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Hospital charities bring Christmas cheer to patients and staff

Hospital charities bring Christmas cheer to patients and staff

University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) Charity is raising money for its Christmas Appeal to bring some festive magic to patients and staff at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital and Solihull Hospital this Christmas. Being in hospital is never easy, especially over Christmastime. Hospitals are still extremely busy during this period and the…

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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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Digital skills boost for Manchester’s disadvantaged communities

Digital skills boost for Manchester’s disadvantaged communities

More than 2,000 people from Greater Manchester’s most disadvantaged communities have benefitted from the charity Mustard Tree’s digital skills programme, thanks to grants totalling £89,465…

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Community unites to help save local football club

Community unites to help save local football club

More than 1,500 football fans united to stage a protest march in a bid to save their football club from going out of existence. Reading…

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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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New £300,000 “Nature Hubs” grant fund launched

New £300,000 “Nature Hubs” grant fund launched

Local community groups across the country are being urged to apply for a grant of up to £6,000 to help enhance or create a green space.

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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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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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£125,000 to help those in poverty and isolation this winter

£125,000 to help those in poverty and isolation this winter

As winter draws closer one of the UK’s largest grant-making charities, Benefact Trust, has awarded an additional grant of £125,000 to Warm Welcome to help…

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Man with learning disabilities inspires others through art

Man with learning disabilities inspires others through art

How a learning disabled man from Shropshire is channelling his passions for art into helping other adults with learning disabilities.

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