Father with rare blood cancer releases charity single in bid for donor
A father of two with an incurable form of blood cancer is releasing a charity single, backed by comedian Al Murray, in a bid to find a donor.
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22 men are richer than 325 million women in Africa – Oxfam report
The 22 richest men in the world have more wealth than 325 million women in Africa, a report by Oxfam has found.
Charity runner taking on one marathon for every Wigan win this season
An amateur runner is aiming to raise thousands of pounds for charity by tackling one marathon for every football game Wigan Athletic win this season.
Domestic abuse support groups share £664,000 lottery cash
Organisations supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse are sharing £664,000 of funding.
The Honest Truth: Scottish SPCA boss on the highs and horrors of working with Scotland’s animal welfare charity
Animal welfare boss Mike Flynn has rescued thousands of vulnerable creatures, including a crocodile from the boot of a car.
Half of parents wait at least 18 months for autism diagnosis, charity warns
Around half of parents are waiting at least a year and a half for their child to be formally diagnosed with autism, a charity has warned.
Big-hearted Edinburgh boy refuses birthday gifts to donate £2,000
A thoughtful schoolboy has raised thousands of pounds for charity by refusing presents for his past four birthdays.
Extra cash needed to make homes more energy efficient, says charity
A charity has urged the Scottish Government to boost funding to help make homes more energy efficient to £256 million a year.
Speedo Mick halfway to raising £100,000 by walking 1,000 miles in swimwear
A man famous for attending English Premier League football matches wearing Speedos is aiming to raise £100,000 by walking 1,000 miles in just his swimming gear.
The day I… climbed Everest for mum: Marie Curie patron Petra shares her story
Climbing Everest is a feeling you just can’t imagine. Unless you have been there, standing on the rooftop of the world, it’s impossible to describe the euphoria that sweeps over you as you come within touching distance of the heavens.
Ellie Goulding says homelessness in the UK has ‘got worse’
Singer Ellie Goulding has said that problems with homelessness in the UK are getting worse as she volunteered at a centre which provides shelter over Christmas.