A Harrogate disability charity has received a new year financial boost thanks to a local architect practice. S+SA Architects’ annual pedalthon, which was officially started by Calendar news presenter Christine Talbot at the town’s DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa, has raised just over £1,000 for Disability Action Yorkshire. The
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Nexus presents £12,000 cheque to National baby loss charity
Leeds-based Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading tech-driven business mobility provider, presented Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, with a cheque for £12,000 this week following its year of fundraising for the organisation. Nexus’ team raised the amount through a variety of activities including duvet days, raffles, Christmas jumper days,
Yorkshire estate agency homes in on award for its hospice charity support
Staff from an independent Yorkshire estate agency have been nominated for a top charity award – after rolling up their sleeves to create a jungle adventure garden at a children’s hospice. Linley & Simpson is in the running to be crowned Most Charitable Business in the Yorkshire Choice awards, which champions local
Crown Paints brightens community projects in Hull
Paint manufacturer Crown Paints invested in charity and community projects throughout 2019, with a number of colourful donations made to great causes across Hull. Some of the company’s most popular products are manufactured at its facility in Hull and it regularly donates paint to community projects through its Crown Decorating Centre,
Recycling on the cards again for Leeds lawyers
Following the success of a Christmas card recycling scheme in 2018, a national law firm is again calling for people to donate unwanted 2019 cards to help support vital reforestation projects and protect the rainforest. Members of the public are invited to send in their used cards to any one of
Central England Co-op customers in Yorkshire donate enough food to create over 20,000 meals
Central England Co-operative has said a heartfelt "thank you" to customers and members in Yorkshire after they donated over 40,000 items in support of its 2019 Christmas Food Bank Appeal – helping to create over 20,000 meals for people in need. The retailer hosted a special month-long appeal in an effort
New finance director “ready for the challenge” at Manningham Housing Association
Bradford-based Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has appointed Shendi Keshet as director of finance and resources, who will take up her post in the New Year. Ms Keshet is the third senior appointment made by the BME housing association since the autumn, following Nas Hussain as community partnerships and investment manager, and
The Ridings Centre rounds off a bumper year with charity donation
Marshall’s Mill community donate 186 gifts to Leeds Women’s Aid
The community of businesses based at Marshall’s Mill and The Round Foundry, along with neighbours at the Round Foundry Media Centre, have collected and donated 186 Christmas gifts to Leeds Women’s Aid. The collection drive has been a regular initiative on the estate for five years. The gifts will be provided
Sheffield firm raise over £7k for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice has thanked a Sheffield healthcare firm for its generosity after staff smashed the £5k fundraising target it set earlier this year. Numed Healthcare, a supplier of innovative medical and waiting room TV solutions, has now raised almost £7,000 to support local families since May. Initially shocked at the