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

Community Vaccine Champions to support Preston people most at risk from Covid-19

Woman wearing a face mask £185,000 of government funding will be used in Preston to support people most at risk from Covid-19. The money comes from the Community Vaccine Champions Programme, which is providing a […]

2 years ago
Over 100 children benefit from free meals and activities in Preston

Children enjoying the Holiday Activities and Food Programme Pic: Ian Robinson / Preston North End Over 100 Preston children benefited from free meals and activities in the lead up to Christmas. Preston North End Community and Education Trust was one of nine providers of the Winter […]

2 years ago
Charity chairman raises money while winning gold in Preston gyms powerlifting competition

A former High Sheriff and current Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire has been flexing his muscles as he raises money for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation through competitions. 77-year-old, Peter Mileham OBE, […]

2 years ago
100 Warm Whites packs delivered to Prestonians affected by fuel poverty

PNE platers Joe Rafferty, Daniel Johnson and Ryan Ledson supporting the Warm Whites campaign Pic: Ian Robinson/Preston North End Preston North End Community and Education Trust distributed 100 Warm Whites packs to those affected by fuel poverty in December. The Warm Whites campaign was launched in the lead up […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Here For Humanity ensured families visiting their food hub received a turkey for Christmas

Preston Here for Humanity ensured their service users wouldn’t go without a turkey this Christmas by distributing them to their food hub users. The turkeys were supplied by DPS Direct […]

2 years ago
Amazon Hub worker at Leyland wins community star award

An employee who works at Amazon’s Delivery Station as a Shift Manager in Leyland has received a special festive surprise in recognition of her outstanding efforts in supporting the community. […]

2 years ago
Preston disability charity to receive funding under Christmas bauble scheme

Barton Grange Garden Centre is raising funds for a local disability charity by donating the profits made from the sale of Christmas bell baubles. The bells were created to symbolise […]

2 years ago
Local Rotary Club to collect Christmas trees in Ribble Valley and North Preston

What's your plan for when the festive fun ends and you need to ditch the Christmas Tree? Pic: Serge A local Rotary Club has organised a tree collection service to raise funds for local charities over the festive period. Between 8 and 9 January, The Rotary Club of Longridge […]

2 years ago
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