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LETTERS: Finding time to give back

LETTERS: Finding time to give back

Dear Editor,
Many people want to give back to their communities, but sometimes finding the time to volunteer can be a real challenge.

It’s not always easy to commit to a traditional volunteering shift, at a specific time or on a regular basis. Balancing giving back with work, family, and other responsibilities can be difficult.

January 13, 2026
South Cheshire charity Friends for Leisure secures lottery funding

South Cheshire charity Friends for Leisure secures lottery funding

A charity which helps disabled children and young people across South Cheshire has been awarded a further five years of National Lottery funding.

The money for Friends for Leisure will help the charity support its growing volunteering programme.

June 12, 2025
Everybody Health and Leisure to deliver Sport England programme

Everybody Health and Leisure to deliver Sport England programme

Everybody Health and Leisure in Cheshire East is one of 10 trusts across the country chosen to deliver a new Sport England volunteering programme.

It’s part of phase 2 of the Active Kindness project, which is being spearheaded by Community Leisure UK (CLUK) and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO).

June 5, 2023
St Luke’s Hospice appeal for “The Big Help Out” volunteers

St Luke’s Hospice appeal for “The Big Help Out” volunteers

St Luke’s Hospice is appealing for people in Nantwich to try their hand at volunteering as part of events to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation.

The Hospice is joining thousands of organisations and charities across the country in “The Big Help Out” – a national initiative to encourage people to give back to their local community by volunteering.

April 23, 2023
Crewe & Nantwich Ladyhawks netball chair honoured at national awards

Crewe & Nantwich Ladyhawks netball chair honoured at national awards

The chairman of Crewe & Nantwich Ladyhawks netball club has been honoured at national awards held during the sports World Cup in Liverpool.

Imogen Greatbatch won the Rose Award – presented to a volunteer or organisation that has made an exceptional contribution to netball in any capacity within the last 12 months.

July 28, 2019