#charities

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2026-02-05
<img alt="Children&#x2019;s Mental Health Week Puts Focus on Support and Wellbeing (By Poppy,13)" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/02/pexels-anntarazevich-6136086-1.jpg" /><p><strong>By Poppy, 13, Good News Room at Priory Community School Academy</strong></p><p><strong>This year&#x2019;s&#xa0;Children&#x2019;s Mental Health Week&#xa0;takes place from&#xa0;9 to 15 February 2026, and in the current climate it is more important than ever. </strong></p><p>With growing pressures from peers, social media, poverty and education, young people need to look after their mental health so that they can thrive.</p><h2 id="place2be%E2%80%99s-children%E2%80%99s-mental-health-week-2026-aims-to-strengthen-the-support-systems-that-promote-children%E2%80%99s-mental-wellbeing"><a href="https://www.place2be.org.uk/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">Place2Be&#x2019;s</a> Children&#x2019;s Mental Health Week 2026&#xa0;aims to strengthen the support systems that promote children&#x2019;s mental wellbeing. </h2><p></p><p>The campaign encourages peers, families, schools and communities to create inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel safe and develop a sense of belonging.</p><p><a href="https://www.place2be.org.uk/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">Place2Be</a>&#xa0;is a children&#x2019;s mental health charity that has provided counselling, mental health support and training in UK schools since 1994. </p><p>The charity launched the official Childre
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2026-02-05
<img alt="Hope for Dunlin as Rare Wading Birds Found Breeding in Pennines" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/02/Dunlin2ImageByChrisGomersall.jpg" /><p><strong>By Conservation Correspondent</strong></p><p><strong>A major survey led by the RSPB has confirmed that&#xa0;Dunlin, a rare and declining upland wading bird, are breeding across large areas of suitable habitat in the&#xa0;Cumbrian Pennines, offering fresh hope for the species&#x2019; future in England.</strong></p><p>Funded by&#xa0;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/natural-england?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">Natural England</a>, the 2025 survey is the first coordinated effort of its kind across such a wide upland landscape in northern England. It provides vital new evidence about where Dunlin are surviving and what conditions they need to thrive.</p><h2 id="the-work-was-carried-out-by-the-rspb-in-close-collaboration-with-landowners-and-volunteers-including-members-of-cumbria-bird-club">The work was carried out by the <a href="https://www.rspb.org.uk/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">RSPB</a> in close collaboration with landowners and volunteers, including members of&#xa0;Cumbria Bird Club.</h2><p></p><p>Dunlin are small, starling-sized wading birds with striking breeding plumage. Globally, their numbers have fallen by at least 20% since the early 2000s, with the species now classed as&#xa0;Near Threatened&#xa0;on the IUCN Red List and&#xa0;Red-listed&#xa0;in t
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2026-02-04
<img alt="Bristol Airport Announces Children&#x2019;s Hospice South West as New Charity Partner" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/02/image-3-1.jpeg" /><p><strong>By Charities Correspondent</strong></p><p><strong>Bristol Airport are delighted to announce Children&#x2019;s Hospice South West (CHSW) as its new official charity partner, marking the start of a meaningful partnership dedicated to supporting children with life-limiting conditions and their families across the region.</strong></p><p><br /><a href="https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">Bristol Airport</a> staff will come together to raise vital funds and awareness for<a href="https://www.chsw.org.uk/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">&#xa0;<strong>CHSW</strong></a>, which provides specialist care, respite, and support through its three hospices across the South West. </p><h2 id="the-charity-offers-a-true-%E2%80%9Chome-from-home%E2%80%9D-environment-for-children-and-families-supporting-them-during-some-of-the-most-challenging-times-in-their-lives">The charity offers a true &#x201c;home-from-home&#x201d; environment for children and families, supporting them during some of the most challenging times in their lives.</h2><p></p><p>Through the two-year partnership, <a href="https://www.bristolairport.co.uk/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">Bristol Airport</a> will back <a href="https://www.chsw.org.uk/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">CHSW</
2026-02-05

New resource launches to help people support the bushfire relief effort
By Claudia Forsberg

A new online resource aims to make it easier for people to contribute to bushfire relief efforts across Victoria.

abc.net.au/news/2026-02-05/res

#Bushfires #Volunteering #Charities #CommunityOrganisations #ClaudiaForsberg

2026-02-02

Prominent charity cuts ties with founder over alleged sexual assault, rape
By Charmayne Allison

One of south-east Queensland's most well-known charities has cut ties with its founder after he was charged with numerous sexual assault and rape offences over the weekend.

abc.net.au/news/2026-02-02/ser

#SexualOffences #Charities #CharmayneAllison

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2026-02-01
<img alt="Weston Air Cadets Trained in Life-Saving CPR and Defibrillator Skills" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/02/0-2-1.jpeg" /><p><strong>By Josh Bell, Charities Correspondent</strong></p><p><strong>Air Cadets from 290 Squadron in Weston-super-Mare took part in CPR and Defibrillator Awareness training this week, learning vital skills that could help save lives in their community.</strong></p><p>The cadets were highly engaged throughout the session, showing real enthusiasm and a strong desire to learn how to respond in an emergency. </p><p>Organisers thanked the squadron for the warm welcome and confirmed plans to work together again in the future, including fundraising for a community defibrillator.</p><h2 id="following-the-success-of-the-session-further-training-is-planned-with-burnham-and-highbridge-air-cadets-helping-even-more-young-people-gain-these-essential-skills">Following the success of the session, further training is planned with Burnham and Highbridge Air Cadets, helping even more young people gain these essential skills. </h2><p></p><p>There are also plans to work with Mikey&#x2019;s World and the Max Dixon Foundation to raise awareness of life-saving bleed kits.</p><p>The team also hopes to welcome cadets to the <a href="https://greatwesternairambulance.com/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">Great Western Air Ambulance Charity</a> Airbase, giving them a better understanding of the Chain of Survival and the role early CPR and def
2026-01-31

Bed bugs, poo and a dead cat among 'horrendous' op shop donations
By Alice Walker

A regional op shop donation infested with bed bugs shocks one country Victorian town — but not some op shop volunteers.

abc.net.au/news/2026-02-01/op-

#Charities #AliceWalker

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2026-01-31

'We ran out of oxygen on Everest - my guide gave me his and saved my life'

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2026-01-31

Surfer's marathon mission to catch 7,000 waves in 31 days for charity
By Keely Johnson

Newcastle surfer Josh Levey goes to extraordinary lengths to raise money for a local homeless charity.

abc.net.au/news/2026-01-31/sur

#Surfing #Charities #Sport #KeelyJohnson

2026-01-31

Charity founder Yas Daniel Matbouly charged over alleged sexual assault, rape

The 50-year-old founder of the Serving Our People charity, headquartered on the Gold Coast, has been charged with more than 50 offences following investigations into multiple allegations of sexual assault.

abc.net.au/news/2026-01-31/qld

#Charities #Courts

The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & Entertainmentmirror.co.uk@web.brid.gy
2026-01-30

'Life-enriching generosity' - Mirror Christmas appeal raises an incredible £30k

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The Mirror: News, Sport, Celebrity & Entertainmentmirror.co.uk@web.brid.gy
2026-01-30

How to watch Match for Hope 2026 for free: TV channel, live stream and UK start time

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2026-01-27
<img alt="How One UWE Bristol Graduate Ran 52 Marathons to Support Mental Health Charities" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/image-21.jpeg" /><p><strong>By Mental Health Correspondent</strong></p><p><strong>A UWE Bristol graduate who had mental health difficulties during his studies has raised &#xa3;9,000 for charities by completing 52 marathons in one year.</strong></p><p>Tommy Greenhouse, who graduated in sports rehabilitation in July last year, raised money for 52 good causes by finishing the gruelling challenge.</p><h2 id="he-completed-his-final-marathon-of-2025-in-his-hometown-of-cheltenham-in-late-december-in-support-of-mental-health-charity-mind">He completed his final marathon of 2025 in his hometown of Cheltenham in late December in support of mental health charity Mind.</h2><p></p><p>The graduate said that crossing the line at his final marathon gave him a &#x2018;sense of completion&#x2019; that he had never experienced.</p><blockquote><strong>Tommy, 22, said: </strong>&#x201c;I have never had a weight lifted so quickly off my shoulders as soon as I finished - it felt amazing. Running through my hometown, with my family and friends at the finish line, and running for the most important cause - it was perfect.&#x201d;</blockquote><p>During his time at <a href="https://www.uwe.ac.uk/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">UWE Bristol</a> between 2021 and 2025, Tommy suffered with depression and anxiety, and overdosed several times.</p><fig
2026-01-26

Truckies drive 1,700km to deliver hay amid WA's deepening drought
By Georgia Hargreaves, Alistair Bates, and Tara de Landgrafft

Volunteer truck drivers and farmers rally to deliver tonnes of hay, providing relief for livestock and pastoralists in a remote part of Western Australia quietly struggling with drought.

abc.net.au/news/2026-01-27/fee

#Charities #Droughts #Farmers #GeorgiaHargreaves #AlistairBates # #TaradeLandgrafft

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2026-01-23
<img alt="Felix Project Van Returns to West London Rooftop to Spotlight Food Poverty" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/Image-2-4.jpg" /><p><strong>By Charities Correspondent</strong></p><p><strong>A striking rooftop display in West London is once again drawing attention to the growing issue of food insecurity across the capital.</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.vanguardstorage.co.uk/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">Vanguard Self Storage</a> has renewed its support for food redistribution charity <a href="https://thefelixproject.org/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">The Felix Project</a> by placing one of its distinctive delivery vans on the roof of the company&#x2019;s West London branch.</p><p>Visible from the A40, the installation is designed to raise awareness of food poverty in London and highlight the scale of <a href="https://thefelixproject.org/?ref=goodnewspost.co.uk" rel="noreferrer">The Felix Project&#x2019;s</a> work rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to people in need.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption"><img alt="Felix Project Van Returns to West London Rooftop to Spotlight Food Poverty" class="kg-image" height="800" src="https://www.goodnewspost.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/Image-5-2.jpg" width="1067" /><figcaption><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Vanguard Storage places a Felix van on top of their tower once again - image supplied cldagency </span></figcaption></figure><p>Last ye
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2026-01-24

@awol4t @iryna

Some charities that I support which directly benefit Ukrainians are Hope for Ukraine, Kyiv School of Economics (#KSE), and the PII Foundation - Ukraine Hospital in the Cloud.

All are 501(c)(3) charities.

#HopeforUkraine #PIIFoundarion #charities #Ukraine

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