Captain Sir Tom Moore would love legacy forest, says his daughter
Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter has said her father would have been “chuckling” after plans were unveiled to plant trees around the world in his honour.
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Trees to be planted around the world in Captain Tom’s honour
Trees will be planted around the world in honour of Captain Sir Tom Moore through the Trees for Tom campaign.
Charity helping Muslims sees demand more than double within a year
A charity providing grants to struggling Muslims has seen demand for help more than double within a year in the light of the coronavirus pandemic.
North-east charity to benefit from society funding
A north-east charity that supports people with cystic fibrosis has been awarded £1,000
Parents of three-year-old boy who died raise more than £50,000 for charity
The parents of a three-year-old boy who died suddenly after developing a stomach ache have raised more than £50,000 for a hospital charity in his memory.
Number of Aberdeen stem cell donors buck UK trend with almost 20% increase
A blood cancer charity has seen an increase in registrations in Aberdeen during the coronavirus pandemic, despite seeing a decrease across the UK.
Mrs Murray’s: It Disney get better than Aberdeen’s real-life version of Lady And The Tramp
It was like a scene from Disney’s classic Lady And The Tramp, played out on the streets of Aberdeen during the dark days of the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Charities to benefit from Aberdeen firm’s rugby sweepstake
A trio of charities will benefit from an Aberdeen company's Six Nations rugby fundraiser.
Woman charged in connection with charity tin thefts in Aberdeen
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after a number of charity tins were stolen in Aberdeen, along with their contents.
More than 1,000 safe injecting kits handed out across Aberdeen
A total of 1,000 safe injecting equipment kits have been distributed door-to-door across Aberdeen.
North-east mum shares account of lockdown and support received by charity
A north-east mum has shared the impact of lockdown on her family and how a children's charity has helped support them through the difficult time.
Joggers run routes to spell messages of support for prostate cancer charity
A group of runners decided to add some extra meaning to their January jogs by sending messages of support to Prostate Cancer UK using their route apps.
Racing driver Billy Monger to take on 140-mile triathlon for Red Nose Day
Racing driver and double amputee Billy Monger will take on a 140-mile triathlon-inspired challenge to raise money for Red Nose Day.
Welsh teacher credited for sparking rugby boom in Rwanda
A rugby-mad Welsh teacher has been credited for sparking an explosion of interest in the sport in Rwanda which led to the country’s first-ever World Cup qualifier.
Elderly fundraisers pay tribute to ‘big inspiration’ Captain Tom
Elderly fundraisers have paid tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore, whose walking inspired them to complete their own challenges amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Hampers for Heroes: Doctor’s plea inspires thousands of donations to NHS staff
A social enterprise is delivering thousands of pounds’ worth of treats to help lift the spirits of healthcare workers in the West Midlands, inspired by one doctor’s emotional appeal for support.
Dog breeders urged to join scheme combating ‘despicable’ low-welfare puppy trade
The Scottish SPCA is calling for legitimate breeders to join their scheme helping hopeful dog owners identify trustworthy places to buy puppies.
Boy, 13, with brain injury raises £178,000 to save disability activity centre
A 13-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic brain injury has raised more than £178,000 for the charity that “changed his life” – more than seven times his original target.
Cornerstone encouraging people to sign up for fundraiser to mark 40th birthday
A charity which supporting more than 500 people across the north-east is marking its 40th anniversary with a fundraising challenge.
Founder of British-Sikh charity ‘humbled’ by Nobel Peace Prize nomination
The founder of a British-Sikh humanitarian charity has described its nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize as “humbling”.
Charlie House receives £20,000 cash boost from Rotary Clubs raffle
A north-east children's charity has been given a cash boost from a Christmas raffle.
‘Inspirational’ brain injury boy, 12, raises £16,000 to save activity centre
A 12-year-old boy who suffered a “catastrophic” brain injury has raised more than £16,000 to help save the charity that “changed his life”.
Charlie House: Aberdeen children’s charity putting families’ needs first
An Aberdeen-based children's charity is working with families to find out the best ways to support them over the coming year.
Charity appeal raises £2.6m for women and children in DR Congo
More than £2.6 million has been raised for a charity appeal to help women and children facing hunger, poverty and violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Childline seeks volunteers to help north-east children
As we start the new year in another period of lockdown with schools closed once again, we are very conscious of the many children who will be feeling isolated and alone.
Aberdeen charity praises people who donated to festive appeal
An Aberdeen charity has thanked those who made donations as part of their latest campaign.
Highland lorry driver showcases shocking behaviour by Scottish drivers in viral TikTok video
A lorry driver is urging motorists to be more careful on the roads after his video showing careless drivers went viral.
Record-breaking cyclist joins charity campaign
Record-breaking British long-distance cyclist Mark Beaumont is leading a new campaign to raise money for a charity which helps feed hungry children in some of the world’s poorest countries.
£100,000 donation made to MND Scotland from foundation set up by Aberdeen man
A foundation set up by an Aberdeen man has donated £100,000 to MND Scotland.
North-east charity receives mystery £1,000 donation from Santa
A north-east charity has thanked a kind-hearted mystery donor known for making a surprise £1,000 donation.