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.
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Civic 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.
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Hull 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.
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Charities 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.
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Dove 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.
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Council 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.
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Chatty 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.
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Ukrainian 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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Help WISHH raise smiles for sick children this Easter
Hull Hospital’s WISHH Charity is helping raise smiles across children’s wards by providing arts, crafts, games and other themed items to help keep children and young people occupied over the Easter holiday period. Here’s how you can get involved.
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Attend Mind’s Masquerade Gala and join the fight for better mental health
Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind will be holding a Masquerade Gala to raise much needed funds and awareness so that they can be there for more local people struggling with their mental health and wellbeing.
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