Charity News

Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre to host a Harlequin Masquerade Ball this October

Pershore Plus Volunteer Centre (PPVC) is inviting the local community to don their finest black tie attire and join them for an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment and fundraising at The Harlequin Masquerade Ball. Taking place on Friday 2 October 2026 at The Vale Golf & Country Club, Hill Furze Road, Bishampton, WR10 2LZ, the

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Massive new superstore with thousands of bargains on Bescot retail park

A massive new Acorns superstore has opened its doors in Walsall – the charity’s first ever store on a retail park – featuring a huge range of furniture and a dedicated book reading area. Thousands of items have been stacked on the shelves including pre-loved clothes, furniture, electrical items, household goods, children’s toys and bric-a-brac

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Business of Remembrance: Making your donation have an impact

Across the UK over 4,000 families every year face the pain of child loss. These are parents who have endured the unimaginable — the loss of a son or daughter — and who now face the painful reality that they cannot afford a headstone or marker for their child’s resting place. For many, this means

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Turn your unwanted Christmas gifts into a lifeline for local children

Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift… that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn’t quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated? Before you mistle-toss them into the attic, why don’t you turn your unwanted Christmas gifts into a lifeline

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GDA – A Century of Living Culture: How heritage can become a Wellbeing resource.

Heritage is often imagined as a collection of old buildings, archives, or objects behind glass. Yet some of the most powerful forms of heritage are living: shared memories, language, values, and stories that move from one generation to the next. For the British Sign Language community, whose language has no written form, this living transmission

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Celebrating 10 Years of Supporting Families

10 years ago It all began when Herefordshire Council funded a two-year Family Pastors service in 2015. What started as a small initiative quickly grew, thanks to a dedicated team of trained volunteers, many from the church community – who worked alongside Vennture staff to support families at a time of need. Our volunteer pastors

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Dedicate a shooting star this Christmas to someone you’ll never forget

A unique, handcrafted ‘shooting star’ tribute to remember someone loved and missed is at the heart of an emotional campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice this December – to ensure their memory still shines bright. Celebrate Your Star invites people to honour lost loved ones by dedicating a beautiful star keepsake, while helping to support vital

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World-class! A landmark moment as Acorns new Chair of Trustees announced

It was a landmark moment at Birmingham’s most iconic store when a high-profile appointment at Acorns Children’s Hospice was officially announced – with a spectacular bang. Samantha Watson, Store Director at Selfridges Birmingham, was revealed as the charity’s new Chair of Trustees at an exclusive event, celebrating Acorns as the charity of choice for supporters

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Sterling Royal Networking Group Member Joins Buddy Bag Foundation as Trustee

The Sterling Royal Networking Group is proud to announce that Patrice Coughlin, an Associate Solicitors at Rayden Solicitors, has joined fellow member Karen Williams OBE, Co-Founder of the Buddy Bag Foundation, as a Trustee of the charity. The Buddy Bag Foundation provides essential comfort bags and other essential items to children entering emergency care after

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From Personal Battle to Powerful Change: The Story of The Giles’ Trust

Founded in 2015 by former England cricketer Ashley Giles and his wife Stine, the Giles’ Trust Brain Tumour Fund was born from deeply personal experience. Following Stine’s diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours, she and Ashley were determined to bring hope and support to others facing the same journey. The charity proudly funded the first-ever Brain Tumour Research Nurse at

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