Charity

The Salvation Army has responded to the cold snap in Blackburn

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Rough sleeper support at Salvation Army as cold snap bites

Danny presents Yvonne with the donation raised by the band night he organised and played in with his band The Monkeymen

Danny presents Yvonne with the donation raised by the band night he organised and played in with his band The Monkeymen

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Bands host concert to say 'thank you' to cancer foundation

The match was part of Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s commitment to the EFL Week of Action.

The match was part of Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s commitment to the EFL Week of Action.

Premier League winner supports inclusive game at Rovers

Afghan refugee Aziza sews an incubator cover for premature babies at a group run by Lancashire County Council’s Refugee Integration Team and local charity Roots to Branches

Afghan refugee Aziza sews an incubator cover for premature babies at a group run by Lancashire County Council’s Refugee Integration Team and local charity Roots to Branches

Refugees and immigration

'Sewing was our lifeline under the Taliban - now we use it for poorly babies here'

Animals at the RSPCA Lancashire East Branch animal centre near Accrington have got their Christmas wish lists in early

Animals at the RSPCA Lancashire East Branch animal centre near Accrington have got their Christmas wish lists in early

Christmas wish list for animals at East Lancashire RSPCA branch

The Blackburn 10k returns in December and is being supported by Barratt Homes

The Blackburn 10k returns in December and is being supported by Barratt Homes

Blackburn's 10k race next month gets big name sponsor

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Ribble Valley Ride founder Bill Honeywell presents Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Sue Swire with the Ribble Valley Ride 2024 donation

Ribble Valley Ride founder Bill Honeywell presents Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Sue Swire with the Ribble Valley Ride 2024 donation

Epic cycle ride donates £4,000 towards cancer charity

The Institute of Research & Reforms International (IRR) and the Rehman Malik Foundation have launched the Winter Fuel Support Campaign

The Institute of Research & Reforms International (IRR) and the Rehman Malik Foundation have launched the Winter Fuel Support Campaign

Global charity steps up to help Lancashire pensioners with energy bills

Shoppers in Lancashire can donate items via the community donation points in their local Aldi store before they will then be distributed to good causes

Shoppers in Lancashire can donate items via the community donation points in their local Aldi store before they will then be distributed to good causes

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Aldi asks shoppers in Lancashire to donate items to help struggling foodbanks

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

IMO hosted 'Gambling Related Harm (GRH)' in collaboration with Red Card Gambling

IMO hosted 'Gambling Related Harm (GRH)' in collaboration with Red Card Gambling

Ex-footballer shares first-hand experiences of gambling addiction

Vic, Blackburn, Warners Arms, Accrington, Black Bull, Haslingden and The Lord Nelson, Nelson

Vic, Blackburn, Warners Arms, Accrington, Black Bull, Haslingden and The Lord Nelson, Nelson

Christmas cards

The East Lancs pubs spreading Christmas cheer in card scene

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Blackburn TikTok star ‘shocked’ after foodbank used by working people

Clayton Boxing Club achieve their funding target to extend veterans programme

Clayton Boxing Club achieve their funding target to extend veterans programme

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Boxing club raises over £12k to support veterans

Omaze’s prize draw offers the chance to win a waterside winter wonderland in the Lake District worth £4m

Omaze’s prize draw offers the chance to win a waterside winter wonderland in the Lake District worth £4m

£4m waterside property with spa in the Lake District could be yours for £10

At the Haslingden Remebrance Sunday service

At the Haslingden Remebrance Sunday service

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Veteran reflects on epic 60 mile Remembrance hike across Rossendale

One resident receiving a hamper last Christmas

One resident receiving a hamper last Christmas

Care provider asking residents to spread Christmas cheer with hampers

Mr Stevenson will use his lived experience in the Armed Forces and professional expertise to provide leadership, guidance, and strategic oversight

Mr Stevenson will use his lived experience in the Armed Forces and professional expertise to provide leadership, guidance, and strategic oversight

Paralympic gold medallist becomes trustee of armed forces charity

St George’s Mill Hill Scout Group receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

St George’s Mill Hill Scout Group receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Kings Awards for Voluntary Service

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Scout group awarded 'the highest UK honour for voluntary service'

Dan Paton is pushing the boundaries in a bid to raise £5,000 in memory of his goddaughter.

Dan Paton is pushing the boundaries in a bid to raise £5,000 in memory of his goddaughter.

Dan running monumental 3,500 miles in memory of goddaughter Sophie

Maddi's Butterflies donates new pjyamas to children in hospital

Maddi's Butterflies donates new pjyamas to children in hospital

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'I want to carry on her legacy': Festive pyjama appeal in memory of daughter returns

A multi-faith group which has led a number of community cohesion projects across Burnley has been honoured.

A multi-faith group which has led a number of community cohesion projects across Burnley has been honoured.

Multi-faith group honoured for efforts to improve community cohesion

The Tractor Run

The Tractor Run

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Tractor run returns to East Lancs - everything you need to know

Leyland Garden Centre is spreading Christmas magic this year with a giveaway

Leyland Garden Centre is spreading Christmas magic this year with a giveaway

Garden centre planning Christmas giveaway for deserving local hero

Thousands turned out in Blackburn for the annual Bonfire night at Witton Park.

Thousands turned out in Blackburn for the annual Bonfire night at Witton Park.

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Amazing drone images capture mountain of pallets for Blackburn bonfire

Year23 Tattoo in Blackburn held a fundraising event for The Wish Centre

Year23 Tattoo in Blackburn held a fundraising event for The Wish Centre

Tattoo parlour holds fundraiser with a difference for domestic abuse charity

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

The 2024 Community Volunteer Awards took place at King George's Hall inBlackburn

The 2024 Community Volunteer Awards took place at King George's Hall inBlackburn

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All the amazing winners from the 2024 CVS Awards

A Blackburn-based charity has donated £10,000 to the Guys Cancer Charity in London.

A Blackburn-based charity has donated £10,000 to the Guys Cancer Charity in London.

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Beat Breast Cancer makes generous donation to Guys Cancer Charity

Bishop Philip milking a cow at Bolton Fold Farm and on a tractor at Botton Head Farm, Lowgill.

Bishop Philip milking a cow at Bolton Fold Farm and on a tractor at Botton Head Farm, Lowgill.

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Bishop takes part in whirlwind tour of Lancashire farms

Corporate Fundraiser, Marisa Bannan is encouraging businesses to come forward and support the hospice

Corporate Fundraiser, Marisa Bannan is encouraging businesses to come forward and support the hospice

Businesses urged to back 'Baubles of Care' campaign for hospice

Jack Bannister (Rapid IT), Jean Anderson (One Woman At A Time), Victor Giannandrea (business mentor), Celia Gaze (The Wellbeing Farm), Chris Stevenson (Rapid IT).

Jack Bannister (Rapid IT), Jean Anderson (One Woman At A Time), Victor Giannandrea (business mentor), Celia Gaze (The Wellbeing Farm), Chris Stevenson (Rapid IT).

East Lancashire woman heading to Kenya to set up school's IT system

Rovers Runners are asked to raise money to support the Community Wellbeing Hub’s Cancer Prehab Programme at Ewood Park.

Rovers Runners are asked to raise money to support the Community Wellbeing Hub’s Cancer Prehab Programme at Ewood Park.

Blackburn 10K: Here's how you can be part of the Rovers Runners

A man working for Northern has given a home to an abandoned dog who was found wandering near the railway line

A man working for Northern has given a home to an abandoned dog who was found wandering near the railway line

Railway workers save abandoned dog found near tracks

The team at Arts 2 Heal with director of The Samaritans in Blackburn, Paula Fairbairn (right).

The team at Arts 2 Heal with director of The Samaritans in Blackburn, Paula Fairbairn (right).

Buy a link for 'vibrant' paper chain and support these two amazing charities

Lancashire Tea supports the Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Lancashire Tea supports the Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Free cups of tea for patients and families at Rosemere Cancer Centre

Shackleton Hall Team Ian Whittaker, Caroline Firth, Andrew Brown, Zainab Dhukai

Shackleton Hall Team Ian Whittaker, Caroline Firth, Andrew Brown, Zainab Dhukai

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Charity announces open day at new support hub

, Charlotte Drinkwater will take part in a lantern walk

, Charlotte Drinkwater will take part in a lantern walk

Girl's health now 'at all-time high' after needing weekly CPR to stay alive

Hussein (left) with Denise and Imtiaz Patel

Hussein (left) with Denise and Imtiaz Patel

Blackburn hospital patients and staff touched by 'kind donation' from charity

Blackburn with Darwen received £15.6 million in lottery funding

Blackburn with Darwen received £15.6 million in lottery funding

National Lottery Community Fund

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Blackburn with Darwen gets second highest amount of lottery funding per head

A meeting of one of the social groups

A meeting of one of the social groups

Singing group launching for people with dementia to combat loneliness

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary has around 600 cats and rabbits on it's waiting list

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary has around 600 cats and rabbits on it's waiting list

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Hundreds of animals on ‘dire’ waiting list at sanctuary

Sliding Doors is a charity offering social activities, and worthwhile volunteering opportunities for people with disabilities

Sliding Doors is a charity offering social activities, and worthwhile volunteering opportunities for people with disabilities

Two community groups each handed £1,000 funding boosts

The event featured a presentation detailing the mapping of services provided by the mosques and churches in the area.

The event featured a presentation detailing the mapping of services provided by the mosques and churches in the area.

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Work of churches and mosque praised at event

Barratt Manchester have donated to Greater Good Project so they can perform music and dance classes in care homes

Barratt Manchester have donated to Greater Good Project so they can perform music and dance classes in care homes

Housing developer donates £1,000 to combat loneliness in East Lancs

Star, Patch and Luna were found hungry, thirsty and living in an empty house

Star, Patch and Luna were found hungry, thirsty and living in an empty house

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Amazing transformation of 3 dogs rescued from filthy home - pictures

Patients in hospices across Lancashire and Yorkshire will benefit from improved facilities after receiving over £30,000 in donations

Patients in hospices across Lancashire and Yorkshire will benefit from improved facilities after receiving over £30,000 in donations

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Tesco customers and staff raise more than £30k for hospices in need

Lancashire Carers enjoy free well-being session run by Carers Link Lancashire

Lancashire Carers enjoy free well-being session run by Carers Link Lancashire

Unpaid carers in East Lancs receive £3,000 grant from building society

Dawn O’Brien from St Anne’s will be shaving her hair on Halloween to raise funds for the men’s mental health charity, Andy’s Man Club

Dawn O’Brien from St Anne’s will be shaving her hair on Halloween to raise funds for the men’s mental health charity, Andy’s Man Club

'From Cousin Itt to Uncle Fester' - Mum's Halloween head shave for Andy's Man Club

Last season's poppy auction by Rovers raised almost £5,000

Last season's poppy auction by Rovers raised almost £5,000

Rovers and Burnley to auction match shirts again for Poppy Appeal

The Cadent Foundation fund will support people living in the most vulnerable situations

The Cadent Foundation fund will support people living in the most vulnerable situations

Charity to help distribute £2m fund to tackle fuel poverty this winter

Denise Gee (left) receives donations from Great Harwood Women's Institute

Denise Gee (left) receives donations from Great Harwood Women's Institute

Womens Institute

Women whose knitting and sewing donation "embodies East Lancashire's kindness"

Lee Cunningham and Dermot Gallagher tackled the challenge earlier this month

Lee Cunningham and Dermot Gallagher tackled the challenge earlier this month

Charity Fundraiser

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Blackburn men climb Mount Kilimanjaro in "gruelling" challenge