Charity

A man who donated stem cells that saved the life of a stranger on the other side of the world will meet him for the first time this month.

Donations of everyday essentials are being invited as a band of volunteers prepare for their 24th aid mission to Ukraine.

A construction company has saved a charity shop from closure after its premises were condemned.

A tribute to a Morrisons helper and gentle giant has raised £448.84 for care home residents.

Families basked in the sunshine as a Gingerbread Festival returned with a lively mix of children’s races, community stalls and a surprise guest.

Teenagers have topped the fundraising chart for a military charity.

Keen growers who may not have a garden of their own are being invited to apply for a plot.

Workers of a mobile operator will be walking 17.5 miles in a day for a charity that provides supportive palliative care.

A popular town beer and music festival is moving to a later date in the summer to try to give revellers better weather.

A care home has delighted its residents with an unexpected visit from two penguins.

A delivery company became a sea of pink as it raised money in memory of a girl who was murdered aged 10.

A gala black-tie evening is aiming to bring hope by supporting a Citizen’s Advice network.

Four days, 200 miles and 12 historic monuments - the Queen Eleanor Cycle Ride is returning this summer.

An annual football fundraiser will return to raise money for dementia and autism support services in the area.

A family car used here for the everyday tasks like a run to the shops has started a new chapter saving lives in Ukraine.

An art group for people with dementia and their carers is to host an exhibition of their works as part of a national awareness week.

A group of volunteers are helping keep their village clean and have cleared hundreds of items of litter - including a bowling ball!

A charity ball organised by a cancer survivor has smashed its £10,000 fundraising target after an ‘amazing’ community response.

A friendship group has helped a cancer support charity reach a major milestone.

A village church dating back to the 12th Century has secured a major grant to help safeguard its future.