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Santa Claus is coming to town!
08 December 2020A charitable group is helping Santa tour a town, keeping up a tradition despite Covid.
Mum to cycle 680 miles for hospitals that saved her son's life
07 December 2020A mother-of-three is raising money for the hospital teams who saved her son's life after a cold turned into a life-threatening illness.
‘I was homeless, now I’m lending hand to help rough sleepers’
05 December 2020Richard O'Neill was just 17 when he started living on the streets, now he volunteers at a homeless centre and has shared his inspiring story.
Grieving family's unique way of remembering much-loved brother
02 December 2020Loved ones of a man who died in a motorcycle crash are raising money for a road safety charity through creative challenges.
Great British Bake Off Laura's next challenge
30 November 2020The Kent finalist in the Great British Bake Off is launching another challenge today, for a cause close to her heart.
'I had a job, I was happy, now I'm living in a tent'
26 November 2020As the Kent Messenger supports a homeless charity's Christmas campaign, we speak to a man who lost his home because of lockdown.
Youngsters to receive gifts following heartwarming response to appeal
25 November 2020A heart-warming response to a toy appeal means hundreds of children will receive 'good as new' gifts this Christmas.
Dandy gifts up for grabs at charity auction
19 November 2020Fancy a private vineyard tour or a month's supply of crisps? These and more up are on offer at a children's charity online auction.
Colleges team up for Christmas gift appeal
18 November 2020Two college principals are asking people across the county to play Santa this festive season by donating a gift to brighten up a child's Christmas.
'They're part of the family now'
15 November 2020A husband and wife who fostered a child are encouraging others to do the same, as a charity reports a rise in children needing stable homes.
Closing Iceland store donates trolleys of milk to families in need
13 November 2020Four trolleys of milk were donated to families in need when an Iceland store closed its doors for a refit.
Supergran fundraiser raises £10k making masks
13 November 2020While the world has been fixated on washing hands, one gran has been putting hers to good use making fabric masks.
How you can help the foodbank this Christmas
11 November 2020This foodbank has launched a reverse advent calendar appeal ahead of a challenging Christmas for thousands of families.
Memorial shines on after dark thanks to donation
11 November 2020A man's donation made in memory of his relatives who fought in the war means one of Kent's best-loved memorials can shine on after dark.
Virtual auction goes viral for hospice
10 November 2020A hospice has raised more the £20k in its first ever online action of local artwork.
Charity joins Zoom hype for bingo fundraiser
09 November 2020A charity which supports adults with profound disabilities is joining the Zoom hype to help raise funds during the second lockdown.
Disabled teen takes on 30km challenge
09 November 2020A 17-year-old wheelchair user is planning more than 4,000 laps of his living room to raise money for a charity that kept him moving through lockdown.
82-year-old raises £3.5k for memorial trust in 270km cycle
08 November 2020A pensioner has pulled out all the stops for a war memorial charity.
Lest we forget...
03 November 2020The ambulance service has emblazoned its fleet with poppies as a 96-year-old war veteran sets his eyes on raising £1,000 for the Poppy Appeal.
Boot-full of surprises delivered to family with poorly children
02 November 2020There were no tricks - just treats - waiting at the front door for a young girl who is undergoing treatment for bone cancer, and her family.
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