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Tony halfway through his 100 steps challenge
01 May 2021A youngster who challenged himself to walk 100 steps on his prosthetic legs in a tribute to Captain Sir Tom reached the halfway mark in just one day.
Become a Trailmaker with Elmer this summer
30 April 2021A hospice is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to bring some colour and joy to town this summer with Elmer's Big Heart of Kent Parade.
Joe gets gold
30 April 2021An electricity apprentice has been rewarded after trekking through cold terrain, across moors and volunteering at a charity shop.
Barry to the rescue
28 April 2021A charity has launched a mobile foodbank named Barry, to help even more families in need.
'We're in the middle of nowhere - but someone's complained about our cockerels'
23 April 2021An animal sanctuary could end up being fined £2,500 after complaints were made about its noisy geese and cockerels.
Route 66 trek for rugby club
21 April 2021A family is running, walking and cycling the equivalent of a popular US road trip to raise money for a rugby club.
Tony takes on 'mountainous climb' for charity
20 April 2021Tony Hudgell is set to walk 100 steps without his crutches in memory of his hero, Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Shoppers have restocked food-bank larder
15 April 2021A supermarket collection has netted more than a tonne of food for the needy.
Former Strictly star shaves head live on TV
13 April 2021TV personality James Jordan braved the shave live on Loose Women in a fundraising tribute to his dad, who died of a brain tumour.
Dad doing back-to-back marathons for twins charity
08 April 2021A new dad-of-twins will complete a gruelling physical challenge to raise thousands for charity.
'It's been the best birthday ever'
06 April 2021A 100-year-old army veteran has raised more than £28,000 for the Help For Heroes charity.
Deadline for charity awards fast approaching
06 April 2021Residents and charities have just days left to get their nominations in for this year's Kent Charity Awards.
Boy, 8, with six months to live gets community backing
29 March 2021A young lad with terminal leukaemia is receiving massive support as he aims to complete a bucket list.
Special needs school looks beyond lockdown
29 March 2021A tea shop, eBay store and vegetable growing are all in the pipeline at a special needs school, to help pupils sharpen their work related skills.
Maia completes challenge to raise money for farm
29 March 2021A young girl has raised in excess of £1,000 for a farm at her school.
Cash help for charity sector
25 March 2021Twenty-three good causes are to receive grants from a district council.
Remembering Kelly on what would have been her 21st
24 March 2021On what would have been Kelly Turner’s 21st birthday, we remember the story of the teen who brought a community together.
New 'pantry' can feed a family for under £10
21 March 2021There's a new type of 'food bank' where you can sign up to get enough to feed yourself for £3.50 a week including fresh vegetables and meat.
Radio DJs tackle 24-hour show for Red Nose Day
19 March 2021Two radio presenters have been broadcasting since 7am and aim to carry on for 24-hours to celebrate Comic Relief.
Keep the goodwill going
19 March 2021A charity is appealing to those who have helped others during the pandemic to turn it into something more permanent.
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