Author: Sam Higgins
It’s been another incredibly exciting summer for English football. But with the increasing costs associated with the grassroots game, both for clubs and for parents / players, there’s a real threat that the next generation of Bellinghams, Kanes and Russos might be prevented from taking up the sport at all. It’s these rising costs that Read More …
1st Richmond Scout Group, based in North Yorkshire, offers Beaver, Cub and Scout Sections for both girls and boys. The group are wanting more volunteer leaders to grow their group and continue giving young people in the local community experiences and opportunities through scouting. We spoke to Group Lead Volunteer, Darren to learn more about Read More …
Chesterfield Foodbank, based in north Derbyshire, helps over 10,000 people a year facing food insecurity during the cost-of-living crisis. In April alone, the food bank supported more than 850 local people facing financial hardship and provided a total of 7,686 meals. We caught up with Communications, Engagement and Funding Manager, Jacqueline to find out more Read More …
We’re extremely proud that over £18m has been raised for schools and PTAs with our help – but it’s only possible thanks to wonderful parents, staff and other supporters. Mum-of-two Linda Whitaker from St Albans has single-handedly raised more than £1,000 for her local Parent Teacher Association, Mandeville PTA, just by doing her regular day-to-day Read More …
As the Winter Paralympic games get underway in Milan-Cortina this month, the nation will be gripped by the efforts of the super-human athletes fighting for gold on the rinks, tracks and slopes. But before the glamour of the games, there are many organisations here on UK soil, helping the potential paralympians of tomorrow, and those Read More …
In recent years, events like the pandemic and cost of living crisis, coupled with an increasingly digital world, have contributed to a decline in mental health and emotional wellbeing across the UK. For the residents of East Surrey, there is a lifeline in the form of Waythrough Community Connections, running peer support groups and wellbeing Read More …
This festive season we’ve caught up with Birmingham based charity Cerebral Palsy Midlands, who are also recent winners of our eBay sponsored Big Giveaway which took place in September, securing a £500 donation. We spoke to Sarah, the Deputy Manager of the charity, to learn more about their work and their festive event in 2025. Read More …
First opening its doors in 1989, Camberwell-based charity Toucan Employment is the UK’s longest-running supported employment charity for people with learning difficulties/disabilities and autism. The Toucan team actively support people into sustainable employment with a raft of essential workplace programmes, a mission that’s become more important than ever with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Last month Read More …
Hedgehogs are sadly struggling now more than ever as their natural food sources and habitats are diminished. Organisations like Hogwatch Dumbarton Hedgehog Rescue in Scotland are vital for their survival. We spoke to Dawn Sharke who runs the rescue to learn more about the charity and their fundraising. Increasing demand for the hedgehog rescue Demand at Read More …
Jayne Biggs, from Norfolk, and her husband Tony performed life-saving CPR on their daughter Violet after she suddenly went into cardiac arrest one evening in February 2013. Violet was just 7 years old at the time. Paramedics got to their house within seven minutes. They shocked Violet once with a defibrillator and performed CPR for Read More …
