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World record free diver shares insights with Brighton swim enthusiasts

World record free diver shares insights with Brighton swim enthusiasts

Sea Lanes Brighton hosted a special event with World Record Free Diver Alessia Zecchini last week.

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“Real life superheroes” recognised for work in healthcare with charity awards

“Real life superheroes” recognised for work in healthcare with charity awards

The annual Starlight Health Play Awards took place at the Bluebird in Chelsea, London, where Kate Thornton presented three inspiring individuals with awards for their work in championing play for children in hospital.

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Categories CommunityEducationFundraisingHealth & Social CareRecent

University honours inspirational mum for work supporting bereaved parents

University honours inspirational mum for work supporting bereaved parents

A determined mum who turned the heart-breaking experience of losing a child into a charity helping bereaved parents is being recognised with an Honorary Doctorate from Coventry University.

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Dear Santa Christmas appeal launched to share love this Christmas

Dear Santa Christmas appeal launched to share love this Christmas

Embrace’s Dear Santa Christmas Toy Appeal aims to make a difference in the lives of children and families who have been through traumatic experiences due to the crimes of others, and who are facing financial difficulties at Christmas. 

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Big Give raises money for charities supporting women and girls

Big Give raises money for charities supporting women and girls

Big Give, the UK’s most successful charity match funding platform, concluded its Women & Girls campaign last month successfully raising £1.2 million.

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Categories CommunityCultureFundraisingHealth & Social CareHousingRecentSociety

Winter support kit launched for those in poverty

Winter support kit launched for those in poverty

This year the Big Issue Winter Support Kit will give vendors help with immediate winter needs, plus training and employment opportunities to help them beyond Christmas.

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Categories CommunityHousingRecentSociety

£25k raised as 75 people bed down on Leeds Street for charity sleep-out

£25k raised as 75 people bed down on Leeds Street for charity sleep-out

Seventy-five people braved Storm Babet to sleep out on the streets of Leeds for a local homelessness charity, helping to raise almost £25,000.

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Over 10,000 people will benefit from local funding in disadvantaged areas

Over 10,000 people will benefit from local funding in disadvantaged areas

UK Community Foundations is working alongside Arts Council England and Historic England to fund 167 organisations to create additional volunteering activities across the country.

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Toy Cockapoos most office-friendly dogs

Toy Cockapoos most office-friendly dogs

The best dog breeds for navigating the bustling streets of the city and thriving in dog-friendly offices are Toy Cockapoos due to their unique blend of qualities

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Categories EnvironmentRecentSociety

Young Climate Champions celebrated

Young Climate Champions celebrated

Three young people recognised for campaigning about social and environmental issues

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