Familiar faces from daytime TV will take to the stage next month to launch a new fundraising event devised by two of the region’s leading charities.
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MS3 Networks sponsors Lindsey Lodge Hospice’s Pennies Make Pounds campaign
Ultrafast full fibre network operator MS3 Networks and palliative care charity Lindsey Lodge Hospice will launch the Pennies Make Pounds fundraising initiative with a community event at The Pink Pig Farm, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire on Saturday 24 February. The year-long campaign will see supporters collect spare change in piggy banks to raise funds for North Lincolnshire patients with life-limiting illnesses.
Continue readingHull mum and son spread joy for Random Acts of Kindness Day
Saturday was Random Acts of Kindness Day. Mum Laura, who has recently created The Empowerment Club, and her son Theo set to give out over 100 positive affirmation notes to people in the city centre.
Continue readingCaremark Hull & East Riding wins Home Care Marketing Excellence Award
Caremark Hull & East Riding, a leading provider of home care within the community, has won the Marketing Excellence category in the 2024 Caremark Franchise awards. The title was given to the regional franchise at an annual ceremony held during this year’s Caremark conference, where 126 offices were in the running for awards.
Continue readingLovell Homes opens mini library in Howden
Lovell Homes has worked with local charity Men in Sheds to create a ‘mini library’ for residents at their Saddlers Grange development just in time for International Book Giving Day.
Continue readingLocal housebuilder donates £3,000 to homeless charity, Emmaus
Barratt & David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East has donated £3,000 to homeless charity Emmaus to enhance their services that help those affected by homelessness in the Hull and East Riding area.
Continue readingSmile’s new programme to elevate community engagement and CSR
HEY Smile Foundation has launched a new corporate social responsibility initiative, Smile365 Plus. The programme is designed to catalyse community support while providing substantial benefits to participating businesses.
Continue readingJoiner goes the extra mile for Beverley Housing Charity
A former apprentice, who is now a fully qualified joiner with Yorkshire and Lincolnshire construction firm Hobson & Porter, has been recognised for both the quality of his work, as well as going the extra mile for clients.
Continue readingRaising Aspirations: New mini documentary highlights Hull car project improving social mobility
Outkast Panda Crew, a Community Interest Company which evolved from a modified car club in Hull, has featured in a new mini documentary. The 11-minute film, funded by The Matthew Good Foundation and produced by INIT Creative, highlights the power held by grassroots organisations to improve inner-city communities, by raising aspirations beyond a life of crime and anti-social behaviour for disadvantaged youths.
Continue readingSix energy tips that will save you the most on your bills
A recent survey carried out by Barratt Developments found that 58 per cent of people in Yorkshire are concerned about the uncertain energy costs when it comes to moving home, reaffirming the need for better energy-efficient homes to lessen homeowners’ worries.
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