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Fundraisers and community programmes selected from our reporting across England, with the people, charities and source details named in each story.
Selected by Daniel Stevens · Last updated
Image: Courtesy of James McLeod Newcastle · Published
Gateshead son runs 2,704 miles across 2026 in memory of his dad for North East suicide prevention charity
James McLeod from Gateshead is running an average of 52 miles a week throughout 2026 in memory of his dad Jimmy. His 52 for 52 challenge supports North East suicide prevention and support charity If U Care Share Foundation.
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Image: Courtesy of Chris Gatrell / Chris Runs Christmas Newcastle · Published
Newcastle runner takes on 1,000-mile winter ultramarathon in 17 days for Cash for Kids
Newcastle runner Chris Gatrell is preparing for a 1,000-mile winter run in 17 days, from Land's End to John O'Groats and back to Newcastle. He aims to raise £20,000 for Cash for Kids North East, with a community finish planned for 28 November.
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Image: Courtesy of Children with Cancer UK, supplied by Carver PR London · Published
London families lace up for Children with Cancer UK at the Westminster Mile
Children and adults joined Children with Cancer UK's dedicated wave at London's Westminster Mile on 26 September. The event supported awareness and fundraising for childhood cancer research and family support during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
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Image: Image courtesy of Parkinson's UK Birmingham · Published
New drumming and percussion sessions launch for people with Parkinson's in Smethwick and Birmingham
Beat It Percussion and Parkinson's UK are launching Rhythm for the Brain at Dorothy Parkes Community Centre in Smethwick on 9 November. The programme offers 13 drumming and percussion sessions through March 2027, with equipment provided and carers welcome.
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Image: Image courtesy of World Jungle Stroud · Published
The Great Big Climate Circus kicks off in Stroud
The youth-led Great Big Climate Circus was awarded £1.49 million from the National Lottery Community Fund over four years. Delivered by World Jungle and four Gloucestershire partners, it combines circus, music and visual arts with climate and nature activities across local communities.
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