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

Ingol’s ‘Intact Centre’ to help those who will be affected by Universal Credit changes

A Preston charity is preparing to help those who will be affected by the upcoming Universal Credit cut. The Intact Centre want to help locals who will be affected by […]

3 years ago
Fulwood Leisure Centre to collect unwanted sportswear for children and young people

Better, the charitable social enterprise which operates leisure centres across Preston on behalf of the city council, has partnered with BBC Radio Lancashire on a new charitable campaign ‘Kit Out […]

3 years ago
Prestonian walking 52 miles for Rosemere in memory of late dad

Helen Cornes set herself a challenge to help raise money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation in memory of her dad Stan. Preston-born Helen, who now lives in Widnes, walked the 52 […]

3 years ago
Unemployed over 50’s across Preston invited to four-week programme to help with mental health and job prospects

Lancashire Mind, the mental health charity, has launched a new self-development course for residents within the Preston area who are over 50 and currently unemployed. The free four-week programme aims […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Vocational Centre are finalists in Lancashireā€™s business awards

Community Gateway Associationā€™s (CGA) charitable subsidiary, Preston Vocational Centre (PVC) have been announced as a finalist in the 2021 BIBAs. The BIBAs are Lancashireā€™s most prestigious and longest running business […]

3 years ago
Stormtroopers descend on Deepdale Retail Park to raise money for The Firefighters Charity

Stormtroopers descended onto the car park at Deepdale Retail Park to help raise money for a Firefighters Charity fundraiser. Kelly McHugh is fundraising for The Firefighters Charity after the charity […]

3 years ago
Preston disability charity founder shortlisted for female entrepreneur award

Christine with her son James The founder of Preston disability charity Skiggle has been shortlisted for one of the North Westā€™s most prestigious business awards celebrating female entrepreneurs.  Christine Singleton has been named as one of six […]

3 years ago
These are the items needed to help Afghan refugees in South Ribble

South Ribble Council took to social media to announce they needed donations to support the rehousing of Afghan Refugees. Working in partnership with Age Concern Central Lancashire Charity Shops the […]

3 years ago
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