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All in Charity
Bakers Dolphin supports challenge for local hospice
Weston Hospicecare’s annual Mendip Challenge took place on Sunday 2 June and local business Bakers Dolphin once again provided much-needed transport for charity walkers.
Natural Academy unveils inspiration behind this year's Chelsea Flower Show design
A Bristol-based not-for-profit has unveiled the inspiration behind its latest RHS Chelsea Flower Show entry, after taking home a silver medal at last year’s event.
Bakers Dolphin joins forces with Bristol Ensemble to ignite musical passions among North Somerset's youth
South West travel experts Bakers Dolphin have generously donated £1,000 to a new scheme aimed at enriching the lives of children in North Somerset through the power of music education and performance.
Westerleigh trio is doing things by halves
A three-man team from Westerleigh Group is doing things by halves when it comes to fund-raising – taking part in this year’s Great Bristol Run Half Marathon in aid of Dementia UK.
A Gala Dinner Charity Ball organised by a team of emerging leaders from De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel, near Bristol, has smashed its fund-raising target for the Brain Tumour Support charity.
Hold a cuppa or two for the Air Ambulance Crew
Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance has launched its latest fundraising initiative, ‘Brew for the Crew.’
How Wellington care home resident Nigel is inspiring a marathon run
As London braces itself for the TCS London Marathon this weekend, one man's determination shines brightly amid the sea of runners.
Openreach team gives back to the community
Giving a spring face-lift to the garden of the dementia home in Bridgwater where his father has been living for the past year was the activity of choice for specialist fibre engineer, Andrew Chaplin and 10 of his colleagues for their spring volunteer day.
Bristol Memorial Woodlands back local suicide support charity
In a new initiative to support individuals and families affected by the tragedy of suicide, a Bristol funeral venue has announced its partnership with local charity Sunflowers Suicide Support.
Westerleigh Group extends its partnership with Dementia UK
Westerleigh Group has extended its partnership with specialist dementia nursing charity Dementia UK, pledging to raise £160,000 for the charity on top of the £140,000 it has raised over the past year.
Evelyn Partners staff announce charity challenge in memory of late colleague
Employees at the Bristol office of Evelyn Partners, the leading integrated wealth management and professional services group, have launched a charity fundraising challenge in memory of their colleague Dave Mouncey.
Clarke Willmott puts World Encephalitis Day in the spotlight
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP is shining a light on misdiagnosis as part of its annual efforts in support of World Encephalitis Day tomorrow (22nd FEB).
Emerging Leaders stage Grand Ball in aid of Brain Tumour Support
A team of emerging leaders from De Vere Tortworth Court Hotel, near Bristol, have organised a Gala Dinner Charity Ball which they hope will raise thousands of pounds for Brain Tumour Support.
Bristol charity wins national grant funding for electrical safety education
Lifeskills Learning for Living, based at The Create Centre in Bristol, has won significant funding to promote electrical safety in the home to reduce deaths, injuries and damage caused by electricity.
Westerleigh Group raises more than £70k for Dementia UK
Westerleigh Group has donated nearly £71,000 to Dementia UK following a campaign which ran during World Alzheimer’s month.
Local man inspires choir to raise over £700 for Alzheimer's UK
A man who inspired the Taunton Male Voice Choir to stage a fundraising concert in aid of Alzheimer’s UK in Oake on Saturday (25 November) has said he is delighted that over £700 was raised by the event.
Clarke Willmott announces national charity partner as part of new community strategy
Law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has announced a national charity partnership to launch its focus on a community strategy support for social mobility. It’s part of a wider commitment as a firm to its ESG plans.
Footballing hoteliers net over £500 for charity
Teams from a dozen Bristol hotels netted more than £500 for charity after taking part in a fund-raising football tournament.
New football boots give refugees something to aim for
Desperate to play football, yet so short of resources they have been taking to the pitch barefoot, members of a Bristol team whose members are all refugees or asylum seekers – are celebrating a supply of new boots thanks to a firm of local housebuilders.