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

These pensioners decided to do something for the homeless this Christmas

Some of the Charlotte House regulars with the Christmas bags Some of Preston’s oldest residents decided they wanted to make Christmas better for those who have nothing. Staff and users of the Charlotte House day centre in Avenham made up […]

7 years ago
Cats Protection opens new shop in Penwortham

Local charity, Cats Protection Branch, has opened its brand new shop in Penwortham on Wednesday 14 December. The Preston Branch is part of the charity’s national network of over 250 volunteer-run branches, 32 […]

7 years ago
Watch how this Penwortham singer is helping the homeless this Christmas

Official re-opening of the Foxton Centre IT Designer, Linda Snape, from Penwortham is helping the homeless this Christmas in a unique way. Linda has written a song to raise money for the Foxton Centre, a Preston charity that […]

7 years ago
How these accountants helped the Foxton Centre this year

This year Preston-based accountants Rotherham Taylor Limited launched their Christmas campaign to help the homeless at the Foxton Centre. On Tuesday 13 December, the firm delivered Christmas hampers to its selected […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston bikers raise money for children’s hospice

The bikers group at Derian Hospice to hand over the cheque A group of Preston bikers have raised hundreds of pounds for charity with their events this year. Millennium 2000 BC have done ride outs, rallies and concerts to be able […]

7 years ago
These kindhearted knitters are helping keep Preston’s premature babies warm

Not sure that will fit Lee... Handcrafted knitwear has been made for premature babies in Preston’s hospital. Made by a knitting group at the University of Central Lancashire’s city centre shop they delivered them in time […]

7 years ago
Preston Onesie Run raises money for Rock FM’s Cash for Kids

Preston Onesie Run UK is the unique charity event that took place on Sunday 11 December to raise money for Rock FM’s Cash For Kids. The run, organised by Pennine […]

7 years ago
In pictures: Ben Ashworth and bum pants runners take over Avenham Park

Ben and his wife Louise before the Santa Dash More than 120 runners took to Avenham Park and showed more than a bit of leg. The park was taken over for Ben Ashworth’s third Cheeky Santa Dash. Ashworth, who […]

7 years ago
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