Gamer raises £250,000 for transgender charity by playing Donkey Kong
A British gamer has raised more than £250,000 for transgender youth charity Mermaids by playing Nintendo 64 game Donkey Kong live for more than two days.
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Aberdeen charity launches hunt for new office as old base goes on market
An Aberdeen charity is on the hunt for a new office.
How you can take part in challenge to raise cash for Aberdeen’s Charlie House
It is the last chance for businesses to get involved in an Apprentice-style challenge that aims to grow £100 in eight weeks.
Meghan in visit to animal welfare charity as new patron
The Duchess of Sussex has met staff at the animal welfare charity she now supports as patron.
Aberdeen homelessness charity appeals for new volunteers
An Aberdeen homeless charity has issued an appeal for volunteers.
Here’s how to sign up for Run Garioch 2019
Runners have been urged to snap up charity spots at a popular north-east race.
Charity projects support vulnerable in north-east urged to apply for awards
This year the awards are looking to recognise work done in the mental health services in Scotland.
Aberdeen pet shop’s Santa Paws fundraising helps break record
Workers at a pet shop raised an incredible amount of money to help feed local animals who spent their Christmas in a rescue centre.
North-east charity Me Too! on the hunt for new ‘ninjas’
A north-east charity that helps children with additional support needs is on the lookout for more volunteers.
Charity fundraiser to run five ultra marathons on route to Pittodrie
A football fan will be running five ultramarathons in five days to attend a match in Aberdeen – and raise cash for charity.
Two new staff bolster Charlie House’s fund appeal
An Aberdeen children's charity has welcomed two new members of staff to help with its Big Build Appeal.
Aberdeen volunteers give 20,000 hours to help boost children’s physical activity
Sport Aberdeen, the charity behind the city’s sports centres and classes, has revealed the amount of time devoted by volunteers is worth more than £250,000.
Scottish SCPA launches film competition for north-east school pupils
An animal welfare charity has launched its first film competition for north-east pupils.
Charity closes in on £3.9m target for new Aberdeen care centre
A charity is just £1.3 million short of its target to fund a specialist care centre in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen charity Charlie House launches fitness and fundraising challenge
An Aberdeen children’s charity has launched a challenge designed to raise money and encourage fitness.
Cancer Research UK appeals for north-east runners to take on Race for Life
A national cancer charity is encouraging people in the north-east to sign up for fundraising this year.
Aberdeen woman takes on Australian Ironman challenge in bid to raise mental health awareness
An Aberdeen mum-of-three who is living with a brain tumour has completed a gruelling physical challenge in a bid to help people with mental health issues.
William flies helicopter to hospital as he marks air ambulance anniversary
The Duke of Cambridge flew a helicopter to a London hospital as he celebrated the 30th anniversary of the capital’s air ambulance service.
Former pilot Prince William named as patron of air ambulance charity
The Duke of Cambridge has been named as patron of London’s Air Ambulance Charity’s 30th Anniversary Campaign ahead of a visit to the service.
Charity urges Aberdeen firms to get employees walking
A walking charity has invited businesses in Aberdeen to sign up to its new accreditation that aims to reverse the trend of inactive workplaces.
Forces Support charity now has space to spare at new Aberdeen site
An Aberdeen armed forces charity that was being hampered by problem parkers has moved to new premises.
Aberdeen homeless charity says thanks for support
An Aberdeen homeless charity has thanked members of the public for their generosity over the past few months.
Charities unite to help veterans with sight and hearing loss
Armed forces veterans must act quickly if they are having problems with their hearing or sight, three Scottish charities have urged.
Gallery: Hundreds take part in Stonehaven Nippy Dip
An outstanding 250 people showed up to take part in Stonehaven’s annual New Year’s Nippy Dip in the freezing North Sea waters – one organisers are calling “the biggest one” yet. Here’s a selection of our favourite images from this year’s event.
North-east supermarket donates more than 15,000 meals to charities
More than 15,000 meals have been donated to charities in the north-east.
Donations bolster Aberdeen charity’s cancer battle
An Aberdeen cancer charity today hailed north-east residents for a year of generosity.
Aberdeen homeless help charity ‘humbled and overwhelmed’ by support
A charity that helps homeless and vulnerable people in Aberdeen has thanked people for their support in recent months.
Charity donates more than 100 winter coats to north-east children
A foundation has ensured more than 100 youngsters in need in the north-east have received a winter coat.
North-east charity donates thousands of books to Africa
Hundreds of thousands of books have been donated to Africa this year by a north-east charity.
British Red Cross volunteer with 40 years of service honoured
A Scot who has volunteered with the British Red Cross for 40 years said it is “humbling” to be recognised in the New Year Honours List.