Helen raises over £2.7k in memory of family friend
Last month, Focus-Trust CEO Helen Rowland took on her toughest challenge yet, conquering the three UK peaks in 3 days in memory of her friend’s son, Matthew, who tragically died by suicide in September 2020 aged 17 years.
Having never climbed a mountain until earlier this year, Helen and Matthew’s mum, Jacqui Young, joined...
Sarah Hawkins takes over from Jane Robey who retires after almost 20 years in post
Sarah Hawkins, formerly operations manager at National Family Mediation (NFM), has been named as the charity’s new CEO, taking over from Jane Robey who retires after almost 20 years in post.
Having joined NFM in 2019, Sarah comes from an Operational background with over 25 years’ experience,...
Children being supported by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) have painted special pebbles to celebrate the beginning of penguin breeding season at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo .
Discovery and community officers from the wildlife conservation charity delivered the pebbles as part of their weekly interactive sessions at the Royal Hospital for...
Three London sites showcase artwork of young people starting on November 14th
“I hope we’ll have the chance to see a peaceful and pleasurable world without wars.”
A new exhibition bringing together young people’s artwork depicting their hopes and fears for the future launches on Monday [November 14th] around the globe and online.
“WE WANT TO ENSURE EVERY CHILD IS RECOGNISED, HOWEVER FLEETING THEIR EXISTENCE” LEADING BABY LOSS CHARITY RETURNING TO PLYMOUTH TO HONOUR LOST BABIES
A service of remembrance for families, couples and individuals affected by the loss of a baby, whether that be during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy is to be held on Saturday the 19th November at 11.00am at St Andrew’s Minster,...
Stark research findings , released today by national charity Family Fund, show that families raising disabled, or seriously ill, children and young people across the UK now face serious financial jeopardy and are struggling to survive, due to the scale of the cost-of-living crisis.
“The Cost of Caring” covers research with 4,264 families across the UK, with a disabled child, showing that nine...
Childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish advises parents and professionals on how a young person may feel on their results day after somebody close to them has died, and what they can do to prepare, support and understand them.
With statistics showing 1 in 20 people have experienced the death of a parent by the age of 16 and another survey indicating 78% have been bereaved of a...
Attic Self Storage , today announces the opening of a new self-storage facility in Beckton alongside the launch of a charity art initiative for local school pupils to celebrate the area.
To mark the opening of the new Attic Self Storage premises – its fifth site in London - local primary students are being asked to draw or paint a picture depicting the ‘Beauty of Beckton’ and show...
Greenfingers and the British Garden Centres Group have announced that they will be attending the RHS Chelsea Flower Show as Exhibitors. The show will be running from May 24th-28th and is always set to attract thousands of visitors including the Royal Family. British Garden Centres have 61 centres in the UK, recently launching the 61st in Hatton, Warwick. The group has always supported...
Medela Partners with Select Ronald McDonald House Charities® Locations to Support Breastfeeding Families With an Infant in the NICU Through Medela Cares, the Company Donates Breastfeeding Supplies to Benefit 60 Select Ronald McDonald House ® programs in Australia, China, the United Kingdom, and the USA. Medela , a leading breast pump brand and medical device manufacturer, announced a donation to...
