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All in Charity
School raises over £11,000 for Salisbury homelessness charity
Students from OneSchool Global (OSG) UK’s Salisbury campus in Wilton have raised a staggering £11,000 for the Salisbury Trust for the Homeless, while taking part in a ‘Sponsored Move’ fundraising event.
Westerleigh Group’s fundraising tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore
The Westerleigh Group will be honouring pandemic hero Captain Sir Tom Moore by raising money in his memory on what would have been his 101st birthday on 30 April.
TV star Joel Dommett and model Hannah Cooper become Ambassadors for Bristol-based Brain Tumour Support
Brain Tumour Support are thrilled to announce that comedian and TV star Joel Dommett and his wife, model Hannah Cooper, are becoming Ambassadors for the charity.
Law firm helps secure units for homeless in Gloucester
A team from national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has helped secure unused buildings in Gloucester to be used as accommodation for rough sleepers.
Westerleigh Group supports animal rescue centre
A Bristol-based charity which helps, heals and homes thousands of vulnerable animals every year has received a welcome cash gift from the Westerleigh Group.
Hampshire crematoria support local hospital unit
Two Hampshire crematoria have donated a total of £10,000 to Southampton Hospitals Charity in support of the Respiratory Care Fund at University Hospital Southampton which conducts vital research into sarcoidosis.
Roman mosaic of international importance saved for the Nation
Dorset County Museum has been successful in its appeal to raise £150,000 pounds to save and display the The 1,600-year-old Dewlish mosaic.
Westerleigh donation kicks-off new partnership with Robins Foundation
The Westerleigh Group has made a £3,000 donation to kick off its new partnership with the Bristol City Football Club Robins Foundation.
Sedgemoor Crematorium supports local charities
Three local charities and organisations have been given donations totalling more than £7,500 by Sedgemoor Crematorium, which it raised as part of its metal recycling scheme.
Weston-super-Mare charity brings seasonal joy to school children
Christmas came early for hundreds of children at a Weston-super-Mare primary school, thanks to some surprise gifts from a local charitable trust.
Virtual carol concert to raise money for Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children Appeal
A virtual Christmas carol concert being held at 6.30pm on Friday (18 December), is hoping to raise money to support the Lord Mayor of Bristol’s Children’s Appeal.
Nominate your Bristol pandemic heroes
Nominations are open for people to secure recognition for the outstanding community work of Bristol’s unsung local heroes during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Westerleigh Crematorium Supports Local Charities
Westerleigh Crematorium, near Bristol, is giving six local charities a total of £17,000 in donations, which it raised as part of its metal recycling scheme.
Mama Bear's children support Children in Need with lockdown-friendly fun
Children at Mama Bear’s Day Nursery and Pre-Schools across Bristol have had to get creative with their Children in Need fundraising efforts this year in order to abide by coronavirus rules.
Smith & Williamson cyclists help raise over £6k for FareShare South West
Staff at financial and professional services firm Smith & Williamson got on their bikes around Bristol to raise money for a charity that works to combat hunger and food waste.
Bristol cancer charity announces proposed restructure
Bristol cancer charity, Penny Brohn UK, has announced a proposed restructure in an effort to protect front-line services in response to the impact of COVID-19 on its fundraising and income generation.
SWEET SUPPORT: CONTRACTOR ANNOUNCES £5,000 INVESTMENT FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY
The community of Greenbank, Bristol is set to benefit from financial investment from local firm Sweet Construct as part of a new initiative that will help fund local community groups and projects in the area.
New CEO appointed at Penny Brohn UK
Bristol based cancer charity Penny Brohn UK has appointed Julie Worrall as their next CEO. Julie is currently the Director of Fundraising and Development at Above and Beyond, the official charity for the University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust. Julie will take up her new post in October 2020.