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

Guest post: ‘Survivors of domestic abuse face significant challenges during lockdown’

Survivors of domestic abuse are facing a number of challenges during the coronavirus lockdown. People locked down with their abusers face greater danger while those who have escaped abuse may […]

4 years ago
How 10-year-old Ollie is raising thousands of pounds for a Preston baby bank

Ollie with his running shoes A sporty schoolboy is using his daily lockdown exercise allowance to help Preston families in need by running the equivalent of a marathon. Ollie Ascroft, 10, has already smashed his […]

4 years ago
UCLan joins forces with Age UK to tackle loneliness during coronavirus pandemic

Senior woman with caregiver The University of Central Lancashire has teamed up with Age UK to help elderly and vulnerable residents in the region cope with loneliness and isolation during the coronavirus crisis. Students and […]

4 years ago
Young Charlotte fundraising for Rosemere with 26 activities for the 2.6 Challenge

Charlotte Price A seven-year-old girl from Walton-le-Dale is taking the 2.6 Challenge to the extreme by completing not one but 26 activities to raise funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Charlotte Price is […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Cancer Help launches crowd funder to support families affected by cancer

A Preston based cancer support service has launched a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to save it from closure. Cancer Help, which has support centres at Vine House, Preston, and […]

4 years ago
St Catherine’s Hospice invites you to Rock The Lockdown in an online party this weekend

Top class performers including singers and a childrenā€™s entertainer are coming together to ā€˜Rock the Lockdownā€™ in support of St Catherineā€™s Hospice. The whole family is invited to enjoy an […]

4 years ago
Preston housing association has given out 2,300 food parcels to those in need

A Preston housing association is helping vulnerable people put food on the table during the coronavirus pandemic. Community Gateway Association (CGA) is working with FareShare, Preston City Council, schools, faith […]

4 years ago
Preston NHS heroes receive share of welfare packs worth Ā£85,000

Ward 12 staff with their packs NHS heroes at Royal Preston Hospital have received a share of 4,000 welfare packs containing donated items valued at around Ā£85,000. The packs were put together for frontline clinical staff […]

4 years ago
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