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Thousands raised by households recycling Christmas trees with RNLI
11 January 2022More than 500 households recycled their Christmas tree helping to save lives at sea.
Army captain completes 27 marathons in 27 days challenge
10 January 2022Scott 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.
Fitness fanatic runs 12 marathons over Christmas for charity
05 January 2022An exercise enthusiast has raised nearly £11,000 this year for charity through a series of challenges, ending with 12 marathons over 12 days.
Soldier's 27 marathon challenge on target
29 December 2021Captain Scott Fisher, who is running 27 marathons in 27 days for charity, has completed his 18th run.
Borough's foodbank deliveries soar by 100% in December
29 December 2021A council has given out a combined total of £50,000 to two charities, as demand at local foodbanks increase.
Boxing Day swim marks 40th year
26 December 2021Hundreds of people flocked to a Kent beach to mark the 40th anniversary of the town's popular Boxing Day swim.
Man's novel fundraising idea involving bricks and his old school
26 December 2021An ex-student is selling off bricks of a demolished building at his old school to raise money for a mental health charity.
Mum launches charity to help fight cancer through fitness
26 December 2021A mum living with Stage 4 cancer has set up a charity to help those fighting their own diagnosis to battle the disease through fitness.
Mum overwhelmed by support to help families in hospital this Christmas
25 December 2021A family have been fundraising for toiletry donations to give to families in hospital at Christmas.
35 years of helping homeless people: From soup run to a charity changing lives
23 December 2021A charity founded in 1986 has grown from a soup kitchen to a £250k-a-year operation including a day centre, foodbank and accommodation.
'It's go, go, go!' say Boxing Day Dip organisers
22 December 2021Boxing Day Dip organisers have confirmed the annual event will still go ahead despite rising cases.
Homelessness charity marks major milestone
22 December 2021A charity has expanded and refurbished its accommodation for rough sleepers.
Couple reach new lights with spectacular Christmas display
22 December 2021A couple lit up their home in a fundraiser to thank a charity for helping their blind granddaughter.
Man seriously hurt in hit and run was cycling UK in memory of niece
19 December 2021A 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.
Soldier's 27 marathons in 27 days to support seriously-ill wife
16 December 2021An army captain is running 27 marathons in 27 days to raise money for research into a rare syndrome leaving his wife bedbound and incapacitated.
Take a yule-ride journey with Santa at the wheel
15 December 2021Father Christmas will drive buses to raise cash for a hospice this festive season.
Help still needed to provide 500 families with Xmas lunch
15 December 2021A charity aiming to feed hundreds of struggling families this Christmas is £1,000 away from completing its mission.
Santa run scrapped amid Omicron fears
14 December 2021A popular festive fundraiser has been cancelled for the second time in two years over fears it could become a super-spreader event.
‘I always knew I was better than the life I led’
10 December 2021A man who spent years off his life on and off the streets has achieved his dream of working for a homeless charity.
It's a Christmas wonder!
07 December 2021A couple have used more then 24,000 lights to decorate their home.
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