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

Emmaus Preston offering discounted entry for City of Preston run

Part of The SPAR City of Preston course last year Emmaus Preston is offering reduced entry for people who register for the SPAR City of Preston run and raise money for the homelessness charity.  These special charity places are available […]

3 months ago
Winter Ball to support St Catherine’s Hospice returns to Preston

Enjoying the night at the last St Catherine's winter ball Pic: St Catherine's Hospice A winter ball to support St Catherine’s Hospice is back in the run up to Christmas. Hosted at the Imperial Banquesting Suite at St Mary’s Street North the ball raises […]

3 months ago
World Suicide Prevention event running at Preston Bus Station

Preston Bus Station Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Wellfest are running an event at Preston Bus Station’s concourse as part of World Suicide Prevention. The free, drop-in event, has insights from people who have been touched by […]

3 months ago
Mayor of Preston invites local group to Town Hall in recognition of charitable work

Members of Preston Guild Lodge on their visit to the Town Hall with Mayor of Preston Cllr Yakub Patel The Mayor of Preston has recognised Preston Guild Lodge for its commitment to charity with a visit to the Town Hall. Over many years, Preston Guild Lodge No 4408 has […]

3 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston’s homelessness challenge continues as emergency unit ‘full almost every night’

Out on the city streets helping those in need Pic: Tom Stables/Foxton Centre An emergency accommodation unit for rough sleepers in Preston is full almost every night of the week, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal. The facility, operated by city […]

3 months ago
Pop up art exhibition opens at The Foxton Centre

Art on display at The Foxton Centre Pic: The Harris The Foxton Centre and the Harris are joining forces to host an art exhibition throughout September. Exploring the theme of wellbeing through artistic expression the artwork will be up at […]

3 months ago
Grimsargh Cricket Club’s charity day raises St Catherine’s Hospice funds in groundsman’s memory

Chris Billington is remembered by Grimsargh Cricket Club with the summer event Pic: Billington family A cricket club in a village on the outskirts of Preston has raised nearly £2,500 in memory of its former groundsman. Chris Billington passed away aged 70 from cancer and […]

3 months ago
Marie Curie appeals for volunteers in Preston

Asian woman wearing a yellow hoodie standing in front of an old monument End of life charity Marie Curie is calling for volunteers across Preston to join a new Fundraising Group to help raise vital funds for people with a terminal illness and […]

3 months ago
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