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 bankA 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 pandemicThe 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 ChallengeA 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 cancerA 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 weekendTop class performers including singers and a childrenās entertainer are coming together to āRock the Lockdownā in support of St Catherineās 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 needA 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£85,000NHS 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 […]
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