Father to run 60km in 24 hours for premature babies after death of son
A father whose son was stillborn will run 60km in 24 hours this weekend for the 60,000 babies born prematurely in the UK every year.
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Oxford City boss running 10k a day ahead of David v Goliath FA Cup tie
Oxford City boss David Oldfield will be hoping to get over the line in more ways than one at the end of the month as his side aim for FA Cup history before the manager completes a charity running challenge.
Charlie House Big Build appeal takes step forward as specialist-support centre plans approved
Charlie House's lifelong dream of building a specialist-support centre in Aberdeen will now become a reality - after plans for its new premises was approved.
Aberdeen’s Boxing Day Nippy Dipper to go virtual
An annual Boxing Day dip into the North Sea is set to go virtual due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Almost two million older people expect to feel lonely this Christmas – study
More than half of older people are worried they will not see their loved ones this Christmas and almost two million “expect to feel lonely”, research suggests.
Man caught over Aberdeen charity break-ins after police recognise ‘distinctive jumper’
A thief who broke into a charity's Aberdeen warehouse was caught after he rocked up at police station sporting the same "distinctive jumper" he'd worn while committing the crime.
Children’s charity and toy shop team up to bring Christmas to north-east kids in hospital
A north-east children’s charity is teaming up with a toy shop to brighten up Christmas for sick children this year.
Mum who faked ovarian cancer in £45,000 fraud found guilty
A mother who faked having cancer and raked in more than £45,000 through a GoFundMe page has been found guilty of fraud.
Charity ball organiser fears for future after Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel goes into liquidation
The organiser of a charity ball planned for the north-east’s most vulnerable families fears for its future after the Aberdeen Ardoe House hotel announced it was going into liquidation.
Aberdeen family back charity Christmas campaign
An Aberdeen family have backed a new Christmas campaign launched by a children's charity.
Aberdeen children’s charity launches Christmas appeal
An Aberdeen-based children's charity has today launched its Christmas campaign.
Huge rise in demand for emergency cash grants from children’s charity
A children’s charity that provides emergency cash grants to families facing poverty has said demand for help has risen by more than 1,000% in the wake of the coronavirus lockdown.
Six-year-old raises thousands by walking laps dressed as Captain Sir Tom Moore
A six-year-old has raised thousands of pounds for a hunger charity by walking 100 laps of his garden dressed as Captain Sir Tom Moore.
Major Mick rows down canal to mark 50th anniversary with ceremonial sword
An 80-year-old retired Army major has celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary by rowing down a canal to his wife, presenting her with flowers and cutting a cake with an antique sword.
John Lewis Christmas ad ‘celebrates kindness’ of UK during pandemic
The John Lewis Partnership has said its latest Christmas advert highlights the kindness of the British public during the pandemic after it questioned whether it would be appropriate to make the ad at all this year.
Game of Thrones star creates video in support of charity fundraiser
Game of Thrones star Rose Leslie has created a video for an annual fundraising event.
Former cricketer Callum Lea ‘ready to help’ in mental health battle
Less than two years after seeing his own dreams of becoming a professional cricketer expire in the midst of a mental health battle, former Worcestershire prospect Callum Lea stands ready to support the next generation of aspiring athletes.
Children in Need youngsters sing Dear Evan Hansen song with BBC orchestra
Dozens of children from projects funded by Children in Need joined the BBC Philharmonic in a rendition of You Will Be Found ahead of this year’s event.
Aberdeen children’s charity launches Apprentice-style challenge for second year
A popular Apprentice TV show style challenge is to be held in Aberdeen again this year.
Tobias Menzies launches WaterAid campaign aiming to raise £3m
Actor Tobias Menzies has launched a campaign for WaterAid which aims to raise £3 million.
Aberdeen charity launches virtual Santa fun run
Hundreds of Santas are set to take to the streets across the north-east this month as part of a virtual run in aid of a children's charity.
The Proclaimers back charity campaign to feed Liberian children
The Proclaimers have announced their support for a new charity campaign, Double The Love.
Charity donations up £800m during first half of 2020 – report
The British public gave an additional £800 million to charity during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic, analysis suggests.
Veteran completes last leg of 10-day Ironman challenge on London Eye
An Army veteran is ending his gruelling 10-day triathlon challenge by cycling and running inside a pod on the London Eye.
Readers’ Letters: Psoriasis is not only skin deep
This year’s Psoriasis Awareness Week runs from World Psoriasis Day, October 29, until November 4.
‘Major Mick’ reaches halfway point in Tintanic rowing challenge
An 80-year-old retired army major has reached the halfway mark in his charity challenge to row 100 miles at 2mph in his home-made boat.
Leeds fans raise £40,000 for food banks in pay-per-view boycott
Leeds United fans boycotting watching their team play on pay-per-view TV have raised £40,000 to support local food banks.
Marcus Rashford hailed a ‘hero’ as free meals bid prompts outpouring of support
Footballer Marcus Rashford has been described as a “hero of our times” after his campaign to provide free meals to children during the school holidays prompted an outpouring of support on social media.
Celebrities back Katy Brand’s £50,000 food charity fundraiser
Comedian Katy Brand has raised more than £50,000 in one day in support of charities and food banks after MPs voted against extending free school meals over the holidays.
Key workers thanked as rainbow lights up Marischal College
Key workers in Aberdeen have been thanked through a special rainbow light display on the front of the iconic Marischal College.