Charity Firm to host annual festive drive-thru for children RJC Plant Services Ltd, the local waste collection firm based in Church Fenton, has announced the return of its festive fundraiser to collect presents for children in need as part of the Mission Christmas appeal. On Friday, 1st December, the company will once again bring the community together with the By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Unique charity event raises thousands for Leeds children’s charity A group of charity fundraisers have taken on a challenge with a difference for Leeds-based children’s charity SNAPS raising an incredible £4573 so far! The first ever Stranded for SNAPS event saw participants taken out on boat from Leeds Dock and stranded until they could raise the funds needed By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Farming charities to benefit from harvest dinner at Great Yorkshire showground Farming charities offering vital support to the agricultural community in tough times will benefit from proceeds raised at the Future Farmers of Yorkshire Harvest Dinner Dance at the Great Yorkshire Showground this autumn. Tickets are now on sale for the Harvest Dinner Dance which will be held at Pavilions of By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity TV personalities set to host Yorkshire charity event Renowned TV and radio presenters, Emma Jones and Ross Fiddes, will host the annual Firecracker Ball taking place at Rudding Park, on 9th November. Now in its 23rd year, the event has raised almost £3.4 million for Barnardo’s, since it became its chosen charity in 2002. Emma Jones By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity ACS launches its fourth annual steel soldiers campaign Yorkshire-based manufacturer ACS Stainless Steel Fixings is raising money for the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) again this autumn, with its fourth annual steel Silhouette Soldiers Remembrance Day campaign. The 2024 initiative aims to raise more funds than ever with a new order system that invites donations in exchange for a By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Reward raises £24,000 to support Andy’s Man Club Reward Funding has raised £24,000 for Andy’s Man Club. The funds will support the charity dedicated to saving lives by supporting 200 free groups, with over 1,600 volunteers, working with around 5,000 men each week to help break down stigmas and provide a safe, judgement-free environment By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity First Bus celebrates 25 year partnership with local hospice First Bus and St Luke’s – Sheffield’s Hospice held a celebratory event to commemorate a 25-year long partnership together. At the event, which was held on The Moor in Sheffield, First Bus revealed its brand-new bus wrapped in a special pink livery – in line with St Luke’s very By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Bellway Homes in on helping Hessle Hedgehogs The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes has stepped in to help hedgehogs in the East Riding – installing hedgehog highways at its Parson’s Croft development in Kirk Ella and making a donation to the nearby Hessle Hedgehogs. The hedgehog hospital was set-up by former Independent Financial Advisor, Carolyn By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture The Firecracker Ball announces theme and star-studded line-up for 2024 The annual event returns bringing together the region’s most prolific businesses– and the theme and line-up announcement has been revealed. The Firecracker Ball is returning to Rudding Park Hotel on Saturday, 9th November, 2024 and this year guests will be transported to a magical midnight garden. Guests will be By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity Mental health charity launches new counselling course Wellspring Therapy and Training, the experienced Harrogate-based mental health charity, has relaunched its highly regarded course for teenagers. The eight-week Empower course starts on Thursday October 17 and is aimed specifically at 15-17-year-olds. It will be held each Thursday at the Welcome Centre at St Andrew’s Church in Starbeck’ By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Sporting Heritage CIC distributes community grants Thanks to the support of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the generosity of National Lottery players, Sporting Heritage CIC is thrilled to announce the distribution of community grants to nine diverse projects across the country. These grants aim to help preserve, collate, and promote the rich sporting heritage of By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Yorkshire garden centre group supports running challenge Two members of a Bradford-based garden centre group have joined a runner who is running every day to raise money for charity. Yorkshire Garden Centres' commercial director, Sharon McNair and head of finance, Katie Young, joined runner Kate Ebbens for a 5k run to celebrate the group's By The Editor • 2 min read
