GB News Charity Calendar 2026 Sells Out in Record Time
The inaugural GB News Charity Calendar 2026 has proven an instant hit, selling out completely shortly after launch and prompting GB News to produce additional copies to meet the overwhelming public demand. Priced at £9.99, this wall calendar features 12 stunning, viewer-submitted photographs showcasing the best of Britain's landscapes and seasons – from rolling hills and harbour towns to spring markets, autumn mists, seaside summers, and snowy peaks. 100% of profits from eve
Dec 30, 2025
Currys Earns Its Stripes Overhauling Payment Tech with Major New Partnership
Currys becomes the first retailer to enable in-store charity donations on Stripe terminals UK’s leading tech retailer Currys today announces a new partnership with Stripe , the programmable financial services company. The retailer will install thousands of next-generation Stripe payment terminals across its nearly 300 UK and Ireland stores, creating the infrastructure to rapidly adopt emerging technologies – from seamless mobile payments to AI-powered shopping experiences – a
Dec 28, 2025
Open access train operator Lumo announces Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care its charity partner
Newcastle-based charity Daft As A Brush Cancer Patient Care is set to benefit from a new charity partnership with North East train operator Lumo , which has named the charity as its official charity partner. From January 2026, Lumo customers will be able to donate the proceeds of Delay Repay claims directly to Daft As A Brush, providing a simple way to support the charity’s vital work. Daft As A Brush provides free transport to cancer patients across the North of England, he
Dec 28, 2025
UK’s Christmas recycling blunders create 47 million plastic tub tidal wave
Millions of plastic confectionary tubs wrongly recycled after Christmas Greene King urges UK public to recycle locally and responsibly Nearly half a million tubs diverted from landfill to date New research has exposed the hidden environmental cost of the UK’s festive sweet tooth, revealing how Christmas indulgence is fuelling a growing plastic waste problem. This Christmas, 71% of UK adults will accumulate at least one plastic tub filled with chocolates, sweets or biscuits -
Dec 25, 2025
Leonard Curtis announces Variety as its charity of the year for 2026
Leonard Curtis has announced Variety, the Children’s Charity as its charity of the year for 2026, marking a significant milestone for the business advisory firm as it launches its first formal charity partnership. The decision comes during the traditional season of goodwill in the run-up to Christmas and reflects a growing commitment by the consultancy to support causes that deliver tangible impact for vulnerable communities. Dan Booth, chief executive of Leonard Curtis, said
Dec 23, 2025
Human Appeal launches e-greeting card collection to support emergency charity projects
New feature enables charity to respond faster to emergencies Leading UK humanitarian aid charity, Human Appeal, today announces the addition of an e-greeting card feature to its website, which will allow the public the opportunity to send family and friends greeting cards in a selection of categories and make a small donation to support the charity. Human Appeal’s proprietary research found that charities across the sector are facing the difficulty of a decrease in both dona
Dec 23, 2025
Farewell train tour raises over £45,000 for charity
Train enthusiasts bid farewell to iconic red trains after almost 43 years of service The Class 455 farewell tour - tickets for which sold out in 15 seconds - took place on the South Western Railway network on Sunday 21 December Nearly 1,000 ‘gricers’ boarded two special charter services which celebrated the iconic fleet of trains that entered service in 1983 It comes as new research reveals almost one in ten Brits consider themselves train enthusiasts, part of the
Dec 23, 2025
Tramlines announces £58K in 2025 charity funding with £319K raised since move
Tramlines announces £58K in 2025 charity funding, The festival has now raised over £319000 for charity since moving to Hillsborough Park in 2018. Tramlines Festival has announced £58,000 in funding for local and national projects in 2025, continuing its support for community initiatives through the Tramlines Trust and other partnerships. The festival has now raised over £319,000 for charity since moving to Hillsborough Park in 2018. A total of 42 organisations have received
Dec 21, 2025
Campbell Tickell supports 5 charities with festive donation drive
Campbell Tickell has named 5 charities that will benefit from its seasonal giving programme, with the Motor Neurone Disease Association, akt, The Hygiene Bank, ShelterBox and the British Red Cross set to receive donations of an undisclosed value. Looking ahead to 2026, the consultancy has also confirmed new year-long partnerships with Men Who Talk and WaterAid, both of which will receive regular donations throughout the year. As the year draws to a close, many organisations u
Dec 21, 2025
Tesco customers thanked for generous Winter Food Collection support as almost 1.5 million
Stores across the country have been overwhelmed by the generosity of customers who donated at the Tesco Winter Food Collection. An incredible 1.48 million meals’ worth of long-life food items were donated to the collection between 24 November and 29 November across the retailer’s large and Express stores. More than 2,000 volunteers helped store colleagues throughout the collection where every item donated provides much-needed support for food redistribution charities FareSha
Dec 21, 2025