Charity fundraiser enjoys behind-the-scenes tour at Manchester Airport
A teenage aviation fan from Yorkshire who has raised thousands of pounds for Sheffield Children's Hospital was treated to a special access-all-areas experience at Manchester Airport yesterday. 15-year-old Aroob Haroon, from Sheffield, suffers from a rare genetic condition which sadly led to the death of her five-year-old brother Ayaan in 2023. Since then, and despite the challenges posed by her own disability, Aroob has fundraised for Sheffield Children’s Hospital and has ca
Jan 28
Mr Phantom Donates New Artwork to Mind Charity, Marking Third Year of Ongoing Partnership
Anonymous contemporary artist Mr Phantom donates a new work from his latest collection to Mind Charity, extending a three-year collaborative relationship. This third year of collaboration reflects a shared commitment to long-term support for mental health through culture and continuity” — Felix Valentine, Head of Corporate Board, London Art Exchange Mr Phantom, the anonymous contemporary artist known for his distinctive visual language and disciplined approach to authorship,
Jan 26
CANCER CHARITY HELPING TO EASE ISOLATION WITH 24 HOUR CAMPAIGN
24hr online Letter Writing Marathon to coincide with World Cancer Day 2026 https://www.frommetoyouletters.co.uk/ From Me to You, the national cancer support charity, is on a mission to ease cancer isolation in its new 24-hour campaign. Coinciding with World Cancer Day 2026, the 24-hour Letter Writing Marathon, being held on 7th – 8th February will join together people from around the world to help keep people with cancer connected by writing and donating letters to its Donate
Jan 25
Asda's winter fruit and veg pledge returns to fight food poverty
Asda's Winter Fruit and Veg Pledge Returns in 2026 Asda is bringing back its “Winter Fruit and Veg pledge” and will once again donate the equivalent of one million meals at the start of this year, as part of its partnership with FareShare and the Coronation Food Project. Following the success of the initiative in 2025, Asda’s pledge will see over 420 tonnes of fresh fruit and vegetables donated to the UK’s leading food redistribution charity over the next 12 weeks. A variety
Jan 22
All aboard the North Star: TransPennine Express names train in honour of lifeboat charities
Passengers at Newcastle Station witnessed a special moment last week as TransPennine Express (TPE) named one of its trains North Star to celebrate its partnership with three lifeboat charities. The Nova 1 (Class 802) will now honour the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), St Abbs Independent Lifeboat and Humber Rescue. The event brought together lifeboat volunteers , charity representatives and TPE partners for speeches and the official unveiling of the train name. Th
Jan 21
Virgin Media O2 rings in 2026 by donating 12000 phones to keep people in need connected
Virgin Media O2 is doubling down on its commitment to tackle digital exclusion, by pledging to donate 12,000 phones to people who need them throughout 2026. Following the success of its 2025 commitment, where it also provided around 12,000 refurbished phones to those experiencing financial hardship, this year, the operator will again donate devices via its Community Calling programme with environmental charity, Hubbub, to help people in need get online. The initiative will
Jan 20
Wizz Air to provide 50 flights for When You Wish Upon A Star children
Low-fare airline Wizz Air has announced a charity partnership with When You Wish Upon A Star, a UK-based charity Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and London’s local airline, has partnered with When You Wish Upon A Star, to help grant the wishes of children facing life-threatening illnesses across the UK. The new partnership supports When You Wish Upon A Star’s mission and also reflects Wizz Air’s commitment to creating meaningful connections and fostering hope
Jan 20
Vibrant Doors Joins Community Effort to Open New Derby Charity Hub for Vulnerable Children
Vibrant Doors share their pride to be part of the successful completion and opening of a brand-new Safe & Sound support hub in Derby city centre – created to provide vital services and support to local children that have been subjected to exploitation. A new charity hub has officially opened its doors in Derby city centre, creating a welcoming, safe space where children, young people and their families can access vital support services close to home. Led by local charity Safe
Jan 20
LNER backs Samaritans’ Brew Monday campaign with hot drink donation
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is marking Samaritans’ Brew Monday by donating all proceeds from the sale of hot drinks on its trains today, Monday 19 January 2026, to the charity, helping to raise awareness of the importance of connection and conversation. The third Monday in January is often referred to as ‘Blue Monday’ and is frequently – and wrongly – described as the most difficult day of the year. Six years ago, Samaritans set out to challenge that narrative by reb
Jan 19
LGBTQ+ charity Out Together and Patient.info secure Government funding to expand digital services
Yorkshire-based LGBTQ+ charity Out Together has proudly partnered with Patient.info, one of the UK’s most trusted digital health platforms. Together, they have secured joint funding through the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology’s Digital Inclusion Innovation Fund to develop vital digital inclusion hubs and support services for older LGBTQ+ people across West Yorkshire. With funding support and a strong partnership, the community-led charity and health platform
Jan 19