Category: Society

The Run With It educational charity has appointed its first ever Fundraising and Events Co-ordinator as it continues to grow and expand its services across the Humber region.

RSPCA Hull & East Riding is excited to announce that it has reached the Public Voting Stage of the Almo Nature: Companion for Life Grant – and your vote could help secure £11,000 to launch its Petwise Project.

New figures published today (24th July) have shown that the number of people trying to quit smoking with the help of Stop Smoking Services across Humber and North Yorkshire over the last year has increased by nearly a third.

The first-ever Waves of Influence event has raised an incredible £50,000 to support families from seafaring backgrounds facing crisis, thanks to the combined efforts of Sailors’ Children’s Society and The Seafarers’ Charity.

Hull City Council has launched a new way for residents to apply or renew bus passes, making the process quicker and more convenient.

Two Ridings Community Foundation is celebrating 25 years of funding local charities and community groups across North and East Yorkshire, York and Hull.

Fitmums & Friends, the Yorkshire-based charity that supports people of all abilities to be more active and connected, will be officially presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service at a special event next month, receiving the award crystal and certificate from Mr. James Dick, OBE Lord-Lieutenant serving the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Tracey Howe walked over the Humber Bridge this week to reach the 3,000-mile mark in her round-Britain hike.

With summer arriving, Hull City Council will be hosting a series of free training and guided ride sessions around the city to help people learn the necessary skills, boost their confidence and encourage them to cycle more.

Hull City Council’s cabinet is set to review proposals for a five-year investment programme to improve and enhance Hull’s infrastructure, preserve its history and keep the city moving.

A scheme enabling care leavers to receive free bus travel in Hull and the East Riding will continue thanks to new funding from Hull City Council and East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

Hull City Council and local charity, R-evolution, are celebrating the continued growth of the Trinity Market Cycle Hub, which saw an increase in repairs, donations, parking and public engagement in 2024/25.

Over four hundred people turned out in Hull to demand trans liberation at a protest and march on Saturday 10 May.

Local homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is celebrating after receiving a £20k boost at the Aviva Broker Community Fund awards event.

The son of the former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott raised more than £6,000 in donations running the London Marathon in his campaign to put dementia ‘at the very heart’ of the Government’s upcoming 10 Year Health Plan for the NHS after his father died from Alzheimer’s disease.

Sam Fletcher, a 34-year-old Technical Manager from Anlaby, is embarking on an extraordinary journey to run 25 marathons in just 25 days, starting with the London Marathon on 27 April and finishing in his home town of Hull on the 21st May. His mission? To raise vital funds and awareness for Cure Leukaemia, a charity dedicated to funding groundbreaking blood cancer treatments and research.

Hull and East Yorkshire’s mayoral candidates have pledged to unlock the full potential of its cultural sector and help the region build a £1bn visitor economy.

Hull City Council and the region’s two main bus operators – East Yorkshire Buses and Stagecoach East Midlands – have welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) announcement of additional funding for the rollout of electric buses in Hull.

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Two inspiring women from Hull, Caroline Latus and Laura Hand, are set to tackle the 2025 London Marathon in support of Bliss, a charity dedicated to helping families of premature and sick babies.

For many, the Humber Wellbeing Hub has been a lifeline. One individual shared: “The Humber Wellbeing Hub played a crucial role in saving a family member of mine from suicide. Their work means families still get to see the people they love. I will forever be grateful to them.”

The team behind an award-winning healthcare recruitment agency organised a unique car experience to remember for a group of young adults with severe learning disabilities and or autism.

Hull City Council’s Cabinet has today (Monday 24 March) approved a funding allocation of over £7.6million from the Department for Transport (DfT) that will be used to deliver a number of proposals set out in its Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for 2025/2026.

Just over 160 people on Thursday 20th March were involved in an Emergency Services training exercise at The Deep in Hull to test the Police, Fire and Ambulance response and preparedness should a major incident take place.

West Hull Community Hub is proud to announce its membership in the Good Things Foundation’s National Digital Inclusion Network and becoming a National Databank Organisation, reinforcing its commitment to tackling digital exclusion in Hull.

The Sailors’ Children’s Society is delighted to announce a three-year funding pledge from Greenwich Hospital, which has committed £245,580 to support its Benevolence Grants Programme.

In the heart of Hull, Dove House Hospice stands as a testament to the power of compassionate care. As part of this month’s “This is Hospice Care” campaign, which appeals for funding through gifts in wills, this touching story of a local family’s experience, highlights the vital role of hospice care in our community.

Following a successful resurfacing scheme, Hull City Council has confirmed that road markings will be re-painted and anti-skid surfacing installed at a busy city centre junction this weekend.

We received this touching tribute to Mr. Sewa Singh Gola, one of the first Sikhs in Hull, written by his son, Guljar Singh.

Local charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has launched a 9th birthday match-funding appeal to raise vital funds to support people who have experienced homelessness.

A campaign to support cyclists in Hull to stay safe and stay seen during the winter months has been hailed a success, following a final pop-up event on Princes Avenue.

Hull-based educational charity Run With It has appointed a new Administration and Charity Co-ordinator to its team as part of its continuing growth across the Humber region.

Dove House Hospice is proud to participate in the national “This is Hospice Care” campaign, facilitated by Hospice UK. This initiative unites over 140 hospices across England, Scotland, and Wales to raise awareness about the critical role hospice care plays in communities and to encourage public support for these vital services.

Jumping off a mountain 1,172 metres above sea level might seem a bit extreme to most people, but a mother and daughter from Hull, are determined to say ‘thank you’ to a veterans’ charity that has made such a difference to their family.

A passion for supporting vulnerable women is the driving force behind an intrepid fundraiser who arrives in Hull on the latest leg of her mammoth ten-night Sleepout across the UK.

Hull City Council could secure back-to-back national awards for promoting active and sustainable travel to residents, businesses and communities, after being shortlisted for the 2024 TravelWise Week Awards.

Hull City Council’s cabinet has approved the appointment of Esh Construction Limited to deliver a programme of works to futureproof and extend the lifespan of Drypool Bridge.

In a testament to their bravery and commitment, Humber Rescue volunteers launched their lifeboat into severe weather conditions during Storm Eowyn to rescue a male in the water near the River Humber on 24 January 2025.

The Matthew Good Foundation has announced the launch of Race Ready, an innovative app designed to empower runners with important medical information, raising awareness of how to train and race safely.

A fundraiser from Hull has kicked off 2025 in style by completing seven marathons in just seven days to help raise money for the MND Association.

Humber Rescue’s dedicated volunteers proved once again that their commitment knows no bounds, as they responded to a Boxing Day callout at 14:09 on 26th December 2024.

Hull has been confirmed as one of the top 10 places in the country for growth in bus patronage, according to the latest figures from the Department for Transport for 2023/2024.

With the winter well and truly here, Hull City Council is continuously monitoring forecasts and is ready to put its winter weather plan into action.

A festive message from the WISHH Charity.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Opera Beds to NHS England has revealed that the NHS has spent more than £37M settling claims for pressure sore injuries in just two years. The FOI also revealed the Trusts with the highest costs paid and the most claims. You can find out more here.

An adult cycle training programme in Hull has seen a huge increase in participants in 2024 as more people choose to make active and sustainable journeys.