suppliers, staff, friends and family from across the U

A Night of Competition and Community
MANCHESTER, UK - 11 December 2025•Vanbar Associates•

Partou team members grant Christmas wishes for Manchester children

Team members from leading day nursery provider Partou have donated 50 Christmas presents to children in Manchester after partnering with a local charity that helps families going through difficult times. Home-Start Manchester provides practical and emotional volunteer-led support to families with at least one child under five. 50 Partou team members chose a Christmas gift from a wish list provided by the charity. Each wish was a simple description such as ‘Boy, aged 3, would like wooden toy cars

Partou team members grant Christmas wishes for Manchester children
WIDNES, UK - 4 December 2025•Vanbar Associates•

‘Fit and Elfie’ Widnes nursery joins run to help local hospice

Team members and children at Partou Willowdene Nursery and Pre-school in Widnes will be pulling on Christmas jumpers and elf hats next Tuesday (9 December) to walk, skip, jog and run around the town to support Halton Haven Hospice. Founded in 1984, the hospice provides specialist palliative care to people from Halton and surrounding areas who are living with terminal conditions. The Elf Run is one of several fundraising ventures held throughout the year to assist its work. And Partou Willowdene

‘Fit and Elfie’ Widnes nursery joins run to help local hospice
LONDON, UK - December 3, 2025•PR Now•

The Howard Staunton Society Aims to Become Leading Chess Charity

Less than a month ago, on Friday, 14 November 2025, the Howard Staunton Society marked a historic milestone in its 30-year history with a sold-out black-tie revival dinner at L’Escargot, London’s oldest French restaurant. Over thirty members gathered in the historic Soho townhouse for an evening honouring Howard Staunton’s lasting influence on chess, literature, and British cultural life. Brian Clivaz - CEO of L’Escargot and one of the Society’s founders - opened the evening with a warm welcome,

The Howard Staunton Society Aims to Become Leading Chess Charity
Lorraine Henry•

Recruitment firm donates hundreds of chocolate advent calendars to local foodbank

Ahead of the main festive season, a leading recruitment firm which specialises in talent for the catering and hospitality sectors has donated over 200 chocolate advent calendars to a local foodbank. Staff at jobs specialist Pineapple Recruitment have donated the advent calendars to Worcester Foodbank to help families with young children enjoy Christmas that bit more this year. Kasia Krieger, Director at Pineapple Recruitment said: “Through our partnership with Worcester Foodbank we are delighted

Recruitment firm donates hundreds of chocolate advent calendars to local foodbank
MANCHESTER, UK - 21 November 2025•Vanbar Associates•

Partou ‘goes blue’ for World Children’s Day in support of UNICEF

Team members at leading day nursery provider Partou have celebrated World Children’s Day by dressing in blue and taking part in a range of fun activities to raise funds for UNICEF. Earlier this year, Partou - which operates 114 settings in the UK - announced an official partnership with the United Nations agency which works to protect the rights of children, provide humanitarian aid and ensure that every child can reach their full potential. World Children’s Day is a global day of action for chi

Partou ‘goes blue’ for World Children’s Day in support of UNICEF
PORTRUSH, 19 November 2025•Vanbar Associates•

The Fix: One Last Dance for Paul

The life of a much-loved local musician is to be celebrated at a special memorial gig in Portrush on Boxing Night to raise money for two charities that were close to his heart. Paul Beattie, from Coleraine, passed away peacefully at his home in September aged just 53. A former head of economic development at Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, Paul was also well-known as bass player with The Fix. The band was formed with his Coleraine Inst classmates Jonny Lennox and Shaun Giffin in the la

The Fix: One Last Dance for Paul
London, UK - November 18, 2025•Weston Partnership•

THE Clean Space Volunteers at Paddington Church as Part of ITS Social Initiative

The Clean Space, one of the UK’s leading commercial cleaning companies, has extended its commitment to community impact by providing a complimentary deep clean at the Church of St Mary Paddington Green. A team of 10 volunteers from The Clean Space took part in a comprehensive deep clean of the historic church, paying particular attention to high-level areas. Located in St Mary’s Square, London, the church plays an important role within the Paddington community, and The Clean Space team were prou

THE Clean Space Volunteers at Paddington Church as Part of ITS Social Initiative
MANCHESTER, UK - November 18, 2025•Sharpe Communications•

Northern charities could win £22,000 in support and funding with Weston Charity Awards

Ambitious charities across the North of England, the Midlands, and Wales are invited to apply for the 2026 Weston Charity Awards, which offer transformational support packages worth over £22,000 each. Up to 22 charities working in community, environment, welfare, or youth sectors will be selected for this substantial programme of support, designed to help organisations strengthen their leadership, plan for sustainable growth, and build long-term resilience. Delivered through a partnership betwee

Northern charities could win £22,000 in support and funding with Weston Charity Awards
Manchester, MAN - November 15, 2025•GSFEN Worldwide Ltd•

GSFEN Worldwide Appoints Amb. Lynnette La Roche as Ambassador for Peace and Human Rights

The Global Socio-Economic and Financial Evolution Network (GSFEN Worldwide) proudly announces the appointment of Amb. Lynnette La Roche as Ambassador for Peace and Human Rights - USA, recognizing her distinguished commitment to advancing peace, dignity, and human rights. The ceremonial certificate, issued on 14 November 2025 and signed by Prof. Blessing Lawal, President of GSFEN Worldwide, affirms her role as a leading voice for justice and compassion. Endorsed by international partners includin

GSFEN Worldwide Appoints Amb. Lynnette La Roche as Ambassador for Peace and Human Rights
4 C Marketing•

Home-Start Wessex to open its first-ever family charity shop in 2026

Work has begun to transform empty retail units in Christchurch, Dorset, into Home Start Wessex’s first-ever family charity shop and family support hub. The space, previously occupied by Holland & Barrett & M’s Bakery, will be redesigned and refitted to create a retail shop as well as a reading corner for families. Retail stock will be suitable for families, offering a range of clothing, toys, and equipment. Staff will also be able to signpost families to the support that Home-Start Wessex offers

Home-Start Wessex to open its first-ever family charity shop in 2026
Newcastle upon Tyne - November 2025•Karol Marketing•

Bernicia Foundation reaches out with even more help

The Bernicia Foundation is creating even more opportunities to support economic prosperity in the North East by making it even easier to apply for funding. The latest round of funding goes live next week and will see the foundation’s reach widened to include all areas of the North East as high priorities for support - and allow previous beneficiaries to apply more quickly for further help. Since it was created by housing association Bernicia five years ago to promote economic and social inclusio

Bernicia Foundation reaches out with even more help
WARWICK - Nov 5th 2025•Chalmers News PR•

Foodbank user-come-volunteer finds himself the focus of this year’s festive fundraising campaign to help tackle the rising food crisis

A Coventry foodbank user-come-volunteer finds himself the focus of this year’s festive fundraising campaign to help tackle the rising food crisis in the city. Tony Lee, from Bedworth, is the ‘star’ of the charity’s latest fundraiser Where’s Tony?, a play on the popular hide and seek picture puzzle books Where’s Wally? As well as a fun social media campaign running every other day throughout December, the 12 cartoon scenes, depicting locations in Coventry and the foodbank, also form the basis of

Foodbank user-come-volunteer finds himself the focus of this year’s festive fundraising campaign to help tackle the rising food crisis
LONDON, UK - November 4, 2025•Pilotlight•

Weston Charity Awards offer chance of more than £22,000 in support and funding

Ambitious charities across the North of England, the Midlands, and Wales are being invited to apply for the 2026 Weston Charity Awards, which offer transformational support packages worth over £22,000 each. Up to 22 charities working in community, environment, welfare, or youth sectors will be selected for this substantial programme of support, designed to help organisations strengthen their leadership, plan for sustainable growth, and build long-term resilience. Delivered through a partnership

Weston Charity Awards offer chance of more than £22,000 in support and funding
LONDON - NOVEMBER 2, 2025•RADAR PR•

North Wales Band Launches Charity Christmas Single After Friend’s Brain Haemorrhage

A band from North Wales have marshalled a huge community effort to get behind a fundraising single in aid of a specialist Liverpool neurosciences hospital which saved the life of one of their friends. The band, Idle Lies, were inspired to create the single after The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust cared for their friend Daniel Parsonage of Connah’s Quay, who developed a life-threatening brain haemorrhage last summer. His recovery is still ongoing, but to show their thanks, friends in the band

North Wales Band Launches Charity Christmas Single After Friend’s Brain Haemorrhage
Henry pepper PR•

mfg Solicitors bring businesses together as they host Birmingham charity quiz night

Law firm mfg Solicitors hosted its charity quiz for the second year running and raised a total of £5,200, which included £1,000 from the firm’s MFG Charitable Foundation, for one of the firm’s chosen charities, the Birmingham Crisis Centre. The event brought together more than 120 professionals from across the city for an evening of friendly competition - all in support of the charity, which provides vital refuge and support for women and children escaping domestic abuse. The evening began with

mfg Solicitors bring businesses together as they host Birmingham charity quiz night
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