Charity news

Anxious cats at Nantwich RSPCA centre seeking new homes

Anxious cats at Nantwich RSPCA centre seeking new homes

Two anxious moggies found under floorboards of a house are seeking new homes after being nursed back to health by staff at RSPCA Stapeley Grange in Nantwich.

Named after Star Wars characters, Luke (left) and Leia have come on leaps and bounds with foster carers and a stay at the Nantwich cattery on London Road.

October 29, 2022
Crewe Vagrants raise money for cancer in memory of hockey player

Crewe Vagrants raise money for cancer in memory of hockey player

By Jonathan White
A charity auction in memory of a popular Crewe Vagrants hockey player helped to raise almost £2,000 for cancer.

Crewe Vagrants held a mixed Veterans Hockey Tournament and Charity Auction earlier this year in memory of Sarah Knight “Greenie”.

October 26, 2022
Nantwich Food Festival to stage “drop and go” event in aid of Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival to stage “drop and go” event in aid of Foodbank

Nantwich Food Festival Volunteers are asking residents to help Nantwich Foodbank and their clients at a “Drop-Off & Go” event on November 26.

The event will be held at Brine Leas School and help the charity feed desperate families during the festive season.

October 18, 2022
Nantwich dad and son conquer Kilimanjaro for animal charities

Nantwich dad and son conquer Kilimanjaro for animal charities

A father and son team from Nantwich conquered Mount Kilimanjaro to raise thousands of pounds for animal charities.

Mervyn Bishop and his son Ryan, 26, set out on their challenge and reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro on Mervyn’s 50th birthday at the end of September.

October 17, 2022
Nantwich solicitors team up with St Luke’s for “Make a Will Week”

Nantwich solicitors team up with St Luke’s for “Make a Will Week”

Solicitors based in Nantwich and Crewe have teamed up with St Luke’s Hospice to run the fund-raising “Make a Will Week” campaign.

Hibberts and Poole Alcock are among the firms taking part during the event which runs from October 17-21.

October 11, 2022
Charity buys new Leighton Hospital digital kit to treat breast cancer

Charity buys new Leighton Hospital digital kit to treat breast cancer

A new Tomosynthesis (Tomo) digital X-ray mammogram technology kit has been funded by Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity for the Breast Care Unit at Leighton Hospital.

The £58,000 machine creates clear, 3-dimensional images of the breast, which helps early cancers and difficult to detect lesions to be identified.

October 9, 2022
Obese dog rescued by Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA sheds half body weight

Obese dog rescued by Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA sheds half body weight

A “morbidly obese” dog taken in by Crewe & Nantwich RSPCA has managed to lose half her body weight – through swimming!

And now the new-look eight-year-old Staffie cross called Roxanne has found her forever home nearby.

October 7, 2022
Fundraiser ends Weston Christmas Lights fundraising after 10 years

Fundraiser ends Weston Christmas Lights fundraising after 10 years

The man who has spearheaded the Weston Christmas Lights fundraiser every year in memory of his sister, has ended the display.

Graham Witter, who was awarded the British Empire Medal for his efforts, has announced he will not run the display this or in future years.

October 4, 2022
Nantwich woman faces gruelling “Marathon Des Sables” in aid of Scope

Nantwich woman faces gruelling “Marathon Des Sables” in aid of Scope

A Nantwich woman is to tackle one of the most gruelling races on earth to help raise money in aid of Scope charity.

Andrea Millar is taking part in the Marathon Des Sables – a six-day “Ultra-Marathon” or “Ultra” run over 150 to 156 miles.

September 21, 2022
Radio presenter raises funds for Leighton Hospital Breast Care Fund

Radio presenter raises funds for Leighton Hospital Breast Care Fund

A Cheshire radio presenter who held a charity night to raise funds for Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity’s Breast Care Fund.

Kim Smith was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2020 and after undergoing treatment is now cancer free.

September 13, 2022
Enzo in Nantwich to stage Charity Bake Off in aid of cancer mum

Enzo in Nantwich to stage Charity Bake Off in aid of cancer mum

Enzo in Nantwich is staging another “Charity Bake Off” event in aid of a local lady who is living with terminal cancer.

Every penny of every cake sold will be handed directly to mum-of-two Lisa, who is fighting brain cancer after already overcoming breast cancer.

September 1, 2022
Two South Cheshire charities receive community grants

Two South Cheshire charities receive community grants

Two South Cheshire charities have been boosted after receiving community grants to help fund their activities.

Chance Changing Lives in Crewe and OPAL (Old People Active Lives) in Tarporley are the latest to receive grants from Cheshire Freemasons.

August 31, 2022
Wingate Centre in Wrenbury launches fundraising appeal

Wingate Centre in Wrenbury launches fundraising appeal

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich is to launch its new Wingate35 campaign to celebrate the centre’s 35th anniversary.

The residential and recreation centre provides a facility for children and young people with special educational needs and complex disabilities.

August 30, 2022