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

St Catherine’s Hospice receives much-needed £75k from Covid support fund

St Catherine’s Hospice has been granted £75,000 from the Wolfson Foundation Covid-19 Support Fund. The money will help St Cath’s continue its important work at the Lostock Hall hospice, in […]

3 years ago
Bamber Bridge firm hope to raise £30k to donate to food banks this winter

During these unprecedented times, many families and individuals are struggling to cope. Coronavirus struck almost a year ago, yet many shops are still closed, infection rates are still too high, […]

3 years ago
Derian House charity shop opened in Preston city centre

Preston shoppers can now grab a bargain in time for Christmas after a new Derian House charity shop opened in Preston city centre. Derian House provide respite and end-of-life care […]

3 years ago
Kind-hearted gran creates popular milk bottle top Christmas trees to raise funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Kind-hearted Barton gran Sandra Coulson is more excited for Christmas than most. Back at the start of the national lockdown in mid-March, Sandra began asking family and friends to collect […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement County Hall in Preston lit up to highlight ‘White Ribbon Campaign’ which combats violence against women and girls

Landmarks in Lancashire were lit up as part of an effort to highlight the White Ribbon Campaign’s 16 days of action, combating violence against women and girls. County Hall in […]

3 years ago
How sales of these Christmas hampers are supporting Preston families in need

A Christmas hamper from The Larder The Larder is selling festive hampers full of local and ethical products to help fund its Christmas Kids in the Kitchen programme. Kids in the Kitchen addresses the issue of […]

3 years ago
Eric Wright Group fulfil pledge to support Rosemere Cancer Centre’s 2020 Walk in the Dark

Preston-based Eric Wright Group honoured their pledge to support Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s 2020 Walk in the Dark. The annual 11-mile night time trek had to be cancelled as a big […]

3 years ago
Preston artists launch 2021 calendar to raise funds for local food fairness scheme

Preston artists calendar - August The Birley artist studios, based in Preston city centre, has launched a 2021 calendar to raise funds for The Larder. The calendar features work by 12 artists, illustrators and designers […]

3 years ago
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