Charity BGF’s North of England team to donate £12,500 to Variety, the Children’s Charity BGF has announced that it will make donations totalling £100,000 to support local community-based charities across the UK & Ireland following the onset of Coronavirus. Each BGF regional office has nominated a charity that does vital work to support vulnerable people within the communities BGF’s teams live and By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Fighting for Kirklees Kirkwood Hospice, the charity which cares for patients and families affected by any life limiting illness across Kirklees, is responding during the national crisis to ensure that the most vulnerable members of our community are still receiving the best possible care and support they need every step of the way. By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity National law firm Simpson Millar appointed to Child Brain Injury Trust legal support service panel National law firm Simpson Millar has been appointed to the panel for the Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT), a UK wide charity providing vital information and support to the families of children with acquired brain injuries. The new three-year partnership sees Simpson Millar become the charity’s chosen legal partner By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity TV presenter backs virtual hospice Bake Off TV presenter Sam Nixon is backing the Barnsley Hospice virtual Bake Off. Sam is appealing to potential star bakers to get involved in the virtual Bake Off to help raise some ‘dough’ for Barnsley Hospice during the Covid-19 pandemic. Barnsley Hospice is losing £2,300 a day due to the By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Charity superstore prepares to reopen Preparations are being made for the reopening of Doncaster’s Children’s Air Ambulance Hanger Superstore – subject to Government guidelines – on Friday June 5th. Operated by The Air Ambulance Service, the giant charity shop at Thorne Road Retail Park is a popular shopping destination for people in the town. Income By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity New phase of Leeds social housing plan to commence after £1.15m funding After securing a seven-figure loan from Unity Trust Bank, award-winning Leeds-based Canopy Housing is preparing to add five new properties to its current portfolio, which will house vulnerable adults in the region. This funding package will enable Canopy Housing to move closer towards its aim of purchasing fifteen new homes By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Long standing Leeds charity appoint new CEO Leeds based charity Simon on the Streets, which supports homeless and vulnerable people across West Yorkshire, has appointed Natalie Moran as CEO. In her new role, Natalie will oversee the running of the organisation, co-ordinate its outreach support and drive fundraising activities, as well as spearheading the charity’s future By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Yorkshire urged to 'sort and store' to help beat cancer CANCER Research UK is urging people across Yorkshire not to leave donations on the doorsteps of its shops whilst lockdown continues. To protect staff, volunteers and customers during the coronavirus outbreak, all the charity’s stores are still temporarily closed. Without anyone to accept them, donated items left outside shops By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity Wakefield Hospice Wakefield Hospice are celebrating their 30th anniversary and have asked TopicUK to share this video about the important work they do within our community. Wakefield singer and presenter Jane McDonald also shares her thoughts on the hospice. By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity 'Please continue to support us' says Barnsley Hospice Barnsley Hospice is encouraging people in the community to do a sponsored challenge to raise money during the lockdown. Supporters are being urged to set a personal challenge to support the hospice such as a socially-distanced walk, run or cycle. It comes as from 13 May, new Government rules come By The Editor • 1 min read
Charity A charitable start to 2020 for Towngate PLC In the face of a challenging and somewhat unpredictable few months, commercial and industrial lettings specialist Towngate PLC was determined to kick off the year with a round of positive deeds – offering help and support to those who need it most. As part of Towngate’s annual giving initiative, a By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Two North Yorkshire drinks companies collaborate to produce hand sanitiser for NHS Two family-run Harrogate district drinks companies have joined forces to create and deliver 25 litres of much-needed alcohol-based hand sanitiser to Harrogate & District NHS Foundation Trust. Nidderdale-based Whittaker’s Gin collaborated with award-winning Harrogate brewery, Rooster’s, to produce clinical-standard hand sanitiser, which will be used by the local By The Editor • 2 min read
