Charity news

Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

Women in Workplace campaign earns award for Wistaston charity

A health and wellbeing charity in Wistaston is celebrating a prestigious award as it launches new initiatives to empower women and protect those at risk.

Motherwell Cheshire, which runs a Community Share Hub on Beech Drive, has received the High Sheriff of Cheshire award for Outstanding Community Engagement.

April 16, 2023
Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian Wootton has completed an amazing 500-mile canal run for Mid Cheshire Hospitals critical care unit.

For the last three years, he has run 500 miles along UK’s canals without running over the same ground twice.

April 15, 2023
Nantwich choir raises money for Special Olympics World Games gymnasts

Nantwich choir raises money for Special Olympics World Games gymnasts

By Jonathan White
South Cheshire’s Thefunkychoir held a fundraising concert to help rhythmic gymnasts in their bid to attend the Special Olympics World Games.

The choir, a faith based group, mainly sing funky songs and like to sing three-part harmonies.

April 13, 2023
RSPCA in Nantwich seek new home for cats found under floorboards

RSPCA in Nantwich seek new home for cats found under floorboards

RSPCA officials in Nantwich are looking for a “five star home” for two inseparable cats found living under the floorboards of a house after their owner died.

Luke and Leia were rescued by the charity from a boarded up property in Lancashire in February 2021.

April 8, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice launches Hearts of Gold Spring Appeal

St Luke’s Hospice launches Hearts of Gold Spring Appeal

St Luke’s Hospice has launched its Hearts of Gold Spring Appeal to celebrate 35 years in the heart of the Cheshire community.

Supporters will receive a gold heart to display in their garden or home in return for a donation to fund one hour of specialist nursing care at the hospice.

April 7, 2023
Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

Wistaston woman set to row Atlantic for three charities

A Wistaston woman has teamed up with two others to tackle the “Ocean Empower Atlantic Row 2023” in aid of charity.

Deborah Cope, 45, says she is taking on the challenge to raise funds.

April 5, 2023
Nantwich Rotary makes vital donations to two charities

Nantwich Rotary makes vital donations to two charities

Nantwich Rotary has presented vital funds to two local charities as part of the group’s ongoing fundraising.

A total of £2,000 has been presented to Cheshire Young Carers and Nantwich Foodbank in recent days.

April 3, 2023
Nantwich Town players donate Easter eggs to Springfield School

Nantwich Town players donate Easter eggs to Springfield School

By Jonathan White
First team players at Nantwich Town helped spread Easter cheer by delivering chocolate eggs to children at Springfield School in Crewe.

Dabbers players Troy Bourne, Byron Harrison, and Dan Cockerline made the visit, along with Kit Manager Jason Clarke, representatives from the Co-op, and presenters Neil Davis and Gary Johnson from local community radio station The Cat.

April 1, 2023
Women’s safety organisation announces plans for South Cheshire hub

Women’s safety organisation announces plans for South Cheshire hub

A campaign to make society safer for women and girls has unveiled plans for new South Cheshire headquarters as part of a package of measures to prevent their physical and mental harm.

Alpha Omega Women Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation, which currently holds sessions at Crewe Market Hall, is opening a hub on Crewe Business Park offering emotional and practical support.

March 29, 2023
South Cheshire singer and Ukrainian choir unite for fundraising song

South Cheshire singer and Ukrainian choir unite for fundraising song

By Jonathan White
A South Cheshire singer has teamed up with a Ukrainian choir to release a new fundraising “A Million Flags” single.

Local jazz singer Megan Lee and acclaimed Ukrainian ladies choir Czervoni Maky came together inspired by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

March 23, 2023
Truck-mad Shavington youngster raises £2,000 with charity calendar

Truck-mad Shavington youngster raises £2,000 with charity calendar

A lorry-mad youngster from Shavington has helped raise more than £2,000 with his calendar of pictures showing his favourite trucks.

Alfie Simcox has been taking photos of trucks for a few years and decided to put the 2023 calendar together in late 2022.

March 21, 2023
Rainbow theme for Hospice “Midnight Walk” in South Cheshire

Rainbow theme for Hospice “Midnight Walk” in South Cheshire

St Luke’s Hospice has unveiled plans for its fundraising Midnight Walk in 2023. And organisers say it will be bigger and brighter than ever before.

The event attracts thousands of people who walk from Nantwich to Crewe and back through the night. This year it takes place on Saturday July 1.

March 19, 2023
Cuddle bed comfort for St Luke’s Hospice patients and loved ones

Cuddle bed comfort for St Luke’s Hospice patients and loved ones

A new bed which allows families to cuddle loved ones and offer comfort has been introduced to the inpatient unit at St Luke’s Hospice.

Donations from supporters funded the “cuddle bed” which takes up the same space as a normal hospital bed.

March 15, 2023