This category relates to all things to do with charities and their activities in Preston.
Penwortham man diagnosed with terminal cancer fighting to raise moneyA man from Penwortham who was diagnosed with cancer has skydived 15,000 feet to raise money for the cause. Mark Rigby was diagnosed with terminal cancer two years ago. He […]
2 months ago Preston North End to host Rainbow Hub’s tenth annual WorkoutathonThe tenth annual Workoutathon is returning to Preston North End this month. The event will take place on Sunday 25 February, from 10am to 1pm, in The Great Room at […]
2 months ago Ashton woman donates new machine to Royal Preston Hospital in memory of her brotherA woman from Ashton has donated a new machine to Royal Preston Hospital’s kidney unit in memory of her brother who died in 2021. Eleanor Morgan donated a new £1,700 […]
2 months ago Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Walk in the Dark fundraiser set to return in AprilRosemere Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk in the Dark’ fundraiser will return on Saturday 27 April this year, it has been confirmed. The 11-mile trek will start at Chorley and South Ribble […]
2 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston charity raises £48,000 for the poor in RwandaRwanda Group Trust, a Preston charity, raised over £48,000 last year to help the poor in Rwanda. The trust holds tabletop sales, takes donations and has fundraising events such as […]
2 months ago Community groups in South Ribble urged to apply for £100,000 fundSouth Ribble’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sectors can receive up to £20,000 in funding. With £100,000 available in total, those eligible can apply until 23 February. The scheme […]
2 months ago Christmas cards raise over £10,000 for Rosemere Cancer charitySales of Christmas cards last year raised £11,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. The cards were sold in Rosemere’s coffee shop in Royal Preston Hospital, at Christmas fairs, and via their […]
2 months ago An insight into what life is like on Preston’s streets for the homelessAs Preston awoke to its first snow of winter on January 16, minds were turned to the most vulnerable. The city’s rough sleepers. A cold, amber health alert was put […]
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