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Lumbers Raises £4,500 for Voluntary Action LeicesterShire at successful charity event
Voluntary Action LeicesterShire helps people build brighter futures. L-R: Dominic Gomersall and Trace Voss Luxury jeweller, Lumbers ,...
Jul 82 min read


Kasabian star Serge Pizzorno designs elephant for Stomp Round Leicester art trail
Serge joins LOROS hospice’s campaign. Serge Pizzorno of Kasabian joins LOROS Campaign LOROS Hospice has unveiled a special celebrity...
Jun 302 min read


Leicester's Windrush Tea Party under threat
The m uch-loved Leicester Windrush Tea Party appeals for urgent support. The Windrush Tea Party needs funds for 2025's event to take...
Apr 232 min read


Everards announces Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland as Charity of the Year 2025
They've already raised £4,000 through a charity auction. Andy Wilson MBE of Everards and Tony Donovon of Age UK Leicester Everards has...
Apr 32 min read


Leicester comedy night at Furnley House – laughter for a great cause!
Get ready for a night of top-tier comedy, all in support of local charities. All proceeds from the evening will go directly to the...
Feb 151 min read


Homeless charity has released a Christmas song and video featuring scenes of Loughborough
In a heartwarming initiative, Falcon Support Services has unveiled a new Christmas song, 'Are You Lighting the Way This Christmas'.
Dec 21, 20241 min read


Curve theatre spreads joy with local community this Christmas
Thanks to a donation from Leicester-based wealth management company Mattioli Woods, Curve will share a special free performance for families
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Insight steps up for childhood cancer walking one-million steps to fundraise for Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group
Leicester-based digital marketing agency Insight Consultancy has once again demonstrated its commitment to giving back to the community.
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Age UK launches make way for Santa Campaign
With seven weeks to go until the big day, Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is calling on the local community to donate their pre-loved to...
Nov 8, 20242 min read


Voluntary Action Leicestershire announced finalists for fourth annual awards
Ceremony to take place in October. Voluntary Action LeicesterShire (VAL) is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 VAL Awards....
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Lamp trustees appoint Gareth James as new CEO
Mental health charity Lamp Leicester will see Gareth take over from Richard Kotulecki. Lamp, Leicester-based mental health charity, has...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Leicester legal charity becomes law centre and joins national network
Leicester Community Advice and Law Centre applied for law centre status in 2023. A legal advice charity which has been helping people in...
Jul 16, 20243 min read


Over £11k raised by Furnley House Foundation FiveAthlon Challenge
It supported Steps Conductive Education Centre, Focus Charity, and Heartwize. From June 5-9, Furnley House chief executive officer Stefan...
Jun 28, 20242 min read


New Charity Link chair as Leicester charity approaches 150th year of changing lives in need
George Oliver is the founder of 1284 and a previous editor of the Leicester Mercury. George Oliver has been announced as the new Charity...
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Pigs really can fly: Design company wins award after pig lift invention
Rescued pigs relieved after much-needed pedicure. Leicestershire design company Designeering has created a pioneering device to...
Apr 26, 20242 min read


Running events in Leicester: Annual Lamp 5k mental health challenge is back bigger than ever
Charity running event in Leicester raising awareness of mental health challenges. Leicester-based mental health charity Lamp has launched...
Jan 19, 20242 min read


Lamp appoints Liam Deacy as new Chief Operating Officer
Applying over a decade’s fundraising and charity sector expertise. Mental health advocacy charity Lamp has appointed Liam Deacy as its...
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Successful Colour Run for Living Without Abuse charity
The Loughborough-based event returned on Sunday 2nd July 2023. The fifth annual Loughborough Colour Run hosted by Living Without Abuse...
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Bistrot diners donate dinners to those in need simply by booking a table
Bistrot Pierre Leicester provides heartwarming initiative. Leicester diners celebrating with friends and family by eating out this...
Dec 9, 20222 min read


Leicester law firm supports Headway
Nelson selects three charities to support. Charity has always been important to leading city centre law firm Nelsons. This week the firm...
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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