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
South West Water Partners with Charity to Support Military Veterans with Financial Advice
South West Water is continuing its winter support for veterans, serving personnel and their families, reinforcing its commitment to those in the Armed Forces community at a time when financial pressures can be particularly acute. South West Water is once again working alongside The Veterans Regroup project, attending its multi-agency Armed Forces Hubs held throughout the year across Cornwall. The hubs are open to veterans, serving personnel and their families, offering a saf
Dec 22, 2025
Aberdeen International Airport ends its 2 year charity partnership
Aberdeen International Airport has marked the end of its two-year charity partnership with AberNecessities after raising £96,000 for the Aberdeen-based children’s charity. The charity has praised the support of the region’s largest transport hub, highlighting the “incredible generosity” shown by both airport staff and passengers throughout the charity partnership. The funds raised have enabled AberNecessities to distribute thousands of essential items to disadvantaged famili
Dec 21, 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
Greene King Champions The Spirit Of Christmas Supporting Communities This Festive Season
Greene King, the UK’s leading pub company and brewer, is rolling out the Christmas spirit, by offering more than 4,000 free meals to community heroes, volunteers and those spending Christmas by themselves. Pubs across the UK are bringing communities together throughout December through a range of initiatives – all of which promote connection and belonging - and working closely with its charity partners to extend the spirit of Christmas to the many volunteers who play an activ
Dec 21, 2025
The Cadbury Foundation spreads festive cheer with significant charity donation
The Cadbury Foundation spreads festive cheer with significant charity donation In celebration of Christmas Jumper Day 2025, The Cadbury Foundation has donated over £20,000 to charities across the UK&I. The annual celebration invites Mondelēz International employees to sport their best festive jumper and pose for a picture with colleagues. For each image shared, The Cadbury Foundation made a donation to charities in the UK&I. This year, a total of 850 employees participated in
Dec 19, 2025