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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.
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Showing: 421-430Wakefield junior darts academy raises funds to attend national tournaments.
Pinnacle Darts Academy in Wakefield has raised £3,395 through events including a 12-hour darts marathon to help about 125 junior players aged 8–17 attend national JDC tournaments.
Care home raises hundreds for wildlife hospital through festive raffle
Millway House Care Home donated the proceeds of a December raffle to Wiltshire Wildlife Hospital after a mince pie and mulled wine event, and hospital representatives visited the home to receive the cheque presented by residents and staff.
60 Miles in May returns to raise funds for rescue dogs
Jerry Green Dog Rescue is relaunching the 60 Miles in May challenge after participants raised £8,083 in 2025, and early-bird registration is now open.
Staffordshire dad turns £925 van into camper to raise £10,000 for Childline
A Staffordshire father is converting a £925 auction van into a tiny camper to raise £10,000 for Childline and has raised nearly £1,900 in just over three weeks.
LGPS to report gender pension gaps in 2025 fund valuations
The Government Actuary's Department has published the first guidance for gender pension gap reporting in the Local Government Pension Scheme, and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government requires fund-wide gaps to be reported in 2025 actuarial valuations with employer-type breakdowns.
Assisted living supports daily life for seniors.
Assisted living provides help with daily personal care and offers prepared meals in shared dining settings.
South Essex health centre in Pitsea moves to next stage after demolition
Demolition at the Pitsea site is complete and groundworks are underway; the new community diagnostic centre is due to open in spring 2027 and is expected to provide about 120,000 appointments a year.
Shrewsbury Ark saved after charity reaches £250,000 fundraising target
Shrewsbury Ark reached its £250,000 fundraising target after a campaign launched in October, including a £50,000 donation, allowing the homeless charity to continue operating.
Isle of Wight Foundation invites charities to apply for grants
The Isle of Wight Foundation is offering grants again, with applications sought between 2 February and 4 May. Since 2014 the foundation has granted nearly £910,000 to local causes, and at the end of 2025 nine projects shared almost £90,000.
Somerset shop moves to new High Street after more than 20 years
St Margaret's Hospice Care's Yeovil Hendford charity shop has relocated from its Hendford site to a refurbished High Street location after more than 20 years in the same spot; the move ties into the Yeovil Refresh scheme and emphasises reuse and sustainability.