More than 500 households recycled their Christmas tree helping to save lives at sea.

Scott Fisher has completed the final run in his challenge to run 27 marathons in 27 days for charity inspired by his wife's debilitating condition.

An exercise enthusiast has raised nearly £11,000 this year for charity through a series of challenges, ending with 12 marathons over 12 days.

Captain Scott Fisher, who is running 27 marathons in 27 days for charity, has completed his 18th run.

A council has given out a combined total of £50,000 to two charities, as demand at local foodbanks increase.

Hundreds of people flocked to a Kent beach to mark the 40th anniversary of the town's popular Boxing Day swim.

An ex-student is selling off bricks of a demolished building at his old school to raise money for a mental health charity.

A mum living with Stage 4 cancer has set up a charity to help those fighting their own diagnosis to battle the disease through fitness.

A family have been fundraising for toiletry donations to give to families in hospital at Christmas.

A charity founded in 1986 has grown from a soup kitchen to a £250k-a-year operation including a day centre, foodbank and accommodation.

Boxing Day Dip organisers have confirmed the annual event will still go ahead despite rising cases.

A charity has expanded and refurbished its accommodation for rough sleepers.

A couple lit up their home in a fundraiser to thank a charity for helping their blind granddaughter.

A cyclist who is fighting for his life after being struck by a lorry had been riding around the UK in memory of his niece when the accident happened.

An army captain is running 27 marathons in 27 days to raise money for research into a rare syndrome leaving his wife bedbound and incapacitated.

Father Christmas will drive buses to raise cash for a hospice this festive season.

A charity aiming to feed hundreds of struggling families this Christmas is £1,000 away from completing its mission.

A popular festive fundraiser has been cancelled for the second time in two years over fears it could become a super-spreader event.

A man who spent years off his life on and off the streets has achieved his dream of working for a homeless charity.

A couple have used more then 24,000 lights to decorate their home.