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Derby Crematorium Recycles Metal for £17K Charity Gift
A crematorium's metal recycling program just gave £17,000 to a charity founded by a teenage cancer patient. The scheme turns coffin fittings into hope for families facing the unthinkable. #
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Derby Vet Attempts 40 Iron Triathlons in 40 Days at Age 40
A veterinarian from Derby is celebrating her 40th birthday by attempting to set a world record: completing 40 consecutive iron-distance triathlons in 40 days. Laura Massey-Pugh is already more than halfway through the grueling challenge, inspiring her community while raising funds for local youth charities.
Derby Couple Bikes 18,000 Miles in Record 123 Days
Amy and Kyle Hudson from Derby shattered the around-the-world cycling record by 82 days, completing their 18,000-mile journey through 20 countries while raising £55,000 for mental health charities. Their triumph is even sweeter because cycling saved both their lives.
Glasgow Charity Raises £1.2M for 12 UK Health Organizations
The Emmie Smillie Charity Foundation just donated £1.2 million to a dozen UK charities supporting cancer patients and children's healthcare. Football legends including Sir Alex Ferguson and Alan Shearer helped raise the massive sum through charity events this past year.
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Derby Crematorium Recycles Metal, Raises £17K for Cancer Lodge
A crematorium's metal recycling program turned coffin fittings into £17,000 for a charity founded by a teenage cancer patient. Hannah's Hope provides free respite lodges where young cancer patients and their families can rest and reconnect.
UK Charity Breaks Records with $209M in Donations
A Christian funding charity just wrapped up its best year ever, processing $209 million in donations and distributing over 1 million grants to churches and charities. The surge means thousands of community programs got the funding they needed to keep helping people.
Rogers Donates $1M to Alberta Children's Charities
Rogers Communications just kicked off a $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities through the Rogers Charity Classic, a golf tournament that's raised over $164 million since it started. Last year alone, the event brought in a record $26.6 million to help thousands of kids access counseling, sports programs, and family support.
Small Charity Grows Website Traffic to 40,000 Visitors
A six-person charity struggling with costly website updates found a solution that transformed their online presence. Fashion and Textile Children's Trust now reaches 40,000 annual visitors after switching platforms.
Charity Sells 17,000 Rescued Roses for 25p a Bunch
A flower rescue charity in England just received its biggest donation ever: 17,000 white roses that would have been thrown away. They're selling them for 25 pence each, turning waste into hundreds of pounds for mental health groups and cancer charities.
Irish Sports Group Gives €1.8M to 60+ Charities Since 2008
Ireland's largest community sports organization has donated over €1.8 million to charities across the island in less than two decades. The GAA just opened applications for four new charity partners to share €100,000 in 2027.
Toy Story Porsches Raise $3M for Kids' Charities
Three hand-painted Porsche 911s inspired by Toy Story characters just sold to an anonymous collector who's donating all $3 million to children's charities. Each custom car took 350 hours to create and will help Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children's Foundation.
TrainPal Lets Passengers Add Charity Donations to Tickets
A new feature from rail booking app TrainPal lets travelers donate pennies to railway charities right at checkout. Since 2010, this micro-donation technology has raised £83 million across more than 1,250 charities.
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Rogers Charity Golf Raises Record $26.6M for Alberta Kids
A charity golf tournament in Alberta just shattered records by raising $26.6 million to help children across the province. Since its start, the Rogers Charity Classic has now raised over $164 million for youth programs.
UK Scraps VAT on Business Donations to Charities
British businesses can now donate goods to charities without paying tax, removing a barrier that discouraged corporate giving. The change comes as charity donations have dropped by £1.4 billion in just one year.
Rangers Charity Donates £10k to Veterans in Scotland
The Rangers Charity Foundation just handed £10,000 to two Scottish veterans charities that provide daily support, hot meals, and mental health services to former military members and their families. The donation marks the end of a season-long partnership that's part of over £271,000 the Foundation has given to armed forces causes.
SA Charity Shop Raises R2.1M for Animal Welfare in 2025
A South African charity shop turned donated goods into over R2.1 million for animal welfare last year, funding 371 sterilizations and emergency care across the country. Since 2012, SAINTs has now contributed over R30 million to helping vulnerable animals.
Ohio Charity Gets $30K Lifeline After Funding Crisis
An Ohio animal charity forced to pause all services last month just got a $30,000 donation to open a thrift store. The Italian Scholarship League is helping Animal Charity of Ohio create a sustainable funding source for years to come. ---
K9 Charity Gets Life-Saving Vest from National Charity
A yellow lab who helps catch child predators in Kentucky just received a protective vest worth $1,800, thanks to a nonprofit that's outfitted over 6,000 police dogs nationwide. K9 Charity specializes in sniffing out hidden electronics that could contain evidence of abuse.
Charity Shop Worker Finds £4,000 in Gold Jewelry
A charity shop employee discovered Indian gold jewelry worth £4,000 sewn into the lining of a donated coat. The unexpected treasure turned a humble donation into a major windfall for the charity's cause.
Nuneaton Charity Raises £500,000 Over 38 Years for Hospital
A grassroots charity started with a single football match has raised half a million pounds for intensive care over nearly four decades. BASICS closes its doors after becoming the second-largest charity supporter in hospital history.
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