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Appeal for unwanted dolls ahead of Christmas in a recession

Appeal for unwanted dolls ahead of Christmas in a recession

13 August 2020

An appeal for unwanted dolls - including those with matted hair and pen tattoos - is to help families already worrying about Christmas after Covid-19.

Cyclist pedals to Wales... without leaving the county

Cyclist pedals to Wales... without leaving the county

12 August 2020

A father-of-two cycled 155 miles in a single day around Kent to raise money for a good cause.

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Families face weeks of being unable to afford food as charity referrals double

Families face weeks of being unable to afford food as charity referrals double

05 August 2020

A foodbank in a supposedly affluent area has paid up to £40,000 on supplies for households, as demand outstrips donations.

"We feel so lucky to have their support”

"We feel so lucky to have their support”

03 August 2020

The family of a six-year-old boy with complex needs have thanked a Kent charity for its help supporting their son through Covid-19.

Hospital boss goes the extra mile

Hospital boss goes the extra mile

31 July 2020

The chief executive of a hospital trust who raised £10k running a marathon for his colleagues is encouraging others to walk, run or cycle for charity.

£30k funding blow for disability charity

£30k funding blow for disability charity

30 July 2020

A disability charity faces a £30,000 funding deficit after the cancellation of two of its major fundraisers amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Dedicated pair let go in befriending service cuts

Dedicated pair let go in befriending service cuts

29 July 2020

A woman has spent the last six and a half years helping lonely older people find companionship, helped by a dedicated member of staff and volunteers.

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Children's charity accepts cryptocurrency

Children's charity accepts cryptocurrency

28 July 2020

A small, Kent-based charity has announced it is now accepting donations of cyptocurrency, such as Bitcoin.

Keep on running...

Keep on running...

24 July 2020

Teenagers ran for 24 hours to raise cash in a charity challenge.

The volunteers feeding families through Covid-19

The volunteers feeding families through Covid-19

22 July 2020

As the demand for food banks increased, church volunteers and charities have been working with supermarkets to create tasty meals with surplus food.

Celebrity chef's restaurant prepares for reopening

Celebrity chef's restaurant prepares for reopening

22 July 2020

Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White's Dover restaurant which served the hot meals to the needy during the pandemic will reopen on Friday.

Lifeboat fundraiser prepares for relaunch

Lifeboat fundraiser prepares for relaunch

20 July 2020

A fundraising scheme paused due to the closure of businesses during the coronavirus pandemic is preparing for its relaunch.

Tony Hudgell meets the Prime Minister

Tony Hudgell meets the Prime Minister

20 July 2020

A five-year-old boy with prosthetic legs who raised £1m for charity by walking 10km has met Boris Johnson.

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Huge boost for hospice

Huge boost for hospice

20 July 2020

ellenor hospice has been given a large grant to help keep services going.

One month left to raise funds for four-year-old's cancer treatment

One month left to raise funds for four-year-old's cancer treatment

14 July 2020

A family still need to raise £11,000 of £232,000 for a vaccine which could save a little boy's life.

Bouffant bonce gets the chop

Bouffant bonce gets the chop

14 July 2020

A lockdown haircut has raised hundreds for youngsters with special needs.

Covid care packages will help volunteers identify those struggling

Covid care packages will help volunteers identify those struggling

14 July 2020

Hundreds of care packages will be delivered to vulnerable people thanks to cash from the National Lottery Community Fund.

Author's gesture after letter from boy unable to see disabled brother

Author's gesture after letter from boy unable to see disabled brother

13 July 2020

A youngster who has been unable to see his disabled brother during lockdown has inspired an author to raise money for the care home where he lives.

School's efforts to help summer holiday food shortage

School's efforts to help summer holiday food shortage

10 July 2020

A secondary school has cleared out its food cupboards ahead of the summer holidays to help families in need.

RSPCA fears over rise in abandoned pets after pandemic

RSPCA fears over rise in abandoned pets after pandemic

09 July 2020

The RSPCA is bracing itself for a surge in abandoned animals over fears owners will struggle to afford their pets post-pandemic.

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