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Community raffle supports wildlife rescue in Enham Alamein.
A Valentine's raffle at the Enham Alamein Shop & Post Office raised £500, split equally between Emily's Wildlife Rescue and a volunteer-led village pavilion refurbishment.
Alresford events include charity talks and an antiques fair.
Alresford and nearby villages have a series of community events this spring, including the Cheriton Talks on February 28 and an antiques fair on March 21.
Nottingham Building Society pledges £130,000 to homelessness charities
Nottingham Building Society has committed £130,000 and extended its charity partnerships into 2026 to support organisations tackling homelessness and youth inequality; the society confirmed it will continue working with Emmanuel House, Shelter and ThinkForward.
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Showing: 761-770Brand new £2m community centre opens in Kingsbrook, Buckinghamshire.
Housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson handed over the £2m Kingsbrook Community Hub to Kingsbrook Parish Council on January 17 as part of the Aylesbury development's wider S106 contributions, reported as nearly £100 million.
Longest-waiting cats hoping to find love at RSPCA centres
RSPCA Cymru is highlighting three long-stay cats — Lucky, Jim and Cariad — ahead of Dydd Santes Dwynwen to raise their profiles and seek permanent homes. The charity says each cat has particular needs and must be the only pet in a new household.
Wild women's hockey team warms hearts with winter donations
The Akwesasne Wild Senior AA women's hockey team beat the Maxville Roadrunners 5-4 and collected dozens of hats and mittens, donating them to Baldwin House and Riverview Manor.
Chicago lollipop man carries child across flooded road
Joe Sass, a crossing guard at Jamieson Elementary in Chicago, carried a child across a flooded intersection after a burst water main, and a WGN Morning News video of the moment has been widely shared.
United Way Sarnia-Lambton funds 27 local community programs
United Way Sarnia-Lambton announced funding for 27 local community programs for 2026 and reported $78,000 in donor-directed gifts during the campaign.
Isle of Man, nicknamed the 'land of cats', is home to a roaming cat sanctuary
Mann Cat Sanctuary on the Isle of Man cares for dozens of free-roaming cats, including native Manx cats, and is open to visitors at set times with free admission while requesting food donations.
Charity hails partnership with c2c after supported London train trip
Southend YMCA described its year-long partnership with c2c as incredibly meaningful after c2c staff accompanied residents from its Newlands housing on a supported train journey to London, and the charity's Jingle on the Line event raised nearly £700.
Charity shop in Knutsford reopens after makeover to help fund children's farm visits
The Children's Adventure Farm Trust has refurbished its charity shop on Canute Place in Knutsford and will reopen on 24 January; proceeds support free day visits and residential stays for children and families from across the North West.
Midnight Walk for Overgate Hospice returns to Dean Clough this year.
The Midnight Walk will start and finish at Dean Clough and features a 10-mile route beginning at midnight with refreshments and checkpoints. Organisers say last year’s event raised over £90,000 to support Overgate Hospice and its new building.
Scalloway fire festival continues with family foy and guizers' return
Scalloway's Fire Festival ran into a second weekend with a family foy at the Scalloway Boating Club and an evening guizers' return; the family event was run by local volunteers as a fundraiser and several squads performed.