A charity which could establish Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire as a UK-leading region for detection and research in cancer, heart disease and dementia is planning to build on the £20m it has invested over the last 20 years as it counts down towards the long-awaited opening of its latest facility.
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Cost of living fuels Hull charity business lunch target
The Sailors’ Children’s Society is being backed by Hull’s business community as it appeals for help to meet a huge surge in demand.
Continue readingRollits organises training session for World Menopause Day
With World Menopause Day taking place on Wednesday 18 October, we had a chat with the local law firm about its dedicated menopause training for managers and HR professionals.
Continue readingCost of Living Crisis Fund appeal reopens to support Yorkshire people through the winter
Donate now to the York, North & East Yorkshire and Hull Cost of Living Crisis Fund appeal.
Continue readingWISHH receives a £25,000 matched fund opportunity to boost Space To Grow appeal
WISHH, the official charity supporting Hull Hospitals, has received a significant boost from a kind donor who has offered to match fund donations made to the Space to Grow Appeal, up to the sum of £25,000.
Continue readingRun With It charity hires local graduates after successful internships
A Hull and East Yorkshire-based educational charity has added two Assistant Lead Tutors to its team as part of its strategic growth.
Continue readingKCOM hikers raise £5,200 with charity challenge
A KCOM team has braved blustery weather and blisters to raise more than £5,200 for charity by walking the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Continue readingProfessionals across Hull come together to help young people Thrive
A conference to celebrate Youth Mental Health Awareness Day took place at the Guildhall in Hull this week.
Continue readingPoignant events celebrate Recovery Month
The Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) is proud to participate in the annual Recovery Month celebrations. Throughout September, the recovery sector aims to heighten awareness about recovery from substance misuse and promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
Continue readingHelp us to make your local NHS services and plans better
The Council of Governors at Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is gearing up for its upcoming elections and inviting new people to join them. Could you be the next governor to join the Trust?
Continue readingRollits is taking part in Make a Will Fortnight
Now in its twelfth year, Make a Will Fortnight is a crucial appeal in Dove House Hospice’s fundraising calendar.
Continue readingHull and East Riding’s electric car is here
St John Ambulance’s new electric car arrived at the Hull depot recently as part of a project to replace existing support cars across the country thanks to a generous donation from the Medlock Charitable Trust.
Continue readingPartnership secures £1m funding to prevent serious violence
The Humber Violence Prevention Partnership (VPP) has secured a total of £1,058,313 from the Home Office to continue its work to prevent serious violence across Hull, Northern Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire.
Continue readingFoodbank charity benefits from Spencer Group generosity
Kind-hearted staff at leading engineering company Spencer Group have raised more than £3,300 and donated thousands of items to a foodbank charity which supports those affected by poverty.
Continue readingNHS Trust to launch educational platform for young people to start their careers within the NHS
As Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust prepares for the launch of an educational programme for young people aged 14-16 and 16-18, we hear from the Trust’s Chief Executive, who started her impressive career as an NHS Cadet herself.
Continue readingWhat to do if you are injured in the workplace
Accidents in the workplace occur all too often. In fact, over half a million workers sustained a non-fatal injury in 2022 in the United Kingdom alone, according to the last Labour Force Survey. This is in spite of extensive government health and safety regulations that are employed by all local businesses.
Continue readingLocal NHS Trust one of first nationally to be accredited for high quality support provided to newly Registered Nurses
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is proud to have been accredited with the National Preceptorship Interim Quality Mark. This mark is awarded to organisations who offer high quality Preceptorship programmes for newly qualified Registered Nurses.
Continue readingThe housing crisis: Are tiny houses the answer?
The housing crisis in the UK is turning into an increasingly pressing issue, with soaring costs and limited availability rendering many families helpless. This struggle to secure adequate housing has caused many to look toward other options when attempting to get on the property ladder.
Continue readingHelp to leave a lasting legacy with Make A Will Fortnight
Registration is now open for Dove House Hospice’s Make a Will Fortnight, which is due to run from 9 – 20 October 2023 and helps to raise vital funds for the hospice.
Continue readingHumber Gateway Community Fund awards over £25,000 in grants to local community projects
Thirteen local projects at the heart of their communities will share over £25,000 in funding thanks to grants made by the Humber Gateway Community Fund.
Continue readingHumber Youth Action Group helps young people develop rewarding careers in health and social care
Humber Teaching Foundation NHS Trust set up the Humber Youth Action Group (HYAG) to bring young people aged 11-25 in Hull and the East Riding together, with the goal of helping to improve its services for children and young people.
Continue readingYorkshire company hits remarkable £250,000 fundraising milestone for Macmillan
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, that employs over 1,500 people nationally, is celebrating after having raised a quarter of a million pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Continue readingLegal implications: Understanding the UK law on Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is a highly invasive plant species that has garnered significant attention in the United Kingdom due to its potential to cause substantial damage to properties and natural habitats.
Continue readingElderly relative? Help them stay connected by phone
We all know that change can be unsettling – especially if you’re older and perhaps need a little more support than you used to.
Continue readingWoman realises childhood ambition inspired by her disabled brother and becomes a Learning Disability Nurse
A mum-of-four has realised a dream inspired by her disabled brother and become a qualified nurse.
Continue readingBusinesses boosting charities with events to raise funds and spirits
Charity leaders have cheered the region’s businesses and employees for coming together to support good causes and build morale in times of adversity.
Continue readingNew technology seeks to reduce collisions and congestion on busy Hull route
Innovative technology has been installed on a major route in the centre of the city, to help improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, as well as help reduce congestion and encourage more people to consider alternative means of travel.
Continue readingChildren’s adventure play centre promotes hand hygiene and sustainability
An adventure play centre at Castle Farm in North Cave, East Yorkshire has recently introduced hand dryers designed specifically for children in a bid to promote hand washing and sustainability in a fun and child-friendly way.
Continue readingHumber Rescue receives £1,500 donation from housebuilder
Humber Rescue has received a donation of £1,500 from local housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, as part of its Community Fund initiative.
Continue readingHull ranked in top 10 for cycle training for children in England
Hull has been ranked in the top 10 locations in the country for delivering cycling training to children, according to new figures from the Bikeability Trust.
Continue readingCouncil supports campaign encouraging eligible residents to use free passes and ‘Take the Bus’
Hull City Council is supporting a national campaign to encourage more residents aged 66 plus or who are eligible due to disability to access free* bus travel.
Continue readingLocal NHS Trust offers exciting opportunity to become Associate Non-Executive Director
Applications are now being accepted by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust for two Associate Non-Executive Director positions, providing an exceptional opportunity for the right people to gain a wealth of experience and make a real difference in their local healthcare setting.
Continue readingBeverley Minster daisies back on the market for final fundraising push
Supporters of a regional medical charity are being given one last chance to snap up a crop of ceramic daisies which has been raising funds for the last six years.
Continue readingHull Hospitals’ staff support WISHH Space to Grow Appeal
Caring staff from across Hull Hospitals have come together to raise over £4,500 towards the WISHH Charity’s Space to Grow Appeal, to support Hull’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Hull Royal Infirmary.
Continue readingRollits takes to the fairway for Annual Charity Golf Day
We had a chat with Pat Coyle, Director of Marketing and Client Relations at Rollits, about the local law firm’s recent charity event.
Continue readingSkidby Lakes Golf Club swings into action for local charity
September will see Skidby Lakes Golf Club host its annual Captain’s Open Charity Golf Day with this year’s beneficiary being Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingYorkshire Energy Park awards £20,000 in grants to the community
Yorkshire Energy Park (YEP) has awarded £20,000 of grants in the first round of its Community Fund to support local community groups and charity operations in South West Holderness.
Continue readingRun With It Charity programme gives schoolchildren ‘Art and Soul’
Schoolchildren from Hull and East Yorkshire have been given the opportunity to design and make greetings cards that are being sold alongside professional artists’ work in Beverley.
Continue reading£1.3 million distributed in Hull to tackle loneliness
Largest amount ever distributed by Two Ridings into one city.
Continue readingCottingham Open Gardens blossoms with huge fundraising total
Dove House Hospice says that it was a delight to see this year’s Cottingham Open Gardens return to the community on Sundays 4 and 11 June, with 19 gardens and residences taking part.
Continue readingGround-breaking play tackles inclusivity in sport
A ground-breaking play that tackles inclusivity in sport will be performed at Hull Truck on Friday 28 July. The play was developed through an innovative research partnership with the University of Hull and local LGBTQIA+ rugby club, the Hull Roundheads.
Continue readingConsultation on operating times for Hull’s bus lanes closes soon – don’t forget to have your say
Residents, businesses and other stakeholders have a week left to have their say on proposals to alter the operating times of Hull’s bus lanes.
Continue readingNext steps taken to improve pedestrian, cycling and highway infrastructure in Hull
Improvements to pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, as well as improved capacity on the highway network for motorists across the city, have taken a step forward after Hull City Council appointed a contractor to design several new schemes.
Continue readingLocal hospice relocates charity shop on Hessle Road and launches ‘Bridal’ by Dove House
The fantastic new charity shop is located where Dove House’s old At Home shop was on Hessle Road and will be home to womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear.
Continue readingDeadline approaching for Time2Volunteer award entries
The countdown has begun to submit nominations for the Time2Volunteer Awards 2023.
Continue reading4 things you never knew you could do while using WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, known for its powerful communication features and usability. However, aside from bringing people together, the app has many hidden gems that users may not be aware of.
Continue readingJess generates thousands of pounds for Daisy Appeal after solidarity head shave
A woman who shaved her head in solidarity with her mum after a devastating cancer diagnosis has handed over more than £3,000 to a leading local charity.
Continue readingIntegra delivers wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton after Banksy artwork sale
Modular building specialist Integra has created new wellbeing facilities for NHS staff in Southampton, in a project made possible with proceeds from the auction of Banksy’s artwork Game Changer.
Continue readingExpecting without certainty: Steps to take when paternity is unknown
The journey of pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time for expectant parents. However, uncertain paternity can introduce complexities and emotional challenges that require careful consideration and proactive steps.
Continue readingHull and East Yorkshire Mind delivers wellbeing champion training to Nisa colleagues
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind is delivering mental health training to Nisa colleagues to create mental health champions within the workplace.
Continue reading‘Ray’s Room’ at the heart of Macmillan’s refurbished Information and Support Centre
Macmillan Cancer Support was proud to unveil its newly refurbished Information and Support Centre at The Queen’s Centre, Castle Hill Hospital, in Cottingham.
Continue readingPride In Hull appoints new board member with eye on mental health
Pride In Hull has revealed a new appointment to its board of trustees to serve a two-year period in support of the continued growth of the pride event in the city.
Continue readingHull crowned as second most affordable place to live
Hull has been crowned as the second most affordable place to buy, as revealed by Barratt Developments Yorkshire East.
Continue readingAffordable healthcare options in the UK: Ensuring access for all
Access to affordable healthcare is a fundamental right that every citizen should enjoy. In the United Kingdom, the National Health Service (NHS) plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to its residents. The NHS, founded in 1948, is often hailed as a model of universal healthcare.
Continue readingRun With It charity expands with new Sewell Group Craven Park Centre
A charity focusing on raising the levels of literacy and numeracy across Hull and East Yorkshire has launched its fourth education centre at Sewell Group Craven Park, the home of Hull Kingston Rovers.
Continue readingThe Avenues Open Gardens returns this year
Around 40 wonderful gardens will open in the HU5 area in aid of Dove House Hospice and other charities.
Continue readingHull Street Angels chosen as Women in Business’s Charity of the Year
Hull’s Street Angels, who help those in need on nights out in the city centre, have been chosen by Women in Business as its charity for 2023.
Continue readingA list of small changes to make if you want your home to look more aesthetically pleasing
Your home is your sanctuary, your place to retreat to unwind and prepare yourself for the following day. However, a refresh could be overdue if your interior looks like it’s seen better days. Fortunately, you don’t need to set yourself back between £50K-£150K on a home renovation when some of the best results are achieved through minor means.
Continue readingBee-friendly bus shelters have landed in Hull
Hull City Council has installed the ecological shelters at bus stops on Hall Road and Hedon Road, replacing shelters that were in poor condition.
Continue readingWISHH Charity launches £100,000 Space to Grow appeal
Each year, Hull Hospitals’ Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) cares for over 500 premature babies, some stay for hours or days, whilst others stay for weeks and months. Hull is one of four Level 3 NICUs within the Yorkshire and Humber region, caring for babies from 22 weeks gestation offering specialist intensive care for babies locally and across the country.
Continue readingNominations open for Time2Volunteer Awards
HEY Smile Foundation and partners will once again be hosting an awards ceremony and celebration to honour volunteers from around the region.
Continue reading£25,000 donation to Hull 4 Heroes to help fund mental health care in the community for veterans
Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management has handed over a cheque for an incredible £25,000 to veterans’ charity Hull 4 Heroes.
Continue reading5 steps to eco-friendly living: UK homeowner’s guide
As the world grapples with environmental challenges, the need for eco-conscious living has never been more pressing.
Continue readingRaise a mug to support local NHS services
The WISHH Charity invites you to host NHS Big Tea event for 75th anniversary.
Continue readingVolunteers to be celebrated at city centre event
HEY Smile Foundation is helping to host a festival of volunteers and everyone is invited to join the celebration.
Continue readingDaisy Appeal joins charity village to welcome Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to Hull marina
A bikers’ charity ride which has raised funds and awareness worldwide for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health arrived in Hull to be welcomed by a local charity village.
Continue readingVillage gardens open for charity
Five gardens in the East Yorkshire village of Shiponthorpe will open to the public to raise money for charity on the Saturday 3, Sunday 4 and Monday 5 June.
Continue readingYour local NHS health and wellbeing service is here to support you to feel better for the long term
The YOURhealth service delivered by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust across the East Riding of Yorkshire wants you to know that personal support and motivation is available to you.
Continue readingJan Garrill leaves a lasting legacy for the region as she steps down from Two Ridings Community Foundation and welcomes Celia McKeon as CEO
Two Ridings, the regional grant maker and trusted community foundation for local giving in North & East Yorkshire, said farewell to Jan Garrill at an upbeat event last night and welcomed Celia McKeon as the new Chief Executive.
Continue readingBaker crowns her career with gem of a cake for Daisy Appeal
A creative cake baker crowned her achievements over the years with a special Coronation treat made to mark the royal milestone and to support a regional charity.
Continue readingBest options for attracting a cash offer for your home
When selling a property, most people favour cash offers if they can get them. The reasons for this are relatively self-explanatory; a faster and more straightforward sales process, lower transaction costs (mortgage lenders are typically absent), and fewer risks.
Continue readingMen In Sheds Hull wins £5,000 grant after employees vote in John Good Group’s Grants for Good Fund
Men in Sheds Hull, a charity working to reduce social isolation for older men, has won £5,000 of unrestricted funds from the John Good Group’s highly competitive Grants for Good Fund. The growing charity beat over 400 entries to be shortlisted in the top five, before capturing the hearts of John Good Group employees to attract the most votes.
Continue readingOver £5,500 raised for educational charity, Run With It, to help fund future growth
A charity which focuses on raising the levels of literacy and numeracy across Hull and East Yorkshire has raised over £5,500 to help fund its expansion.
Continue readingCreative ideas to make your space light and airy
A bright and airy living space can make you feel more comfortable and energised compared to a darker home.
Continue readingHull business shortlisted for North East, Yorkshire & the Humber StartUp Award
The StartUp Awards have been launched to recognise the booming startup scene across the UK, which has accelerated since the 2019 pandemic. Over 800,000 new businesses were founded in the UK since 2021, a 4.3% increase from the year before.
Continue readingGardeners help fundraise for an amazing cause with Cottingham Open Gardens
This summer sees the return of Cottingham Open Gardens as budding gardeners within the Cottingham area collaborate to raise vital funds for Dove House Hospice.
Continue readingRun With It charity announces new Chair
A charity which provides educational support for young people across East Yorkshire is delighted to announce the appointment of Shaun Watts as its new Chair.
Continue readingLocal charity Dyslexia Sparks opens new centre
Dyslexia Sparks – Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia – officially opened their new centre in Hessle on Saturday 22 April.
Continue readingVictory Leisure Homes announces local charity of the year, Jamie Loncaster Memorial Fund
Luxury holiday home manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has announced its chosen charity for 2023 and 2024, which is an organisation particularly close to the hearts of the Victory team.
Continue readingHull Trains partners with The Trussell Trust to push community charity drive
Hull Trains and the Trussell Trust are calling on the general public to support a week-long appeal for donations to provide food to those in most need.
Continue readingYorkshire Air Ambulance receives £60,000 from local housebuilder following Charity of the Year initiative
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, raised an incredible £60,000 over a 12 month period for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, its charity of the year for 2022/23.
Continue readingMember of Hull Young People’s Parliament collects items for local food bank
We received this message from Logan Richards, a member of Hull Young People’s Parliament, and it warmed our hearts!
Continue readingHull charity Ready, Steady, Read seeking volunteers to improve literacy
Ready, Steady, Read is a Hull-based charity that aims to improve literacy in primary school children in the city and encourage a lifelong love of reading by recruiting, training and managing volunteers, placing them in local primary schools as reading mentors.
Continue readingFree family fun event as local charity Dyslexia Sparks opens new centre
Dyslexia Sparks – Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia – is holding a free family fun event, Saturday 22 April, to mark the grand opening of the organisation’s new centre in Hessle.
Continue readingJungle Jog aims to be a roaring success for local hospice
Thousands of children across Hull and East Yorkshire will be donning their jungle themed face masks to help support local charity Dove House Hospice this summer by taking part in their Jungle Jog fundraiser.
Continue readingStaff and customers of major retailer step up to support the Daisy Appeal
A leading medical research charity has secured the support of one of Yorkshire’s favourite retailers in a partnership which will raise funds and awareness.
Continue readingHull’s hidden heroes: Meet the charities and voluntary organisations striving to make Hull a healthier and happier place
The hidden heroes that make up Hull’s voluntary and community sector are coming together for a health and wellbeing event to showcase how they can support you – and what you can do to help them too.
Continue readingHoliday park egg-cells with Easter fundraiser for the Daisy Appeal
Families from across the north helped to provide a Bank Holiday boost for one of the region’s leading medical research charities as part of their Easter break at an award-winning holiday park.
Continue readingCost of living support for Hull residents – improving skills, know-how and resilience
Humber Job Hub CIC, in conjunction with Aviva Community Fund, aim to increase Cost of Living support for the people of Hull by providing them with IT access and skills, money management know-how and mental health support to build resilience and connections.
Continue readingHull cyclists gear up for 290-mile fundraiser
A pair of cyclists have set themselves a 290-mile fundraising challenge in support of homelessness charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding.
Continue readingWhy Hull’s cream telephone boxes matter
Dr Charlotte Tomlinson sent us this article, which pays tribute to nine of Hull and East Yorkshire’s telephone boxes being granted Grade II listed status.
Continue readingHull Trains #EmbraceEquity for International Women’s Day
Female colleagues at Hull Trains have been taking part in the #EmbraceEquity pose to help promote a diverse workforce as part of International Women’s Day.
Continue readingArtworks created by dementia group will pack a punchline at new exhibition
Works of art created by people living with dementia will be showcased at an event in Hull to raise awareness of the condition and to promote understanding of its impact on the senses – including humour.
Continue readingCivic Society snaps Beverley from the air to raise funds for Daisy Appeal
A leading medical research charity is flying high after kicking off its 2023 fundraising campaign by receiving the proceeds from a calendar showing a bird’s eye view of Beverley.
Continue readingHull City Council voices its support for LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
Hull City Council’s Fostering team and One Adoption North and Humber, North Yorkshire and the Humber’s regional adoption agency are showing their support for LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week (6-12 March) to encourage more LGBTQ+ people to consider adoption and fostering.
Continue readingCharities can now apply for an award of up to £5,000 from the Matthew Good Foundation as Grants for Good fund increases by 50%
The Matthew Good Foundation has increased the amount it will award through its established Grants for Good programme from £10,000 a quarter to £15,000. All shortlisted charities will receive higher amounts, and the award for the winning recipient each quarter will go up from £3,500 to £5000.
Continue readingDove House Hospice signs up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
The only multi-charity gift card is a social enterprise that helps people give more sustainably, buy more consciously and support good causes.
Continue readingCouncil funding for Library of Stuff to help residents save on energy costs
Hull’s Library of Stuff will soon have new equipment to help residents save energy, thanks to funding from Hull City Council.
Continue readingChatty Bus back on the road to connect local communities
Local bus company, East Yorkshire, is bringing back its Chatty Bus, an initiative that aims to fight social isolation and promote connection and local communication with the help of Age UK HEY (Hull and East Yorkshire) and local internet provider KCOM.
Continue readingUkrainian pets show their appreciation after huge donation from Hull business
Hundreds of shelter animals caught up in the war in Ukraine are being fed with food donated by a Hull firm.
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