Hull City Council is making several changes to improve the experience of bus passengers at Hull Paragon Interchange, after listening to feedback from those who use services within the city.
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Charity Santa walk raises over £400 for Hull Dementia Care
With 79 days to go until Christmas, the festive season started early at a Hull-based dementia care home with a sponsored Santa fun walk.
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Dove House Hospice celebrates vital role of charity shops during Hospice Care Week
Dove House Hospice is shining a spotlight on its network of thirty-four charity shops this Hospice Care Week (7-13 October), highlighting their crucial role in funding nearly half of the hospice’s operating costs.
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Supporting children to access all grassroots sports – new grant window opens
The 360 Grass Roots Foundation has opened up applications to its autumn grant window to help financially disadvantaged children in Hull access grassroots sports.
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RSPCA Hull & East Riding and Hull Minster partner for Animal Blessing Service to celebrate 200th anniversary of the RSPCA
RSPCA Hull & East Riding and Hull Minster are delighted to be hosting an Animal Blessing Service on Sunday 20 October from 2pm to 3pm at Hull Minster. This unique event – the first for Hull Minster – coincides with the 200th Anniversary of the RSPCA, celebrating two centuries of dedication to animal welfare.
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Charities cheer the region’s army of volunteers at annual awards
Hundreds of charity supporters from across the Hull and Humber region came together to cheer the efforts of volunteers at the annual celebration organised by HEY Smile Foundation.
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Hospital waste creates new homes for nature
A sustainability project designed to upskill community groups and create new homes for nature is taking flight.
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RSPCA Hull & East Riding awarded Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award
RSPCA Hull & East Riding is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze Award. This recognition highlights the charity’s ongoing commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, and their families.
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Councils fund new ‘freedom pass’ to provide free bus travel for care leavers
Hundreds of young people in Hull and the East Riding are to receive six months of free bus travel to support them as they leave care.
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Hull homelessness charity treated to B&Q garden makeover
People supported by homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding are enjoying a revamped garden thanks to B&Q St Andrews Quay donating staff time and products to the project.
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Mike prepares for 30 marathons in 30 days to raise awareness of MND – a cause close to his heart
For the vast majority of people the idea of completing just one marathon in their lifetime is challenge enough.
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Dove House launches Make a Will Fortnight 2024 initiative to support families and secure futures
Dove House Hospice’s annual Make a Will Fortnight returns for its 13th year, running from 7 to 18 October 2024, which encourages individuals to take the important step of creating or updating their will.
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Hull care homes recognised with Veteran Friendly status
The Hollies, a residential care home in Hessle and Overton House, which provides specialist dementia care and is based in Cottingham, have been awarded the prestigious Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF) status.
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Local business ditches the desks to walk 1,000 miles in support of Hull Animal Welfare Trust
The team at Eyeweb has dubbed the challenge ‘Walkies for Welfare’, which requires the seven members to walk the total distance in just thirty-one days.
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Green social prescribing programme transforms mental health in Humber and North Yorkshire
The prescribing of nature-based interventions reduced anxiety and depression to tackle mental ill health whilst yielding £2.42 return for every £1 invested.
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Spencer Group cyclists saddle up for Teenage Cancer Trust
Spencer Group has achieved a major milestone in its fundraising efforts for its charity of the year, Teenage Cancer Trust, after reaching the £8,000 mark.
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RSPCA 200th Anniversary Celebration
The RSPCA Hull & East Riding branch is thrilled to announce a grand celebration marking 200 years of the RSPCA and its dedicated service to animal welfare. This milestone event will take place on Friday 15 November from 7pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Hull.
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Dove House Hospice joins Secondhand September with 50p end-of-season sale
In a bold move to support sustainable fashion and raise funds for hospice care, Dove House Hospice is participating in Secondhand September with a special end-of-season 50p sale, at their Whitefriargate shop in Hull, starting on Saturday 21 September.
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Opening of £9m research centre brings new hope to cancer, dementia and heart disease patients across the north
Research and treatment for cancer, dementia and heart disease is set to take a huge step forward after the long-awaited handover of a £9m molecular imaging facility at Castle Hill Hospital in East Yorkshire.
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Council encourages city to ‘walk, wheel and ride’ this TravelWise Week and beyond
Hull City Council and its partners will once again be supporting TravelWise Week and assisting residents, businesses and communities to consider making more sustainable and active travel choices.
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Road safety activities planned to support red light enforcement at East Hull junction
Hull City Council, Humberside Police and Safer Roads Humber will be undertaking a programme of education and enforcement activity at an East Hull junction, this September, to help reduce accidents and improve safety.
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Hull homelessness charity raises £10k for new vans
Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is celebrating after raising £10k to replace two vans used for its homeless outreach service.
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New ‘iconic’ bike racks erected in Hull City Centre to help promote cycling
Hull City Council has installed two new ‘bike ports’ in Jameson Street as part of repair works to fix damage in the area following the recent disorder in the city centre.
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Local councils join-up to fund new ‘medibus’ service
A new ‘medibus’ service has launched to help patients in west Hull and five East Riding parishes access health services at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital.
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Frog bikes presented to Hull school students following safety campaign
Hull City Council has presented four Frog Bikes to pupils at four schools, as awards in a competition held as part of the recent ‘Kid Alert’ programme.
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Bridge-to-bridge bikers gearing up to establish annual charity challenge
The organisers of a bridge-to-bridge cycle challenge are bidding to make it an annual event reinforcing the Sailors’ Children’s Society’s nationwide reach with the backing of growing numbers of businesses.
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KCOM staff take on epic 120km anniversary challenge for charity
A team of hardy KCOM hikers are taking on an epic 120km walking challenge for charity.
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A different way to support local charity whilst receiving excellent care for your child
Did you know that Little Owls Nurseries are owned and run by Dove House Hospice and profits go to helping families who need hospice care during some of the most difficult days. By choosing Little Owls you are helping your local community in such a unique way.
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Gig Buddies Hull and East Yorkshire celebrates after receiving National Lottery funding
Gig Buddies Hull and East Yorkshire is celebrating after being awarded over £230,000 in National Lottery funding to support its work with adults with learning disabilities for the next three years. The project, based in Hull, will use the money to expand their team and match more gig buddy pairs to go to local gigs throughout Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire.
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Local families come together to share their story in support of Dove House’s Summer Appeal
Dove House Hospice relies on appeals like their Summer Appeal to be able to support their local community of Hull and East Yorkshire, but they need your help. Over the past year the hospices costs have risen by a staggering £1 million, with only a small increase of £27,000 in government funding helping to offset these additional costs.
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Extra vehicle extends NLG’s charitable support for Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes
The Hessle-based health and social group NLG has extended its charitable support for Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bikes Service (LEBBS) with the purchase of a much-needed, additional estate car for their fleet.
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Council plans visits across the city to support communities
Teams from Hull City Council’s city safe and neighbourhood and housing services will be out across Hull as part of a proactive programme of visits to help reassure residents, businesses and communities following the recent scenes of violent criminality in the city centre.
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Trinity Scout Group seeks new volunteers for exciting adventures ahead
Trinity Scout Group, a growing Scout Group in our local community, is on the lookout for new members and volunteers to join them on their adventure. With a proud history of delivering skills for life, teamwork, and resilience in young people, the group is eager to expand its volunteer base and engage in more adventurous activities in the coming year.
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Get in! Young footballers celebrate new team kits with KCOM
Hundreds of young footballers will have a striking new look this season after scoring new kits from Hull City and KCOM.
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Two Ridings Community Foundation launches Emergency Community Response Fund in Hull
In response to the recent acts of violence, destruction, intimidation and racism that occurred over the weekend, Two Ridings Community Foundation has launched an emergency fund to provide immediate support to community groups across Hull.
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Hull maintains top 10 ranking for children’s cycle training
Hull has maintained its status as one of the country’s top locations for the delivery of cycle training to children, according to new figures from The Bikeability Trust.
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Charity plugs into historic connection with MS3 to tackle digital poverty among disadvantaged families
Disadvantaged families of seafarers will receive expert help to overcome the impact of digital poverty as a result of a new charity partnership. The Sailors’ […]
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Hull and East Yorkshire powerchair football club receives charitable donation
Hull and East Yorkshire Powerchair Football Club – also known as the Electric Eels – has received a donation from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation after being nominated by colleagues from the Hull branch.
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Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bike Service receives support from NLG
Based in Hessle, the owners of NLG, who are major suppliers to the NHS and UK healthcare sector, have supported the Lincolnshire Emergency Blood Bike […]
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Summer events at Rainbow Community Garden
Rainbow Community Garden in Hull is running a jam-packed summer programme thanks to funding from Healthy Holidays and Hull City Council. Rainbow Community Garden was […]
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Pub to Pub Walk raises glasses in support of local causes this summer
This summer will see hundreds of walkers dig out their walking boots to tackle 12 miles of East Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside, shoreline, villages and towns, […]
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NHS Chief Executive completes half marathon charity challenge
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust’s Chief Executive, Michele Moran, has completed a 13.5-mile walk between each of the Trust’s mental health inpatient units to raise money for Trust charity, Health Stars. Every year Michele takes on a ‘CEO Challenge’ which stretches her physically and mentally to raise funds for the charity.
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Outdoor screening of two classic movies promises box office success for local charity
This August will see Dove House Hospice host its first ever Open Air Cinema screening of two classic movies to help raise funds for the care it provides locally.
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Siemens Mobility charity cricket tournament scores big, raising £24,000 for Goole charities
Siemens Mobility and its partners have come together to raise tens of thousands of pounds for local charities with its second Goole Cricket Day. This is the second charity cricket tournament hosted by Siemens Mobility. In 2023, the business raised £21,000 which was shared between seven charities.
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Seven-year-old Jacob tackling major bridges with father Kenny
Seven-year-old Jacob and his Dad, Kenny, are tackling major bridge walks in memory of his mummy.
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Hull’s own Chiedu Oraka to cut ribbon at The Market’s grand opening
Dove House Hospice is thrilled to announce that local hip-hop artist Chiedu Oraka will be the guest of honour at the grand opening of The Market, their innovative new charity shop.
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Business leaders across the region set to take part in charity sleep out
Business leaders from across the region will be sleeping rough this November as part of the Big Hull and East Yorkshire Sleepout 2024.
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Deep Business Centre raises money to support local RNLI charity
Throughout June, staff and clients at The Deep Business Centre rallied together to help fundraise for a life-saving local charity, raising an incredible £450. The donation, made specifically to Withernsea RNLI Lifeboat Station, was in memory of their former crew member, Steve Medcalf.
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Local scout group celebrates funding boost
A local scout group based in Brough is celebrating after successfully applying for funding.
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Video venture shares history of maritime charity as business leader braces himself for bridge-to-bridge cycle challenge
A charity which spans the centuries and the nation with its work to help seafarers and their families has unveiled two initiatives which will strengthen its services.
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Dove House Hospice brings new concept charity shop to Hull
A new charity retail concept is coming to Hull that promises to revolutionise secondhand shopping in the city. Dove House Hospice is launching ‘The Market’ on Saturday 20 July – a reimagined thrift store experience.
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Hull Bus Alliance encourages people to choose more sustainable transport this Clean Air Day
Hull City Council, Stagecoach and East Yorkshire Buses are working together to encourage residents, businesses and communities in Hull to make more sustainable travel choices and help clean up our air this Clean Air Day (Thursday 20 June).
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Hull homelessness charity appealing for new volunteers
Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has used Volunteers’ Week 2024 (3-10 June) to appeal for new volunteers to get involved.
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Male course record broken as charities benefit from the Hull 10K
Samuel Roberts broke the Hull 10K course record by twenty-four seconds, beating the previous course record set in 2022.
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Local NHS Trust brings home two prestigious Digital innovation Awards
The Health Service Journal (HSJ) Digital awards ceremony held on Thursday 6 June in Manchester celebrated the outstanding contributions of staff and organisations working to improve patient care through innovations and digital technology. Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust won the award in one category and received a Highly Commended award in a second category.
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Carers Week 2024 takes place this month
CHCP is thrilled to announce that Carers Week 2024 is on its way, taking place from Monday 10 to Sunday 16 June.
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Wren contributes to Barton Food Bank
Wren, the UK’s number one kitchen retailer and fitted bedroom specialist, is proud to be supporting its local Barton Food Bank.
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International Homebirth Day: First baby born at Lovell Homes Howden development
Beth Clark has welcomed the first baby born at Howden’s Lovell Homes development, Saddlers Grange.
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Hull homelessness charity gearing up for family fun day
Homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding is hosting a big family fun day charity event this July with music, food, drink and entertainment for all ages.
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Council unveils new visuals ahead of public engagement on plans for Preston Road Cycle Scheme
Three new visuals have been released by Hull City Council to showcase how a new cycle scheme planned for Preston Road could look ahead of a six-week public engagement exercise, which starts on Monday 3 June.
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Council encourages residents to ‘be a Bike Hero’ this National Bike Week
A series of events have been planned to promote cycling in Hull in celebration of Bike Week (10-16 June 2024).
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Politics students and graduates join devolution roundtable
The implications and barriers to devolution were all up for discussion when politics students, academics and local councillors met at the University of Hull’s School of Politics and International Studies.
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Record success as Charity Footgolf Day scores a hole-in-one
A Charity Footgolf Day has scored a hole-in-one at its third ever event, raising more than the previous two years’ fundraising days combined.
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Hull digital health company set to roll out unique telemedicine services across the country
Over the last four years, Ozone Health has been developing a new way for dermatology patients to get the correct diagnosis care they need from a specialist consultant remotely.
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Final feedback sought on design of Freetown Way Cycle Scheme
Hull City Council has launched a six-week engagement exercise to seek feedback from the public and other stakeholders on the proposed final design of the new cycle scheme planned for Freetown Way.
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Nick Hart, one of the UK’s leading plastic surgeons and international charity founder, passes away in Hull
Nicholas Hart, one of the country’s leading plastic surgeons and a major founding force behind the Hessle-based international children’s medical charity, the Overseas Plastic Surgery Appeal (OPSA), has passed away.
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Struggling families and digitally excluded win latest KCOM grants
Everyone from youngsters needing school uniform to pensioners seeking new online opportunities will benefit from the latest KCOM grants.
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Rollits runners are taking on a 10K challenge in aid of a worthy cause
We had a chat with Josh Hobson at Rollits about the MKM Hull 10K Corporate Challenge 2024. The MKM Hull 10K Corporate Challenge 2024 is […]
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Spencer Group raises thousands for Teenage Cancer Trust
Leading engineering specialist Spencer Group has already raised thousands of pounds for its 2024 charity of the year, Teenage Cancer Trust.
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Pocklington businessman supports Pickering farmer’s cancer fundraising campaign
A Pocklington business owner has donated £500 for a signed Leeds United shirt and hospitality package as part of a fundraising campaign by Pickering farmer Karl Avison.
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Local charities join forces on new mental health initiative for international communities
A group of local Hull and East Riding based charities have announce a new initiative aimed at providing support for international communities in Hull and neighbouring areas.
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Pride in Hull sponsors Hull Roundheads Rugby Squad
Pride in Hull is delighted to announce a new sponsorship agreement with the Hull Roundheads Rugby Teams – both Union and Touch disciplines.
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Time to beat the blushes and ask for advice
People experiencing bowel problems are being urged to beat the blushes and come forward for help this Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
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East End Cancer Charity supports Castle Hill Hospital’s Queen’s Centre
Easington’s East End Cancer Relief Charity has donated £8,639.00 worth of equipment to the Queen’s Centre for Oncology and Haematology at Castle Hill Hospital.
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Residents add voices to ‘Hull says no to fossil fuels’ campaign and demand political action
A Hull resident has become a Save the Children “changemaker” as part of a global campaign. He is asking locals to add their voices to calls to end drilling for fossil fuels in the UK and protect the planet for future generations.
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DAB first for East Yorkshire community radio station
Hull’s very own radio station is now broadcasting to even more people after switching on its DAB transmitter. Humber Wave Radio, based on Willerby Road, has become the first community radio station in East Yorkshire to achieve a digital presence
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The OddBalls Foundation collaborates with Lovell to educate employees across Yorkshire
The OddBalls Foundation has hosted talks for employees across developments within the Eastern region at Lovell to encourage open conversations about health issues such as cancer.
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Cottingham Open Gardens returns this June
Save the date for the annual Cottingham Open Gardens event. Experience the beauty of the gardens on Sunday 16 and Sunday 23 June from 10am to 4pm. Immerse yourself in nature, inspiration, and fun, all in support of Dove House Hospice.
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Community fund to give away £20,000 in South West Holderness
Yorkshire Energy Park (YEP) has relaunched its £20,000 per year Community Fund, aimed at supporting local community groups and charities operating in South West Holderness.
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Charity receives over £350,000 to help support people experiencing homelessness.
Local mental health charity, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, is celebrating after being awarded £361,901 in National Lottery funding to support its work helping local people who are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness with their mental health wellbeing.
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Future Parliament Programme helps students make the transition from apathy to advocacy
Rwanda, school uniforms and trans issues were addressed by potential politicians of the future as they were given a glimpse into the day-to-day workload of a local MP.
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Head down to Trinity Market for a night full of horse racing for the Lord Mayor’s Charities of the Year
Get ready for an exhilarating night of fun, excitement and charitable giving at a Charity Race Night on Saturday 11 May, starting at 7pm.
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Charity’s new trustees bring experience of seafaring hardship
A charity which has been helping the families of seafarers for more than 200 years has boosted its ranks of trustees with two people who have experience of the demand for its services.
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Humber Wave Radio launches new digital radio platform across Hull and Beverley
West Hull Community Radio (WHCR) has been broadcasting continuously to Hull since 2007 as West Hull FM 106.9FM, and was the first community station to gain a license to broadcast in the region.
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Primrose House in Brough welcomes Theo Michaels
Towards the end of February, Danforth Care Homes announced its partnership with Theo Michaels. The main aim of this partnership is to introduce Theo to the world of hospitality within care and create a number of memorable dining experiences for residents.
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RSPCA Hull and East Riding charity shop debuts in Hessle
In celebration of the RSPCA’s bicentennial year, the community of Hessle welcomes the grand opening of the RSPCA Hull and East Riding Charity Shop on Saturday 30 March. Nestled on Prestongate, the newly unveiled shop boasts a striking kingfisher blue exterior, a symbolic hue mirroring the charity’s dedication to protecting and rescuing animals for over two centuries.
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University of Hull and The Salvation Army announce partnership to help modern slavery survivors
On the anniversary of the Modern Slavery Act (2015) becoming law the University of Hull and The Salvation Army have announced a new partnership this week.
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Hull nursery donates Easter eggs to local care homes
In the spirit of Easter, the children at Bright Horizons Hull Kingswood Day Nursery and Preschool have spread joy and kindness by donating chocolate Easter eggs to local care homes in their community. The initiative, driven by one of the parents, aimed to bring happiness to elderly residents during the Easter weekend.
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Accountant running 25k to fund 25 pairs of sports glasses to help children play grassroots sports
A Hull accountant is running 25k on 25 April to fund 25 pairs of sports glasses for financially disadvantaged children who cannot afford what is often a very expensive piece of kit.
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MP updates on calls for funeral industry regulation after thanking police in top level meeting with Chief Constable
The MP who is leading calls for the regulation of the funeral industry said she is meeting government ministers every week as the investigation continues into the operations of a company in Hull.
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Digital media firm donates £12,000 marketing package to Hull 4 Heroes
Local digital marketing firm, One SC Media, has donated a comprehensive suite of services valued at £12,000, including the development of a brand new website, to Hull 4 Heroes, a charity supporting British Armed Forces veterans.
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KCOM announces its three official charities of the year for 120th anniversary
KCOM has revealed its three charities of the year as part of its 120th anniversary celebrations.
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Safer Sleep Week raising awareness for new families
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is working in collaboration with the Lullaby Trust to promote Safer Sleep Week to local families.
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Help WISHH raise smiles for sick children this Easter
Hull Hospitals’ WISHH Charity is helping to raise smiles across children’s wards this Easter by providing arts, crafts, games and other themed items to help keep children and young people occupied. Here’s how you can get involved.
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Local Water Babies make a splash to save other babies’ lives
Children from North & East Yorkshire Water Babies class will be showcasing their superstar swimming skills from 11-17 March with a ‘Splashathon’ fundraiser for charities Tommy’s and the Children’s Alliance.
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Crafter sets out to capture Hull in Stitches to support food bank and celebrate church anniversary
A cross stitch crafter has set out on a year-long challenge using her art to capture some of the attractions of her adopted home city and to raise money for a food bank.
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Radio 1’s Mollie King swaps mic for bike as she prepares for the biggest endurance challenge of her life for Red Nose Day
Mollie King’s Pedal Power for Red Nose Day on Radio 1 will see Mollie take to the saddle for five exhausting days as she attempts to cycle from London, the home of Radio 1, to her late father’s hometown of Hull, a place close to Mollie’s heart.
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National award for hospital porters
Porters at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital have been awarded Portering Team of the Year at the National MyPorter Awards held in London.
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TV pair to present a celebration of women as charities target a bigger lunchtime audience
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.
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