Charity

Saturday, January 25, 2025 grandmother zip wire fundraiser world champion thrill-seeker adventure charity speed philanthropy inspiration

Vivian Ellis, a fearless great-grandmother from Keynsham, is preparing to celebrate her 90th birthday in a truly daring fashion. Alongside a team of seven family and friends, she is set to take on the 1.5-kilometer Velocity … Read More

Sunday, December 15, 2024 somerset community charity music christmas fundraiser local video festive solidarity

Somerset has long been known for its strong sense of community, and recent times have highlighted the value of coming together to support one another, especially in times of need. In a heartwarming gesture, Henry Vince, a … Read More

Thursday, October 10, 2024 dominic west bath homelessness charity ambassador julian house support actor philanthropy bathonian

Renowned actor Dominic West, known for his role as Charles III on The Crown, has recently become the face of a local homeless charity in his current city of Bath. Astonished by the extent of homelessness in a prosperous place … Read More

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 teen cancer charity support mental wellbeing childhood awareness young lives vs cancer somerset

Amelie Williams, an aspiring gymnast and beat-boxer from Somerset, faced a life-altering experience when she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11. It was a sudden transition from an active lifestyle to undergoing a … Read More

Sunday, September 15, 2024 skydiving pensioner fundraising rnli charity inspiration achievement adventure donations volunteer

Eighty-one-year-old Chris Copeland is not your average pensioner. In addition to being an avid yachtsman, he took up skydiving a decade ago to raise funds for the RNLI. In his most recent feat, Chris leaped from a plane at … Read More

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 renovation wells scout hut fundraising community charity youth support campaign refurbishment

The Wells Scout Hut, nestled in the Blue School grounds, has been a hub of activity for over 40 years, but it’s now facing urgent renovation needs. With 130 young people utilizing the aging facility each week and … Read More