Charity news

Leighton team ditches hospital for a Sandstone Trail fundraiser

Leighton team ditches hospital for a Sandstone Trail fundraiser

A Leighton Hospital specialist team is taking to the Sandstone Trail hills in Cheshire to raise money for children living with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Youngsters like Violet and Jace (pictured) who are treated for the condition spend long hours in hospital undergoing repeated tests that can become increasingly distressing.

May 5, 2026
Nominations open for Everybody Leisure Awards 2026

Nominations open for Everybody Leisure Awards 2026

Everybody Health & Leisure has launched its annual awards to celebrate sporting and health achievements across Cheshire East.

The Everybody Awards will return on October 16th with a ceremony at Cranage Hall.

May 4, 2026
Nantwich care home commits to Armed Forces community

Nantwich care home commits to Armed Forces community

Richmond Villages Nantwich has officially signing the Armed Forces Covenant to show its support for forces veterans and their families.

The ceremony saw the village, off London Road, sign the pledge on behalf of all staff and residents.

May 2, 2026
Nantwich Walking Football raises funds for White Ribbon

Nantwich Walking Football raises funds for White Ribbon

Nantwich Walking Football Club have raised more than £150 for the White Ribbon charity at a special curry night.

Two club members Kate Rose and Nicky Glover put their culinary skills to the test to provide a tasty post-match curry dinner served to fellow players at the Vagrants clubhouse in Willaston.

April 27, 2026
Dumped puppies thriving with Nantwich animal charity carer

Dumped puppies thriving with Nantwich animal charity carer

Six puppies found dumped in a box by a busy Nantwich road are now thriving and “full of beans” more than eight weeks on.

The puppies are being looked after by Emma Caskie, of Nantwich-based Animal Lifeline charity.

April 21, 2026
Nantwich fitness instructor tackles marathon in memory of brave Georgy

Nantwich fitness instructor tackles marathon in memory of brave Georgy

A fitness instructor at Nantwich Leisure Centre is putting her best foot forward in the London Marathon in memory of a little boy who touched many hearts with his brave battle against cancer.

It will be the second marathon Wistaston girl Mia Kinnest, 22, has undertaken to help raise money for The Bone Cancer Trust.

April 16, 2026
Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Young Shavington friends set for 170-mile charity bike ride

Two young Shavington friends are embarking on a 170-mile cycling challenge in aid of a children’s cancer charity.

Alfie Simcox has already raised thousands of pounds in the past with his photos of trucks and selling calendars he has created with them.

April 13, 2026
Nantwich young farmer to walk 54 miles in aid of two charities

Nantwich young farmer to walk 54 miles in aid of two charities

A young Nantwich woman is teaming up with other young farmers across Cheshire for a 54-mile walk in aid of charity.

Grace Barber, 19, has donned her walking boots and setting off today on a three-day hike around the county.

April 10, 2026
Nantwich man to stage fundraiser after battling cancer

Nantwich man to stage fundraiser after battling cancer

A Nantwich man is to stage a fundraising night in aid of a cancer charity after battling with throat and neck cancer.

Darren O’Connor has recruited former Liverpool FC goalkeeping legend Bruce Grobbelaar as guest at the fundraiser at Nantwich Town FC.

April 8, 2026
Paralympic gold medallist Andy Small enjoying the paper

Wingate Centre in Wrenbury unveils new Vice Presidents

The Wingate Centre in Wrenbury near Nantwich has appointed two new Vice Presidents, including Nantwich paralympic champion Andy Small.

Andy (pictured) is joined by Gyles Brandreth, TV celebrity and former MP.

March 26, 2026
Major revamp of 16th Century listed Nantwich building nears end

Major revamp of 16th Century listed Nantwich building nears end

A major conservation project has marked a significant milestone in the restoration of a 16th‑century listed building in Nantwich.

It follows more than a year of complex heritage works on the Cancer Research shop on High Street in Nantwich.

March 24, 2026
Wistaston charity’s new van drives forward community support

Wistaston charity’s new van drives forward community support

Women and girls charity Her-Place Charitable Trust in Wistaston is driving forward its community work – quite literally – in a new van.

The charity provides a wide range of services across Cheshire and its new wheels will deliver supplies to events and support pop-up health sessions across the community.

March 21, 2026
St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire rated ‘Good’ by Care Quality Commission

St Luke’s Hospice in Cheshire has been rated “Good” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following its latest inspection.

The independent regulator assessed the hospice, which covers Nantwich area, across key areas including safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership.

March 20, 2026