A Hop Skip And A Jump For Charity
Local Somerset boy, James Byrne, 16, has pledged to skip for 20 minutes straight every day, for a month, (31 days) to raise money for Brunelcare, a charity supporting older people in the South West.
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Charities
£22 Million Awarded To Life-Saving Health Charities During Virus Outbreak
Mental health, ambulance, social care, learning disabilities, autism and dementia charities are among those set to receive millions of pounds in Government funding, Health Minister Nadine Dorries has announced today.
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Local Pharmacist Is Running A Marathon A Week In Fundraising Drive
Raising money to provide PPE to protect Care Home key workers Rishi Bhatia, from local pharmacy chain Scorah Chemists, has pledged to run 105 miles…
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Charity Launches Toiletries Appeal For Veterans Living In Surbiton Home
Royal Star & Garter is seeking donations of toiletries for the vulnerable veterans it cares for following a shortage caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The…
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Charity Launches First Accessible Guide To Recycling
The UK’s first accessible guide to recycling for people who have care or support needs has launched today, as part of a pioneering programme delivered…
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Glenda Jackson Pledges Support for Fix Dementia Care
Oscar-winning actress, Glenda Jackson CBE, is supporting the Alzheimer’s Society Fix Dementia Care campaign. The campaign aims to address the issues in the social care…
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Maritime Charity Celebrates Women’s Contributions To Armed Forces On International Women’s Day
Banstead-based maritime charity The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society is celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing the stories of the five Wrens living at its care…
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Gracewell of Ascot Help to Tackle Poverty in Local Community
Residents and staff at Gracewell of Ascot want to help the local community by encouraging donations to Bracknell food bank. Bracknell Food Bank is run…
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Celebrities Recreate Iconic Movie Scenes for Dementia UK’s Time for a Cuppa Campaign
Taking place from 1st – 8th March 2020, Time for a Cuppa encourages friends, families, and colleagues to come together and host a tea party…
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Fundraising For Veterans’ Charity By John Lewis Shoppers In Solihull And Kingston Stores
Shoppers at John Lewis & Partners are helping raise funds for Royal Star & Garter through the department store’s Community Matters scheme. The initiative, which…
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Brunelcare Celebrate Unsung Heroes From Across The Charity
As the final set of stories from Brunelcare’s, Part of Something More Campaign, the charity is exploring its incredible unsung heroes. Brunelcare are taking a…
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Green Sea: Maritime Charity Cuts Carbon Footprint
Surrey-based care home, The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, is reaping the rewards of its green initiatives after cutting its plastic usage by 74,000 items per…
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Community Hub Becomes World’s First Public Building To Secure ‘Gold’ Dementia-Friendly Standard
A multi-million pound community facility and fitness centre in Warrington has become the world’s first public building to secure a major global ‘gold’ standard. The…
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Cycling Charity Thanks Care Staff For Getting In The Saddle To Help
A wellbeing charity that enables people with a disability or additional need to go out and cycle in the New Forest has received a funding boost thanks…
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Alzheimer’s Society Announces Actor Suranne Jones as Ambassador
Award-winning actor Suranne Jones has today expressed her determination to help people affected by dementia, following her appointment as an Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador. With the…
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