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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: 811-820Scotland set for bumper year for birdlife after cold weather across Europe
Experts say cold, unsettled weather across Europe is likely to send larger numbers of visiting birds to relatively mild Scottish winters, a trend noted ahead of the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch on January 23–25.
Community fund offers £18,000 to support Newhaven projects
The Newhaven Enterprise Zone Community Fund has £18,000 available to charities and not-for-profits based in Newhaven, with a priority for organisations that have not previously received funding; applications are open until 12pm on Friday, February 20.
New charity shop opens in Dewsbury supporting local hospice
A Forget Me Not Children's Hospice clearance shop has opened in the Princess of Wales Shopping Centre in Dewsbury; MP Iqbal Mohamed attended the opening, and most items are priced at £3 or less.
Woodland improvements are underway at Cumbernauld wildlife reserve
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is carrying out woodland works at Forest Wood in Cumbernauld as part of the £2.6m Nurturing Natural Connections Heritage Fund project. The work includes thinning non-native trees and creating a yellow rattle field and is scheduled to finish in March.
Geri Halliwell-Horner meets Queen Camilla in a camel coat
Geri Halliwell-Horner joined Queen Camilla at Maggie's Cheltenham to mark the charity's 30th anniversary, and wore a camel coat instead of her usual all-white look; they met people supported by the centre, including a young patient now in remission.
Molly Burkett obituary: conservationist whose home was a wildlife refuge
An obituary published on 21 January 2026 remembers Molly Burkett as a conservationist whose home served as a wildlife refuge; she was known for taking in birds with broken wings and cared for animals including Barney the barn owl, Jack the crow and Pelé the South American pygmy macaw.
Yarm banking hub opens more than two years after last bank closed
A shared banking hub has opened at Ashbrookes, 82A High Street, providing Post Office-operated counter services and private rooms for customers to meet community bankers; the town had been left without local banks after a series of closures and the last physical service ended on December 11, 2024.
Watford Rotary invites residents to a public showcase event
Watford Rotary will hold a free public showcase at Hollywell Community Centre on January 31 from 9.30am to 4pm to present its local, national and international projects and opportunities for involvement.
Women In Trucking Association opens nominations for 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award
Nominations are open for the 2026 Distinguished Woman in Logistics Award, with submissions due February 27, 2026; the winner will be honored at the TIA 2026 Capital Ideas Conference April 15–18 in Phoenix.
Community larders saved 18.5 tonnes of food waste during festive period
The South Northants Volunteer Bureau’s Towcester and Roade community larders reported rescuing more than 18.5 tonnes of food over a two-week festive period, with about 200 people attending a Christmas Eve pop-up. The larders operate as social supermarkets open to all and work with organisations such as SOFEA (a FareShare partner) alongside business donations.