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‘After months of sleeping in my car, I thought I was dying’

‘After months of sleeping in my car, I thought I was dying’

07 December 2021

A 71-year-old lost everything due to the pandemic and became homeless for four months, before a charity transformed his life.

Carol singing in memory of mum Rebecca Kruza

Carol singing in memory of mum Rebecca Kruza

06 December 2021

A mum who wants to honour her daughter's life by opening a respite home for women with postnatal depression is carol singing to highlight the cause.

'We don't mention the electricity bill'

'We don't mention the electricity bill'

03 December 2021

A family's impressive Christmas lights are back for the eleventh year as they continue raising money for a charity close to their hearts.

Super gran vows to continue her daredevil antics for hospice

Super gran vows to continue her daredevil antics for hospice

30 November 2021

A gutsy pensioner will do anything for charity – from a Himalayan trek to an abseil – and despite being 71 says she won't be stopping anytime soon.

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

The growing need for reverse advent calendars at Christmas

19 November 2021

Reverse advent calendars are set to support a number of food banks with their preparations for Christmas but what are they and how do you make one?

Boxing Day Dip is back for 2021

Boxing Day Dip is back for 2021

17 November 2021

Brave participants are now invited to sign up to the Boxing Day Dip which this year marks its 40th anniversary.

Animal park charity paid boss' wife £150k for 'interior design' work

Animal park charity paid boss' wife £150k for 'interior design' work

13 November 2021

The charity behind Kent's biggest wild animal parks paid more than £150,000 in 'interior design services' to the wife of its chairman.

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When is Christmas Jumper Day 2021?

When is Christmas Jumper Day 2021?

12 November 2021

Internet searches for Christmas jumpers are rapidly increasing, but when is Christmas Jumper Day and how can you take part?

Match raises £15k in memory of tragic dad and son

Match raises £15k in memory of tragic dad and son

08 November 2021

A football match held in memory of a father and son killed in a car crash has raised thousands of pounds for the air ambulance.

Apply now for Aldi's surplus Christmas food donations

Apply now for Aldi's surplus Christmas food donations

02 November 2021

Aldi will give away surplus food this Christmas to families in need and here's how groups and charities can now apply:

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Fundraiser heading towards £250k total collects BEM

Fundraiser heading towards £250k total collects BEM

01 November 2021

A breast cancer fundraiser who has raised almost £250,000 has dedicated her Queen's honour to her late friend who inspired her charity work.

Lockdown mental health heroes celebrated

Lockdown mental health heroes celebrated

29 October 2021

Three projects helping people cope with mental health challenges over the lockdown months have won awards for their efforts.

'One man wrapped himself in his curtains to keep warm'

'One man wrapped himself in his curtains to keep warm'

26 October 2021

A charity worker has predicted a surge in people needing help after the £20 universal credit was removed earlier this month.

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'Paralysed after parkrun, but I want to get jogging again'

'Paralysed after parkrun, but I want to get jogging again'

23 October 2021

A dad who suffered a haemorrhage during a 5km race is set to walk a mile for charity amid his long road to recovery.

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Football match in memory of father and son killed in crash

Football match in memory of father and son killed in crash

22 October 2021

A football match raising money for the air ambulance in memory of a father and son killed in a road collision is set to kick off.

Football fans asked to donate food at FA Vase match

Football fans asked to donate food at FA Vase match

20 October 2021

Football fans are being asked to take food donations as well as their support to the sidelines.

New twin mum launches annual appeal for homeless

New twin mum launches annual appeal for homeless

20 October 2021

A Christmas shoebox campaigner is launching her 8th annual appeal to help the homeless - despite having just given birth to twins.

Mum 'gutted' as TikTok lifeline is suspended

Mum 'gutted' as TikTok lifeline is suspended

16 October 2021

A mum who finds £2,000 a month for medical cannabis treatment for her epileptic daughter had her account suspended as a live fundraiser began

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Egyptian mummy breaks Guinness World Record at London marathon

Egyptian mummy breaks Guinness World Record at London marathon

06 October 2021

The Kent runner takes the record after long battle against fellow mummy opponent.

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Tattoo 'flash day' to help charity supporting bereaved parents

Tattoo 'flash day' to help charity supporting bereaved parents

02 October 2021

A tattoo artist is raising funds for the charity that helped him and his partner through the tragedy of a still-birth.

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