Charity news

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
RSPCA Stapeley Grange appeal to give cat Marmite new home

RSPCA Stapeley Grange appeal to give cat Marmite new home

RSPCA staff in Nantwich are all of the same opinion – this friendly feline named Marmite deserves a new home!

But the 13-year-old cat has been in the care of RSPCA Stapeley Grange Cattery has been in the charity’s care for 79 days.

March 17, 2026
Nantwich humanitarian honoured with Global Peace Award

Nantwich humanitarian honoured with Global Peace Award

By Jonathan White
A Nantwich humanitarian has been recognised on the world stage for a second time after receiving another accolade from the United Nations Global Peace Council.

Dr Parveen Smith, 55, was presented with the United Nations Global Peace Council New York Award 2026 as Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate of the Year at a glittering ceremony at the Martinique Hotel in New York.

March 12, 2026
Appeal continues after puppies dumped in box by Nantwich road

Appeal continues after puppies dumped in box by Nantwich road

An animal charity is continuing to appeal for help to trace the mum of seven puppies left abandoned in a box by the side of a busy Nantwich road.

We revealed last month how a passerby found the puppies, thought to be Huskies, in a cardboard box by Middlewich Road.

March 10, 2026
Stapeley nursery raises more than £1,500 for children’s hospice

Stapeley nursery raises more than £1,500 for children’s hospice

Big-hearted staff and youngsters at a Stapeley nursery have helped raise more than £1,500 for a hospice caring for seriously and terminally ill children.

Parklands Day Nursery chose to support Claire House Children’s Hospice throughout 2025.

February 25, 2026
Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Dabbers Dash to put heart health in focus at Barony Park

Residents in Nantwich are being encouraged to wear red, learn a life-saving skill and move together for heart health as Dabbers Dash marks UK Heart Month tomorrow (February 21st).

The free monthly run, walk or wheel — led by Paul McIntyre — takes place around Barony Park once a month.

February 20, 2026
Abandoned puppies when first handed to Animal Lifeline

Appeal to trace owner after seven puppies abandoned by Nantwich road

An animal charity has appealed to trace the mum of seven puppies left abandoned in a box by the side of a busy Nantwich road.

A passerby found the puppies, thought to be Huskies, in a cardboard box by Middlewich Road on Monday night and took them to a local vets who contacted Animal Lifeline.

February 19, 2026
Christmas album hits right note for Nantwich animal rescue

Christmas album hits right note for Nantwich animal rescue

By Jonathan White
A festive charity album created by South Cheshire musicians has raised more than £400 for RSPCA’s Stapeley Grange wildlife centre.

Christmas Tails, released in November and on sale until the end of January, has raised an impressive £411.29 for the London Road centre, beating the total raised by a similar Christmas album in 2023.

February 16, 2026
Stapeley Grange wildlife centre unveils new Bird Flu isolation units

Stapeley Grange wildlife centre unveils new Bird Flu isolation units

RSPCA Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre in Nantwich has unveiled purpose-built isolation units to allow safer admission of high-risk birds amid the Avian Influenza crisis.

The units at the London Road centre have been two-years in the making.

February 13, 2026