Charity news

Vital therapy for South Cheshire patients faces risk of closure

Vital therapy for South Cheshire patients faces risk of closure

Charity bosses say vital complementary therapy offered to end-of-life patients in South Cheshire could end because of a funding shortage.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity is appealing for help to raise £20,000 to keep its complementary therapies service going.

January 22, 2025
Nantwich Tractor Run raises more than £1,800 for RDA

Nantwich Tractor Run raises more than £1,800 for RDA

A festive Tractor Run in Nantwich has helped raise more than £1,800 for the Nantwich Riding for the Disabled group.

Around 40 tractors adorned with Christmas lights toured the roads in and around Nantwich back in December, thrilling many spectators.

January 21, 2025
Nantwich RDA “Horse of Hope” appeal hits final stretch

Nantwich RDA “Horse of Hope” appeal hits final stretch

Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has put out an urgent plea for support as the deadline for its fundraising appeal rapidly approaches.

RDA launched its “Horse of Hope” appeal in December aiming to raise £18,300 to buy a new horse and specialist equipment following the retirement of trusty steed Patrick.

January 12, 2025
Cheshire charity chief from Nantwich set for Arctic challenge

Cheshire charity chief from Nantwich set for Arctic challenge

A charity boss from Nantwich is to undertake an Arctic Frontier Challenge to raise funds for families affected by childhood cancers.

Richard Driffield, CEO of The Joshua Tree charity, will set out on January 15 for a three-day journey spanning 40 miles inside the Arctic Circle.

December 28, 2024
Calveley Academy spreads festive cheer with charity Elf Run

Calveley Academy spreads festive cheer with charity Elf Run

Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich was full of festive fun and generosity when pupils took part in a fundraising “Elf Run”.

The event was a huge success, with an impressive £1,322 raised for St Luke’s Hospice.

December 23, 2024
Round Table collects record £17,000 from Santa float

Round Table collects record £17,000 from Santa float

Crewe and Nantwich Round Table smashed their record by collecting more than £17,000 in their Christmas float rounds.

Santa visited all corners of Nantwich and Crewe over the past three weeks, bringing festive joy to families.

December 23, 2024
Nantwich girl chops off hair to raise money for cancer charity

Nantwich girl chops off hair to raise money for cancer charity

A young Nantwich girl had her long locks chopped off to raise money for a cancer charity.

Big-hearted Aria Ruiz, a pupil at Highfields Primary, wanted to do something in aid of The Little Princess Trust.

December 22, 2024
Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

Nantwich girl fundraises after being diagnosed with T1 Diabetes

A diabetic five-year-old Nantwich girl has been fundraising for a diabetes charity by selling magical reindeer food!

Little Sofia decided she wanted to raise awareness after she was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes.

December 16, 2024
Fundraising meal for Ukraine raises £2,200 in Nantwich

Fundraising meal for Ukraine raises £2,200 in Nantwich

By Jonathan White
Nantwich came together for a fundraising “We Eat They Eat” event organised by Soul2soul Wellbeing to support aid efforts in Ukraine.

It was held at the Basmati Bangladeshi & Indian restaurant in Nantwich and featured a four-course meal, a fundraising auction, and a talk from Gary Fear, a volunteer aiding Ukraine.

December 12, 2024
Nantwich RDA wins star backing for ‘Horse of Hope’ crowdfunding appeal

Nantwich RDA wins star backing for ‘Horse of Hope’ crowdfunding appeal

TV star Martin Clunes is backing Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled’s new crowdfunding campaign to purchase a ‘Horse of Hope’ and specialist equipment.

The Doc Martin actor, who is President of the British Horse Society, has thrown his weight behind the fundraising drive to replace Patrick – a well-loved and trusty steed now retired from the charity after five years of service.

December 1, 2024
Mornflake backs South Cheshire domestic abuse charity appeal

Mornflake backs South Cheshire domestic abuse charity appeal

A South Cheshire charity supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse has received a cash boost as it braces for a seasonal surge in cases.

MyCWA, known as Cheshire Without Abuse, has launched a Christmas appeal which it hopes will raise money to support adult and child victims.

November 27, 2024
Nantwich man’s driving missions to help Ukraine families

Nantwich man’s driving missions to help Ukraine families

A Nantwich man is looking for support to help with his missions taking aid to families in war-torn Ukraine.

Carl Oakes has joined a number of charities as a driver taking vehicles over to the European country where millions have left their homes since the Russian invasion.

November 27, 2024
Three Wrens Gin raises more than £2,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Wrens Gin raises more than £2,000 for St Luke’s Hospice

Three Wrens Gin in Nantwich is the toast of St Luke’s Hospice after raising more than £2,000 through sales of their limited edition, Pepper Street Gin!

The company, which opened a new bar The Next on Pepper Street earlier this year, donated £5 from each bottle sold.

November 26, 2024