Ripon Community Link’s fundraising activities rewarded by record sales

by Steve Everett - 18, January, 201917, January, 20190

A Ripon charity which hosted a month-long series of festive retailing and fund-raising activities has seen its efforts rewarded with record takings. Ripon Community Link incorporating Ripon Walled Garden has raised in excess of £7,000 thanks to selling a bumper crop of Christmas trees, Christmas cards, Christmas cakes, puddings and other

WACCL hits the magic £50k for Wakefield charities

by Steve Everett - 9, January, 20198, January, 20190

The Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire Wakefield Annual Charity Christmas Lunch (WACCL) brought together more than 350 people from across the Wakefield business community to raise money for charities that provide support and guidance to young people throughout the district. The lunchtime event, which hoped to generate funds of £40,000 for its

York chippie scoops brace of national “gluten free” gold awards

by Steve Everett - 4, January, 20193, January, 20190

Celebration is on the menu for a York restaurant and takeaway after winning a brace of gold awards in a national competition. Scotts Fish and Chips tasted double success in the National FreeFrom Eating Out Awards, where it won a gold award in both the Best Fish and Chip Shop and

Businesses challenged to accumulate funds for hospice

by Steve Everett - 4, January, 20193, January, 20190

Barnsley businesses are being encouraged to shake off the January blues by signing up for Barnsley Hospice’s annual ‘Accumulator Challenge’. The charity fundraiser sees teams given £28, with the aim of turning it into as much money as possible during the 28 days of February. Prizes will be awarded to the

Deafblind author launches business anecdotes of Yorkshire Institution

by Steve Everett - 31, December, 201830, December, 20180

Yorkshire author Paul Duffin has launched his third book “Say The Leeds And You’re Smiling” on Amazon with all proceeds donated to Prostate Cancer UK. Paul worked for the Leeds Permanent Building Society for 21 years before it was swallowed by the Halifax in 1995. The book is a light-hearted and

Manufacturer celebrates year of giving

by Steve Everett - 24, December, 201821, December, 20180

Fourteen causes and organisations have been supported by a Cross Hills manufacturing firm this year as part of its ongoing commitments to the local community and its industry. With sectors spanning from education and community to sport and staff, Airedale Chemical has raised funds for charity, donated defibrillators and inspired younger

Jones Myers spreads Christmas charity cheer

by Steve Everett - 21, December, 201820, December, 20180

Jones Myers has donated festive gifts to light up Christmas for families who have been victims of domestic abuse and are now living in a refuge. The Leeds and Harrogate specialist family law firm has provided vouchers, food, confectionary and children’s parcels for mothers and children supported by Independent Domestic Abuse

Nestlé marketing team have a break from the day job during Disability Action Yorkshire Bake Off Day

by Steve Everett - 20, December, 201819, December, 20180

Marketeers from Nestle have taken part in a special “bake off” themed volunteering event held at Disability Action Yorkshire’s residential care home in Harrogate. The seven, who work in the KitKat and Biscuits team, spent the day at the charity’s Claro Road facility, baking and playing games with customers. Each year the

Captivating campaign highlights worthy cause’s appeal to help others

by Steve Everett - 18, December, 201817, December, 20180

Yorkshire branding agency, 10 Associates, teamed up with a local worthy cause to produce a thought-provoking campaign aimed at raising awareness about heart disease and leaving a gift to help charities continue to fund pioneering medical research. 10 Associates, from Mirfield, teamed up with Leeds-based Heart Research UK to roll out

Support Dogs name Thrifty Car and Van Rental as corporate fundraiser of the year

by Steve Everett - 13, December, 201812, December, 20180

Charity Support Dogs has named Thrifty Car and Van Rental as its corporate fundraisers of the year. Thrifty donated £1 to Support Dogs with every online booking received. In addition they have sponsored autism assistance dog Thor, plus the charity’s in-house magazine and events. The company has also promoted Support Dogs’