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This category relates to all things to do with charities and their activities in Preston.

Leyland couple raise funds for two Preston charities by going the ‘Full Monty’

Jason (left) and Stephen (right) enjoying the charity night. A couple from Leyland, who have been raising money for local charities for 20 years, have gone the “Full Monty” this time, raising £3,443,97 for Rosemere Cancer Charity and The […]

2 weeks ago
Preston Workoutathon at Deepdale raises more than £4,000

Participants at the tenth annual Workoutathon for Rainbow Hub. Pic: Gareth Edwards Photography Preston’s tenth annual Workoutathon has raised over £4,300 for Rainbow Hub, a Mawdesley-based charity which helps improve the lives of children with disabilities. Last month the charity fundraiser saw over […]

2 weeks ago
Volunteers in Preston needed to teach children how to read

Mavis and a school reader. Pic: Schoolreaders A children’s literacy charity is looking for volunteers to help teach primary school children in Preston to read. Schoolreaders, aims to spread the joy of reading, with data showing that […]

2 weeks ago
Preston accountancy firm donates over £10,000 to Rosemere Cancer Charity

The team at the Preston accounting firm, SBCA An accountancy firm based in Preston has smashed its fundraising target for Rosemere Cancer Charity, which was their charity of the year in 2023. The firm, SBCA Chartered Accountants which […]

2 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Renovated Lostock Hall family centre opens

Mayor and Mayoress of South Ribble, Chris and Kim Lomax open the centre. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council A new, upgraded family centre in South Ribble was opened last week in the heart of Lostock Hall. The centre will host Finleys Families and the Tippytoes Baby Bank, supporting […]

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Preston adoption charity on how 63 children are needing a home

Adopter pushes her daughter on a swing. Pic: Adoption North West Caritas Care, a Preston-based adoption charity are working with other agencies to raise awareness of the need for adopters across the North West. Regional and Voluntary Adoption Agencies are promoting […]

2 weeks ago
Preston Youth Zone could provide opportunities to keep kids off troubled path

Preston Youth Zone CGI One of the highest-ranking former police officers in the country has been appointed chief executive of Preston’s forthcoming Youth Zone – and says the facility will provide the kind of […]

3 weeks ago
Royal Preston Hospital staff join colleague in Ramadan fasting fundraiser

Rosemere's 2024 Iftar in the hospital Charters Restaurant. A group of more than 100 people have raised almost £2,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation by joining their colleague with a sponsored fast, for the fourth year in a row. […]

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