Coronavirus: North-east charities to host Disney quiz to raise funds
Two north-east charities have teamed up to host a virtual Disney quiz to raise funds for their services.
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Coronavirus: North-east charities team up to help families
New charities are being created and fresh partnerships forged as kind-hearted individuals across the north-east strive to ensure that help is on hand for those who need it most.
Coronavirus: Charity supporting elderly people in north-east needs donations
Age Scotland, which supports elderly people in the north-east and across the country, has launched an emergency fundraising appeal.
Pen pal friendship between London boy and Yemeni girl ‘humbling’, says charity
A pen pal friendship between a six-year-old boy from London and an eight-year-old girl from Yemen has been described as “humbling” by a charity.
Former athlete completes marathon in his back garden
A former international athlete spent his birthday running a marathon – in his six-metre-long back garden.
Coronavirus: North-east sensory charity imposes new restrictions
A north-east sensory charity has taken further actions in order to protect service users, volunteers and staff amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Aberdeen charity turns to WhatsApp and video to help people during coronavirus outbreak
An Aberdeen family support charity is turning to WhatsApp and video messaging to continue helping people in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic as people continue to self-isolate.
Changes to immigration laws will create ‘significant challenges’ for Aberdeen charity
Plans to change the UK’s immigration policy would create “significant challenges” for an Aberdeen social care charity.
Aberdeen bowling club selects charities for funding boost
An Aberdeen bowling club has raised more than £4,000 for good causes in the north-east.
Coronavirus: Scottish charity to close stores, including those in north-east
A Scottish health charity has been forced to close all 45 of its shops due to the coronavirus pandemic.
North-east charities call for help during coronavirus outbreak
Charities have begged the public to offer their support now more than ever, with many events being postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Aberdeen charities facing ‘substantial losses’ due to coronavirus
Two Aberdeen charities say they face “substantial losses” as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Health of both volunteers and those in need key to Aberdeen charities
Charity leaders have held crisis talks to ward off a double whammy threatening their ability to feed the most vulnerable in the north-east during the coronavirus pandemic.
William becomes London’s Air Ambulance charity patron
The Duke of Cambridge has been announced as a patron of London’s Air Ambulance (LAA) charity.
Judy Murray supports charity in Mother’s Day campaign
Judy Murray urged parents to encourage their children to follow their dreams as she backed a charity that provides school meals in some of the world’s poorest countries.
Aberdeen charity’s doll initiative giving vital help to siblings
An adapted doll plays an important role in the work of a north-east children’s charity.
Nearly three-quarters put off donating if charity pays celebrities – survey
Nearly three-quarters of Britons have said they are less likely to donate money to a charity if it pays celebrities for their support, according to a new survey.
New van helps charity offer support to north-east families
A north-east charity is planning to expand its operations to help more families across the city.
Aberdeen man moves mountains to help quake-hit villages
An Aberdeen man has made it his mission to help build water pipelines for devastated communities in Nepal.
Aberdeen charity takes extra steps to protect users from coronavirus
Social care charity VSA has introduced measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
North-east charities invited to apply for funding
North-east charities that help vulnerable people are invited to apply for funding from a good cause.
All the fun of the fair as Aberdeen students gear up for carnival fundraiser
Three Aberdeen students have taken inspiration from the colourful world of carnivals for a fundraiser.
Scottish rugby legend Gavin Hastings to host Aberdeen charity event
A Scottish rugby legend will host a star-studded dinner to raise funds for a north-east charity.
North-east charity shop appeals for plastic bag donations
A north-east charity shop has made a plea for people to donate spare plastic bags.
North-east charity calls for sponsors to join trail of light
A north-east cancer support charity has called for the final sponsors to come forward for its fundraising sculpture trail.
Tickets for Aberdeen airport’s Runway Run set to go on sale
A fun run with a difference will be winging its way to Aberdeen once again this summer – and tickets are expected to be snapped up soon.
Stepping out on road to £1m with Aberdeen Kiltwalk
Thousands of people across the north-east will be donning their kilts as part of a popular national charity walk.
Deacon Blue stars back charity appeal for DR Congo women
Deacon Blue stars Lorraine McIntosh and Ricky Ross are urging people to back a charity appeal to help women affected by sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Aberdeen woman on the run for Charlie House
An Aberdeen woman is to take on a world-famous marathon for a children’s charity – in a bid to complete her six stars.
Aberdeen charity project aims to put smiles on faces
A new initiative has launched in Aberdeen to link charities and businesses together.