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Make a Difference Awards 2026 opens nominations for local heroes
The BBC has launched the 2026 Make a Difference Awards and opened nominations, with entries closing at 17:00 GMT on 31 March and winners to be announced at events in September.
CCR Energy partners host relaxed networking event at Wales Week London 2026.
CCR Energy is hosting a relaxed networking event with Troup Bywaters + Anders and Rees Worx on 24 February 2026 at Troup Bywaters + Anders LLP in London as part of Wales Week London 2026.
Church services in Bexhill and Battle for 1 March.
A listing of Sunday and weekday services across churches in Bexhill and Battle, noting times for St Peter's, St Michael's, St Augustine's and others on 1 March; several churches also list midweek masses, community groups and online broadcasts.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 351-360Volunteer with Soup Run Society at Lincoln's Inn Fields
Imperial's Soup Run Society supports the Children of Adam Soup Kitchen, which runs a weekly Sunday food drive at Lincoln's Inn Fields; the author recently volunteered after meeting committee members and found the experience welcoming.
Council offers £500 grants to pregnant women in greatest financial need
Camden Council and the local NHS launched a scheme in 2025 offering £500 grants to pregnant women described as being in the greatest financial need; the council says the scheme will continue into 2026 to help more expecting parents.
County Durham stick makers win funding to preserve heritage craft
Durham Stick Makers received £1,836 from the Banks Community Fund to purchase specialist equipment and expand capacity; the club meets twice weekly in Fence Houses and teaches traditional walking-stick making.
Alix Foundation grants continue as family expresses gratitude, spokesperson says
The Alix Foundation has given more than $8.6 million over the past 15 years to local projects including upgrades at Bluewater Health, the Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery, and resurfaced community courts, and a spokesperson said the family views the donations as a way to repay community support.
Man raises £1,400 for children's causes by collecting Christmas trees
Rod Wisniewski collected Christmas trees for recycling and raised £1,400, which he split between Link2 and a fund for a child needing an eye-powered wheelchair.
Shoebury residents raise £2,000 for Southend in Sight charity
The Shoebury Residents Events Team organised a December Christmas market and this week handed £2,000 to Southend in Sight after months of planning.
Watford café eyes expansion as fundraiser launched
Random Café in Watford has launched a crowdfunding appeal to add a second building next to its Garsmouth Way site; organisers say a council grant has paid for the basic structure but about £6,000 remains to be raised.
Somerset festival invites locals to embrace 'Mud Month' inspired by Saxon Solmōnaþ
A community-run 'Month of Mud' in the Quantock Hills draws on the Anglo-Saxon Solmōnaþ tradition to offer muddy walks, art sessions and storytelling aimed at reconnecting people with the landscape.
Wakefield business raises £13,000 for homelessness charity through cyclathon and fundraisers
Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire staff in Wakefield raised £13,000 for St George's Crypt through events including a week-long cyclathon, with around £9,000 coming from subcontractor sponsorship.
Durham Stick Makers receive Banks Group grant to expand craft capacity
Durham Stick Makers received an £1,836 grant from the Banks Group's Banks Community Fund to buy three new frame sets, increasing the group's capacity as it works to grow membership and preserve the traditional walking-stick craft.