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Reverend Darren Middleton has opened REV7 in Plymouth to help those facing financial or social hardship.

The reverend-turned-hairdresser offering free cuts to the most vulnerable

Curtis Stanier has loved trains since childhood and now opens his personal collection to the public, all to raise money for local charities.

Meet the train fanatic using his tracks to help local causes

Islanders are calling for changes to be made to Jersey's complicated planning system, which they say is a barrier to vital island development. 

Calls for changes to Jersey's complex planning system

Primary school children in Jersey have been building hampers to give to a local foodbank. 

School children taught importance of giving with 'reverse advent calendar' 

Jered Kelly was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 27. He has now recovered but says the psychological toll of the condition was a major challenge. 

Cancer survivor says Movember helps highlight men's physical and mental health 

The only residential facility in Jersey caring for adults with disabilities says the future of the service is 'in doubt' due to financial shortages.

Residents concerned after future of Jersey Cheshire Home 'in doubt' 

The Tumaini Fund supported Willbard Ilankunda William through primary, secondary school and university.

Orphan supported by Guernsey charity visits island to express thanks

Don't Box Me In has been operating in Keady since 2017 but says trying to secure funding is pushing it towards closure unless money is secured soon.

Arts group on brink of closure due to funding issues

Ed Sheeran referenced a post by Ghanaian-English artist Fuse ODG who said Band Aid "perpetuates damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa’s economic growth".

Ed Sheeran criticises Band Aid for using his vocals without permission

The Norfolk Blood Bikes charity has transported blood, donated breast milk, lab samples and medical items for the NHS since it began operating in 2011.

Army of riders and drivers make 20,000 lifesaving medical deliveries 

Nine year old Wilf Hodgson hosted a football match against Newcastle United influencers to raise money for a local foodbank.

Boy who has raised £20,000 ends charity efforts with influencer football match

Gordon Brown at Wales's first Multibank, 'Cwtch Mawr', in Swansea a new charity initiative co-founded by Brown and Amazon aiming to donate more than 300,000 surplus essential goods to 40,000 families in poverty this year

A charity founded by former prime minister Gordon Brown is expanding to support over 75,000 families struggling with the cost-of-living in the North East.

Gordon Brown-backed charity expanding to help more families with cost of living

Emotional David 'Syd' Lawrence thanks supporters raising money with 24-hour cycle marathon to support his MND battle.

24-hour cycle marathon for David 'Syd' Lawrence's MND battle

A cancer charity appeal in Jersey, founded in 2009, has announced it is closing with a 'heavy heart'.

Jersey cancer charity appeal closes

The men posed on lawnmowers, with hammers and in bowler hats in a 'Calendar Girls' style photoshoot.

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