Three British Olympians will join Hull’s business community next month for a major fundraising event. In the first Sailors Children’s Society Sportsman’s Lunch since 2019, retired athletes and TV personalities Colin Jackson, Jamie Baulch and Roger Black, who is this
“Heritage Starter” grants of up to £10,000 are being made available to local organisations to support heritage projects, small and large. At the end of last year, the Council secured £250,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to support heritage
Two of the region’s major charities breathed a sigh of relief as businesses provided a fundraising boost by taking to the golf course for the first time in nearly two years. Dove House Hospice and Muscular Dystrophy UK expect to
The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital is hoping for a big response from corporate and community supporters after taking a starring role in the recent
Leading law firm Rollits LLP has handed over thousands of pounds to a regional hospice after revamping its regular fundraising events to offer Covid-safe alternatives. Rollits is now looking forward to generating more donations for Dove House Hospice by resuming
A charity which is working to improve accuracy and detection rates for cancer, heart disease and dementia across the Hull and Humber region has unveiled a dynamic fresh brand as it enters a new campaign phase. The Daisy Appeal, which
The highly influential charity Action Against Medical Accidents (AvMA) has awarded a coveted accreditation to a Hull solicitor. Wayne Walker, who works as a clinical negligence specialist at Williamsons Solicitors, has been accepted onto the charity’s panel of experts following
A charity which is pioneering research into cancer, heart disease and dementia is being supported by a holistic therapist’s nationwide sales network in memory of a man who lived 300 miles away. The Daisy Appeal, which is based at Castle
GRIMSBY’S fishing community and its supporters have welcomed the return of the town’s Fishermen’s Memorial Statue to St James’ Square as the transformation of this key public space reaches its final stages. They have also highlighted the memorial’s importance and
A total of £1,250 was raised for charity at the Forrester Boyd Annual Christmas Quiz which took place virtually at the end of last year. Forrester Boyd, one of the largest accountancy firms in the region, held its 7th Annual
Boston-based haulier George H Kime & Co Ltd has given an early Christmas present to two Lincolnshire charities after winning £1,000 on a national lottery for haulage firms. The firm has split its winnings between The Butterfly Hospice Trust in Boston and Lincolnshire Action Trust in Lincoln. George Kime is a transport, storage
PUTTING smiles on the faces of children was the inspiration behind the collection of toys, books, and sweet treats by a team at Grimsby’s Wilkin Chapman solicitors. With lockdown two just ending but closely followed by pre-Christmas Tier 3 restrictions,
A voluntary group is driving a campaign to provide a Christmas to remember for care leavers hit by isolation during a year dominated by the impact of lockdown. Organisations including businesses and charities are being urged to support Operation Santa’s
A charity runner who lost out to the lockdown with his plan to mark 2020 by running 202.0 miles in races is on course to double his fundraising target after completing an even bigger effort. Elliott Tate switched his focus
The charity behind a campaign to raise £8.5 million to provide a Molecular Imaging Research (MIR) Centre at Castle Hill Hospital has set a target for completion by the end of this year and operation early in 2021 after construction
An organisation which brings together bikers and drivers aged from early 20s to 80s has secured the help of dealers of motorcycles and accessories for its campaign to promote road safety and hazard awareness. RoSPA E-YARD members include two women
The charity behind the campaign to bring the Viola steam trawler back to Hull went behind the scenes at a leading engineering training provider to explore opportunities for young people to develop their skills by restoring the vessel. The Viola
Community groups and organisations in the East Wolds and Coastal Ward are being invited to apply for grants from the Lissett Wind Farm Community Fund. Applications can be made by organisations such as community groups, parish councils, schools and churches
Following its annual charity drive by its Sheffield employees over last year, Gripple has handed over more than £14,000 – far more than ever before – which has been split between two local charities – Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, with
Four intrepid colleagues from Sheffield-based rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, are beginning preparations for a charity fundraiser of epic proportions next year. The quartet has signed up for the Three Peaks Challenge by Rail in June, which will see them
That is the total amount raised for charity at the Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants Annual Christmas Quiz which took place at the Grimsby Golf Club on Wednesday 28th November. Forrester Boyd, one of the largest accountancy firms in the region
Dronfield-based independent financial planners, Belmayne, are asking small local charities to get in touch if they would like to benefit from their fundraising next year. The chartered firm wants to hear from organisations it can help through the Belmayne Foundation,
When it came to the crunch a Lifestyle team found the perfect pan-Humber project to raise funds for charity and tackle plastics pollution at the same time. Five girls from Baysgarth School in Barton-upon Humber joined forces with The Deep
