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Appeal for unwanted dolls ahead of Christmas in a recession
13 August 2020An appeal for unwanted dolls - including those with matted hair and pen tattoos - is to help families already worrying about Christmas after Covid-19.
Cyclist pedals to Wales... without leaving the county
12 August 2020A father-of-two cycled 155 miles in a single day around Kent to raise money for a good cause.
Families face weeks of being unable to afford food as charity referrals double
05 August 2020A foodbank in a supposedly affluent area has paid up to £40,000 on supplies for households, as demand outstrips donations.
"We feel so lucky to have their support”
03 August 2020The family of a six-year-old boy with complex needs have thanked a Kent charity for its help supporting their son through Covid-19.
Hospital boss goes the extra mile
31 July 2020The chief executive of a hospital trust who raised £10k running a marathon for his colleagues is encouraging others to walk, run or cycle for charity.
£30k funding blow for disability charity
30 July 2020A disability charity faces a £30,000 funding deficit after the cancellation of two of its major fundraisers amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dedicated pair let go in befriending service cuts
29 July 2020A woman has spent the last six and a half years helping lonely older people find companionship, helped by a dedicated member of staff and volunteers.
Children's charity accepts cryptocurrency
28 July 2020A small, Kent-based charity has announced it is now accepting donations of cyptocurrency, such as Bitcoin.
Keep on running...
24 July 2020Teenagers ran for 24 hours to raise cash in a charity challenge.
The volunteers feeding families through Covid-19
22 July 2020As the demand for food banks increased, church volunteers and charities have been working with supermarkets to create tasty meals with surplus food.
Celebrity chef's restaurant prepares for reopening
22 July 2020Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White's Dover restaurant which served the hot meals to the needy during the pandemic will reopen on Friday.
Lifeboat fundraiser prepares for relaunch
20 July 2020A fundraising scheme paused due to the closure of businesses during the coronavirus pandemic is preparing for its relaunch.
Tony Hudgell meets the Prime Minister
20 July 2020A five-year-old boy with prosthetic legs who raised £1m for charity by walking 10km has met Boris Johnson.
Huge boost for hospice
20 July 2020ellenor hospice has been given a large grant to help keep services going.
One month left to raise funds for four-year-old's cancer treatment
14 July 2020A family still need to raise £11,000 of £232,000 for a vaccine which could save a little boy's life.
Bouffant bonce gets the chop
14 July 2020A lockdown haircut has raised hundreds for youngsters with special needs.
Covid care packages will help volunteers identify those struggling
14 July 2020Hundreds of care packages will be delivered to vulnerable people thanks to cash from the National Lottery Community Fund.
Author's gesture after letter from boy unable to see disabled brother
13 July 2020A youngster who has been unable to see his disabled brother during lockdown has inspired an author to raise money for the care home where he lives.
School's efforts to help summer holiday food shortage
10 July 2020A secondary school has cleared out its food cupboards ahead of the summer holidays to help families in need.
RSPCA fears over rise in abandoned pets after pandemic
09 July 2020The RSPCA is bracing itself for a surge in abandoned animals over fears owners will struggle to afford their pets post-pandemic.
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