Charity: Last News

Cambusbarron childminder Moira Kerr and her young charges have epitomised the spirit of the Stirling Observer Give A Gift Appeal.

One of the most stressful parts about Christmas is shopping for presents for your loved ones. While thinking of the perfect presents for your family can be hard, it becomes even more difficult if you're on a tight budget.

Christmas is getting close, and folks are dashing to the shops for some last-minute shopping.

The founders of St Andrew's Hospice are leaving the charity's future in the hands of its trustees.

A big-hearted Lanarkshire gardener is launching a Christmas tree removal service and kindly donating a percentage of his profits to Loaves and Fishes.

Older Brits with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or additional care needs are being urged to contact a charity for direct help in claiming Attendance Allowance. Independent Age can assist people over State Pension age claim either £72.65 or £108.55 each week, which amounts to either £290.60 or £434.20 every four weeks as it is paid every four weeks.

A charity representing Romani Gypsy, Roma and Irish Traveller communities has brought an official complaint against Greater Manchester Police following the force's controversial use of a dispersal order.

A top health charity has raised concerns over a fall in the number of people participating in cancer screening. It comes despite new figures demonstrating the effectiveness of these tests in early cancer detection.

For those thinking you need to toss out your tarnished pots and plates before Christmas - a new hack might just save you some cash.

Celebrity Jeopardy is coming back for a third season!

A hearty band of volunteers have been helping youngsters in Larkhall and the surrounding area enjoy an extra special Christmas.

Kind-hearted customers at Tesco's Airdrie and Coatbridge stores have donated more than 8000 meals to make a difference in their local communities.

Loose Women's Denise Welch has expressed her delight at working on Emmerdale, describing it as "an honour" to join the cast for the intense court case of Tom King and Belle Dingle.

Olivia Rodrigo is due to donate a substantial amount of money to several women’s charities across the globe.Per a Billboard report, the ‘Good 4 U’ singer-songwriter has announced that she will be donating a hefty sum of money, taken from ticket sales for her ‘Guts’ world tour, to key organisations focusing on women’s issues.The singer has been a vocal reproductive rights activist, having announced the launch of The Fund 4 Good initiative earlier this year as part of the ‘Guts’ world tour.The sum will amount to over US$2million, and will be spread across 10 organisations that champion girls’ education, women’s reproductive rights and the prevention of gender-based violence.The 10 charities are the US’ National Network of Abortion Funds, Canada’s Women’s Shelters’ Europe’s Women Against Violence Europe, Thailand’s the Pratthanadee Foundation, South Korea’s Korea Foundation For Women, Hong Kong’s Harmony House Limited, Singapore’s Aidha, Japan’s NPO Women’s Saya-Saya, Australia’s Wesnet and finally the Philippines’ Jhpiego.The upcoming donations come after Rodrigo – who is half-Filipina– in October performed in the Philippines for the first time, and donated all of her concert’s profits to Jhpiego.She wrote: “I got to visit the organization while I was in Manila and was so impressed by the work they are doing providing healthcare to women and girls in the Philippines. It was the most special show and the most meaningful trip.

Pete Wicks has been flooded with messages from fans as he shared an update on his 'new adventure' after his last dance on Strictly Come Dancing.

A small Manchester foodbank has begun preparations for its mammoth Christmas appeal, due to roll out a week today.

and (aka Prince Harry and Meghan Markle) are allowing the public the tiniest peek. In their just-released holiday card we get a glimpse at son Archie and daughter Lilibet, and their matching bright red hair is just too cute.The card, which you can see , features six pictures, five of them featuring Meghan and/or Harry doing charity and traveling throughout the year.

Wow, we didn’t realize it had been so long since we’d seen the little Prince and Princess!

Big-hearted staff at HMP & YOI Stirling are helping to spread some festive cheer after donating to a charity collection.

Scotland’s children’s hospice charity CHAS has thanked funnyman Kevin Bridges after he donated £20,000 ahead of Christmas.

A new campaign could result in state pensioners getting as much as £30,000 a year from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). A petition, posted on the government website, is calling for the State Pension to be provided to all those at the age of 60 while increasing it to the equivalent of 48 hours at the rate of the National Living Wage.