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By Jill Dando News The Salvation Army stepped in to help a homeless couple who survived by following the Cornish coast Salt Path with only a tent for shelter. Their journey mirrors Ray and Moth whose story has been made into a film called The Salt path which is launching
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By Jill Dando News Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who nurture, guide, and support us through life. While many people mark the occasion with heartfelt messages and gifts, Herefordshire-based water poverty alleviation charity, Hope Spring eCards is offering a unique way to express love and
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By Jill Dando News Children being supported by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) have painted special pebbles to celebrate the beginning of penguin breeding season at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo. Discovery and community officers from the wildlife conservation charity delivered the pebbles as
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By Jill Dando News Southampton Airport and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance are bringing back the popular Runway Run for 2025. On Sunday, July 20th, 2025, runners will be able to take part in the 5K with a difference, taking place along the runway of the Central South
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By Jill Dando News The 8th annual Smiley Charity Film Awards, dubbed the “Oscars of the charity world,” wrapped up in spectacular style last night at the Indigo O2, celebrating the power of film to inspire change. A host of celebrity guests from the world of film, fashion, TV, music
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By Ellise Hollie-Hayward, Disabilities Correspondent 1Voice is a small UK charity dedicated to bringing social connection and positive role models to AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) users, their families, and those who support them. While most people use their voices to communicate, those who cannot or choose not to use
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By Jill Dando News LOVABLE Lottie the Cavapoochon has been walking all over Lancashire, along with pupils from the six schools she visits, in the Top Dog challenge for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The goal of the four-legged fundraiser is to rack up 100km throughout February – equivalent to two
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By Business Correspondent Marks & Spencer colleagues work closely with Neighbourly charity partners to redistribute surplus food from store, supporting over 4.7 million individuals. Over 3,000 local charities and community organisations across the UK provide M&S meal donations to support the community, including families in need,
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By Jill Dando News A huge congratulations are in order for Jake and Kirsty from Ashley Leahy Estate Agents, who completed the Bath Half Marathon 2025 to raise funds for the Donate For Defib W-s-M Project. The dynamic duo went the extra mile, pounding the pavement to support a vital
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By Jill Dando News Around 300 people took part in a midnight charity run with a difference last week – pacing along an airport runway. Runners and walkers raised more than £8,000 for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity after completing Bristol Airport’s ‘Run the Runway’ event. The event provided
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By Community Correspondent M&S and local charity Action Cancer are celebrating a remarkable milestone in their 15-year partnership, having raised an incredible £1,222,835.21 since 2010. This funding has enabled the delivery of more than 23,000 life-changing therapeutic sessions for people affected by cancer across
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By Community Correspondent St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset near Bristol, has become a beacon of hope for the local community—feeding 600 people over 10 weeks through its free, freshly prepared Thursday evening meal service during the winter months. What began as a response to rising living costs
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By Jill Dando News Kingfisher, the international home improvement company, is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain in a new charity partnership which will help tackle the UK’s housing crisis and help provide safe and affordable housing for the most vulnerable people. This two-year commitment will combine
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By Jill Dando News The Salvation Army in Huddersfield is supporting an incredible youth project that raises awareness of the dangers of knife crime while offering positive activities for young people. The ‘Fists over Knives’ project, which engages children as young as five, uses boxing to teach valuable life lessons
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By Jill Dando News Residents from a Salvation Army Lifehouse, which supports people who are homeless, have shown their kindness and community spirit by fundraising to support schooling in The Gambia. Staff and residents at Swan Lodge in Sunderland took part in a sponsored llama walk and charity football matches
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By Jill Dando News As part of its Airport Community Fund, Birmingham Airport has donated £5,000 to Birmingham Stirling Sea Cadets to fund the purchase of new kayaks. Based in Shard End, Birmingham, the registered charity offers active experiences to young people helping them grow, develop and upskill themselves