Charity News

When history keeps repeating itself – GDA’s strategy is to take the long view

It’s 1880 in a beautiful lecture hall in Milan. Deaf children are lined up on display to a conference of teachers from all over Europe. They are debating how best they should be taught – with speech or sign. When the Italian delegate presents profoundly deaf children who can speak clearly, the impact is like

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Inclusive Work Experience at The Chamwell Centre

At The Chamwell Centre in Longlevens, Gloucester, we believe every young person deserves the chance to shine. Our Inclusive Work Experience programme, run in partnership with our neighbours at The Milestone Special Needs School, gives students with additional needs the opportunity to build practical skills, confidence, and friendships in a welcoming real-world setting. Throughout the

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Hereford’s first 24-Hour Run Against Homelessness a success

A national running event, The Hereford 24 Hour Run Against Homelessness, came to Hereford for the first time on 20 and 21st September. Raising awareness and funds to help families and individuals facing homelessness, it attracted over 100 participants, with the current fundraising total standing at £6,195, against a target of £3,000. The money will

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Rising star Imy Harris is finding a new voice with GDAs ‘BSL College’

Learning British Sign Language can open up a whole new world, hidden in plain sight. It is more than a means of communication, it is a gateway into a vibrant culture and community. Many hundreds of years old, British Sign Language (BSL) is the heritage language of deaf people in the United Kingdom. Entirely visual,

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Wadsworths Solicitors Raise Over £5,000 in Macmillan Mighty Hike Challenge

This July, 15 members of the team at Wadsworths Solicitors swapped their office shoes for walking boots to take part in the Macmillan Mighty Hike along the Thames Path – and raised over £5,000 in the process. The team took on both the half marathon and full marathon distances, with seven completing the 14-mile route

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Partner Spotlight: Sterling Networks x The Buddy Bag Foundation

We were thrilled to team up with Sterling Networks at their Royal Sutton Coldfield meeting to pack Buddy Bags for children entering emergency care — a heartwarming event. Who Are Sterling Networks? Sterling Networks is a leading B2B networking group that connects ambitious business owners and professionals. With a strong focus on collaboration, growth, and

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Celebrating Growth and Impact: Megan Baker House Opens “Ledbury Two” 

Last month, our Three Counties Group Leader, Matt Jackson, was honoured to attend the official opening of Ledbury Two, a brand-new facility launched by local charity Megan Baker House (MBH) – an organisation proudly supported by our Sterling Three Counties Breakfast group. Located in the heart of Ledbury, the new centre marks a significant expansion

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Small Hands, Big Impact: Meet the Boy Bringing Kindness to Cemeteries

In today’s testing times for businesses and charities alike one young man from Nottingham is helping make a big difference to one of Sterling Networks Charity members. At just 10 years old Ben has found a unique way to earn money while giving back to the wider community. It all started when Ben went with

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Running for a Cause: Francis George Solicitor-Advocate Backs Kidney Research UK

At francis george solicitor-advocate, we always aim to give back to our community, and charities, especially those close to home. Kidney Disease has directly affected the firm, as the founder of the firm Francis George has a chronic kidney condition, of which there is no cure. The firm are therefore trying to raise some funds

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