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Promised social care funding ‘diluted beyond recognition’ and ‘insult’ to the sector, Mencap

By Ted Hennessey and Aine Fox, Reporters4th April 2023News England

The Government has been condemned for halving the funding promised for the social care workforce in England, with one charity saying it is an “insult” to the sector. Millions of

Anti-social behaviour plan further criminalises poorest in society, charities say

By Aine Fox and Patrick Daly, Reporter27th March 2023News England

Charities have expressed disappointment in the Government’s plan to tackle anti-social behaviour, calling it a “further criminalisation of vulnerable people”. Part of the proposals include targeting beggars causing a “nuisance”

Amazon-backed scheme to help thousands of families with household essentials

By Pat Hurst, Reporter22nd March 2023News England

Thousands of needy families are to benefit from the donation of 400,000 household essentials through a new charity initiative supported by Amazon. Former prime minister Gordon Brown and Mayor of

Fiona Bruce steps back from charity role after claims she had trivialised domestic violence

By Charlotte McLaughlin, Reporter13th March 2023News England

Fiona Bruce has stepped back as an ambassador of domestic abuse charity Refuge following claims she had trivialised domestic violence during a discussion about Stanley Johnson on Question Time. The

Ayrshire cancer survivor whose husband died from the disease chosen to launch fundraiser

By The Press Association7th March 2023News Scotland

A woman whose husband died from cancer while she was being treated for the disease has been chosen to launch a major cancer research fundraising campaign. Shona MacLaren, 34, was

New campaign highlights how ‘county lines’ drug gangs exploit young Scots

By The Press Association27th February 2023News Scotland

A charity has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about criminal gangs targeting children as young as eleven to carry drugs and money around the country. Fearless – the

UK charities ‘hugely thankful’ to Bruce Willis for publicly sharing dementia diagnosis

By Mike Bedigan and Connie Evans, Reporters17th February 2023News England

UK charities say they are “hugely thankful” to Bruce Willis for publicly sharing his diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia, as it will help raise awareness of the condition. The announcement by

Appeal to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria raises £32m in 24 hours

By Tim Sigsworth, Reporter10th February 2023News England

An appeal to help the victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria has raised more than £30 million in just 24 hours. Donations from the King and Queen Consort,

UK aid charities raise more than £400m for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

By Ellie Ng, Reporter2nd February 2023News England

More than £400 million has been donated to UK charities to help people in Ukraine. As a result, the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has become the biggest charity donor to

Matt Hancock donates 3% of his £320,000 fee from I’m A Celebrity appearance

By Sam Blewett and Mike Bedigan, Reporters27th January 2023News England

Former health secretary Matt Hancock has donated 3% the £320,000 fee he was paid for his controversial appearance on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Entering the Australian

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Anti-social behaviour plan further criminalises poorest in society, charities say

Amazon-backed scheme to help thousands of families with household essentials

Fiona Bruce steps back from charity role after claims she had trivialised domestic violence

Ayrshire cancer survivor whose husband died from the disease chosen to launch fundraiser

New campaign highlights how ‘county lines’ drug gangs exploit young Scots

UK charities ‘hugely thankful’ to Bruce Willis for publicly sharing dementia diagnosis

Appeal to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria raises £32m in 24 hours

UK aid charities raise more than £400m for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

Matt Hancock donates 3% of his £320,000 fee from I’m A Celebrity appearance

Waspi women criticise ‘bizarre and unjustified’ ruling out of compensation

Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother branded ‘executioners’ as pair are jailed for life

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Tag: Charities

Promised social care funding ‘diluted beyond recognition’ and ‘insult’ to the sector, Mencap

Anti-social behaviour plan further criminalises poorest in society, charities say

Amazon-backed scheme to help thousands of families with household essentials

Fiona Bruce steps back from charity role after claims she had trivialised domestic violence

Ayrshire cancer survivor whose husband died from the disease chosen to launch fundraiser

New campaign highlights how ‘county lines’ drug gangs exploit young Scots

UK charities ‘hugely thankful’ to Bruce Willis for publicly sharing dementia diagnosis

Appeal to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria raises £32m in 24 hours

UK aid charities raise more than £400m for humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

Matt Hancock donates 3% of his £320,000 fee from I’m A Celebrity appearance