Charity news

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
RSPCA Stapeley Grange running out of space for hedgehogs

RSPCA Stapeley Grange running out of space for hedgehogs

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are experiencing their busiest hedgehog season nationwide for three years, with intake numbers already higher than the whole of 2023.

Nationally, by mid-November well over 2,000 had been taken in this year by the charity’s four wildlife centres.

November 25, 2024
Black Lion charity evening gives cash boost to Nantwich causes

Black Lion charity evening gives cash boost to Nantwich causes

Proceeds from a “Taste of Cheshire” gin and cheese evening at The Black Lion in Nantwich have been served up to two worthy causes in the town.

The charity event raised £500 which was split between Nantwich Christie Hospital Support Group and the Rotary Club of Nantwich.

November 21, 2024
Millfields fundraising

Millfields Primary Academy pupils dance to fundraising success

Pupils at Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich have been putting their best feet forward to fundraise for local causes!

A recent dance-a-thon raised an amazing £2,700.10, to be split between two charities close to the school’s heart – Macmillan Cancer Support and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

November 11, 2024
Crime Commissioner’s £5,000 grant to Nantwich Youth and Community Centre

Crime Commissioner’s £5,000 grant to Nantwich Youth and Community Centre

The new Nantwich Youth and Community Centre was officially unveiled at a packed event in the revamped facility tonight (November 8).

Scores of youngsters and their families along with civic leaders and the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner were present at the event on Birchin Lane.

November 8, 2024
Rebekah is top dog after raising Paw Prints for Freedom funds

Rebekah is top dog after raising Paw Prints for Freedom funds

A young Nantwich girl is proving to be top dog by raising vital funds for the Paw Prints to Freedom charity.

Rebekah Edwards, nine, has so far raised hundreds of pounds – including some from a swear jar used at her mum’s wedding!

November 5, 2024
Motherwell Cheshire reports record demand for services in 2024

Motherwell Cheshire reports record demand for services in 2024

Motherwell Cheshire supported more than 5,000 people in 2024, a record high for the Wistaston charity, its annual meeting heard.

Women and girls of all ages have turned to the charity for support with poor mental health, anxiety, depression, managing menopause, mothering challenges or grief following baby loss.

October 31, 2024
Black cats in Halloween season as cattery seeks new owners

Black cats in Halloween season as cattery seeks new owners

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are hoping to dispel myths surrounding black cats as they are three times more likely to come into their care.

New figures show there are now almost 700 black and black and white cats in RSPCA centres waiting for new homes.

October 30, 2024
Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal on Nantwich square

Royal British Legion launches Poppy Appeal on Nantwich square

By Jonathan White
The annual Poppy Appeal has been launched by the Royal British Legion in Nantwich.

The Nantwich & District Branch of the Royal British Legion had dedicated stall on Nantwich town square at the weekend.

October 29, 2024
Rotary Club of Nantwich issues appeal for new members

Rotary Club of Nantwich issues appeal for new members

Rotary Club of Nantwich have issued an appeal to attract new members to the organisation.

The club currently has 22 members and meets each Tuesday at 12.45pm at The Bowling Green in Nantwich.

October 29, 2024