This category relates to all things to do with charities and their activities in Preston.
Preston charity looking for volunteers to help adults read across the countyA Preston charity which helps adults across Lancashire who cannot read is looking for more volunteers. It is estimated that 25,000 adults across Preston, South Ribble and Chorley struggle but […]
1 month ago RSPCA move abandoned dog Bronson to RibbletonThe RSPCA have moved an abandoned dog to Ribbleton after being unable to rehome him in Cheshire. Bronson was moved from the Warrington branch after being there for 250 days […]
1 month ago Leyland-based child protection organisation to celebrate birthday with special eventA Leyland-based organisation that works to prevent children becoming victims of exploitation and abuse is celebrating its fourth birthday with a special event. No Whispers Community Interest Company offers training […]
1 month ago Training programmes close after helping over 100 Preston people into workTwo training programmes have completed after 883 people in Preston accessed support to improve their skills, with 116 finding work as a direct result. More Positive Together (MPT) and MPT […]
1 month ago Advertisement Advertisement New film exploring the work of Preston environmental charityA new film, exploring the work of an environmental charity, Let’s Grow Preston has been released. The film, created by Locality, looks at the work carried out by the charity […]
1 month ago Two options in the running for name of new Preston Youth ZoneTwo options are in the running for the name of Preston’s new Youth Zone – and potential future users of the facility are being given a chance to have their […]
2 months ago Kirkham man to flip 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag MarketA man from Kirkham is flipping a 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market, in collaboration with The Spud Brothers, to raise funds for vital treatment. Update: Bill has […]
2 months ago Fulwood man runs full length of Thailand in 50 days to fundraise for local orphanagesA man from Preston has completed his challenge of running the full length of Thailand in 50 days. Chris Russell, 33, who lives in Fulwood, ran 2,121km from Mae Sai […]
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