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By Mental Health Correspondent A counsellor and trustee at Wellspring Counselling is one week into her 500-mile solo cycling challenge — and despite a cough, cold and some punishing hills, she’s still pushing on to raise money for young people in crisis. Sue Jenner set off on April 30 from
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By Charities Correspondent Aspire Community Works has been awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity, recognising its work to improve pay, conditions and access to employment across London’s everyday economy through its BetterforUscampaign. The organisation, which holds the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard at
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By Charities Correspondent Donkeys are being celebrated around the world this week as part of World Donkey Day — and it turns out there’s a lot more to them than most people realise. To mark the occasion on 8 May, The Donkey Sanctuary has been sharing some of the more
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By Charities Correspondent A senior figure at Wembley Stadium is helping a North East cancer charity raise funds by offering fans the chance to experience one of football’s biggest days live. Paul Smyth, the stadium’s General Manager, has donated two pairs of tickets to the 2026 FA Cup
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By Charities Correspondent The Donkey Sanctuary has won the Smiley Charity ‘People’s Choice’ Gold award for its campaign film, ‘Stolen Donkeys, Stolen Futures’ The compelling short film which illustrates the devastating human and animal cost behind the cruel donkey skin trade, received the greatest number of public votes in
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By Nature Correspondent Nearly three-quarters of a million young people in Britain now regularly go birdwatching, with participation among 16–29-year-olds rising more than tenfold since 2018, according to new research published by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). The study, conducted by Fifty5Blue, found a 1,
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By Charities Correspondent Shaldon Wildlife Trust is celebrating a landmark achievement after being officially accredited by the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA). This recognition places the Devon-based zoo among a select group of highly regarded zoos and aquariums across Europe and Western Asia. Accreditation confirms that the Trust
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By Community Correspondent Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is proud to announce the launch of a new Universal Credit ticket initiative, running throughout May 2026, designed to make visiting the Zoo more accessible for families and individuals facing financial challenges. As a conservation charity, the Zoo is committed to ensuring
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By Charities Correspondent A brave runner is taking on one of the world’s toughest races — and showing what life with MS really looks like — in a powerful new documentary. My MS, My Rules, created by Scruffy Bear Media with charity MS-UK, follows Anjali Silva-Vadgama, known as Anji, as she
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By Community Correspondent A new partnership between Age UK East Sussex and the Charles Hunt Centre in Hailsham aims to strengthen support for older people while maintaining the centre’s existing services and community feel. The Charles Hunt Centre is a long-running social hub for people aged over 55, offering
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By Community Correspondent An award-winning music workshop designed for people with disabilities is coming to Chesterton for the first time, bringing a day of creativity, connection and inclusion to the local community. The event is being hosted by The Salvation Army in partnership with Music Man Project, and will take
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By Sports Correspondent A new initiative is set to bring cricket to thousands of children by providing free equipment to schools and community groups across the UK. Digital agency Accuracast has partnered with Bat For A Chance to launch “Changing The Batting Order”, a programme that will distribute 1,000
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By Charities Correspondent A community event brought together supporters, fundraisers and volunteers this week to highlight the life-saving work of Freewheelers Blood Bikes and promote access to defibrillators across the region. Held on Wednesday evening outside Revo Kitchen, the gathering showcased the ongoing efforts of local people committed to improving
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By Charities Correspondent The University of Gloucestershire has partnered with The Cyber Trust to support parents in helping children stay safe online, as digital use begins at increasingly young ages. The Family Internet Safety Project offers guidance on parental monitoring tools, helping families manage children’s device use and reduce
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By Charities Correspondent A new fundraising appeal is helping to turn the challenge of food waste into practical support for people and communities, while also benefiting the environment. FareShare Sussex & Surrey has launched its Earth Raise campaign on Earth Day, with a focus on rescuing good-quality surplus food and
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By Charities Correspondent Crowds at the London Marathon may need sharper eyes this year as one runner turns the race into a real-life puzzle. George Anthony will be racing dressed as Where’s Wally, hoping spectators can spot him among thousands of participants while he raises money for The Salvation