Ann Lush, 86, who grew up as an orphan, has raised over £130,000 for The Children's Society by opening her Penarth garden to visitors for 30 years. Inspired by her childhood, she promised to help children and started Penarth Open Gardens with her late husband in 1996.
Popular YouTuber AboFlah, known as Hassan Suleiman, discusses his journey to 50 million subscribers, co-founding 8Flamez, launching a cartoon with Spacetoon, and his record-breaking $11 million charity livestream for refugees, while reflecting on the responsibilities of content creation.
82-year-old Bob Montgomery and his 18-year-old grandson Tom Malcolm completed a 5,300km charity bike ride across Australia, from Broome to Bowral, raising over $65,000 for motor neurone disease research and awareness. The six-week journey honored MND advocates and was Montgomery's fifth such ride.
Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, has formally closed and been removed from the public register, a decision made in February after new details emerged from US Department of Justice documents about her friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges £340m to eradicate rough sleeping in England, despite past failures and record-high numbers. Charities welcome the move but express skepticism, emphasizing the need for collaborative services and permanent housing solutions like Housing First.
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed Tyson Fury's doubts about their long-awaited heavyweight clash, confirming the fight is still expected in November. Both boxers have warm-up bouts this week, with Joshua fighting in Saudi Arabia and Fury in Thailand.
Analysis of NHS England data reveals children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections, with experts linking it to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action.
NHS England data shows children in England's most deprived areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections. Experts from Impact on Urban Health and UCL link this to air pollution, poor housing, and systemic inequalities, urging government action on the Clean Air Act.
Following actor Sam Neill's death from pneumonia at 78, fans have paid tribute by buying out his Two Paddocks wine label and donating to causes he supported, including an anti-mining group and Dunstan Hospital, showing a significant surge in sales and donations.
A star-studded Super Bowl-style halftime show, a first for football's main event, honored Pele and featured Gustavo Dudamel, Coldplay, and Sesame Street characters, raising funds for the Fifa Global Citizen Education Fund.
A 2007 charity photo of Lionel Messi bathing infant Lamine Yamal has become a prophetic prelude to their World Cup final clash in the US. Messi, 39, seeks to defend his title, while 19-year-old Yamal, a fellow La Masia graduate, plays his first final, inheriting Messi's iconic number 10 shirt at Barcelona.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated a record $20 million to Active Minds, a non-profit addressing the youth mental health crisis in the US. This gift, more than double the charity's annual revenue, is influenced by Scott's past financial hardships and will expand mental health programs nationwide.
Butterfly Conservation predicts a "bumper" year for butterflies in the UK due to a hot, dry spring, launching its annual Big Butterfly Count to encourage public participation and track species expansion into new areas.
Seven American aid workers from Samaritan's Purse are quarantining at a new US-built isolation facility in Kenya, following US travel restrictions for those returning from Ebola-affected areas. The facility's construction has faced significant opposition and a court-ordered suspension in Kenya.
Warren Buffett stops 20-year donations to Bill Gates' foundation after Gates' testimony on ties to Jeffrey Epstein, calling the relationship 'distasteful'. Buffett redirects remaining stock to family-linked foundations.
Hong Kong's OSC charity campaign received 102 funding applications by June 10. Organizers noted a significant shift towards deeper, systemic interventions rather than "quick-fix" solutions, with applicants focusing on poverty, health, and inclusivity.
A charity concert in Hong Kong aims to raise funds for children in poverty, including those living in subdivided flats. The event, organized by SoCO, will feature pupils like 13-year-old Yang Qi, who studies piano in a cramped living space, highlighting the challenges faced by underprivileged youth.
MacKenzie Scott has gifted $20 million to Active Minds, a US non-profit focused on youth mental health. This unrestricted donation, the largest in the organization's history, will bolster its national network and youth-led initiatives amid growing concerns over young people's mental wellbeing.
Love Island's 2025 champion Cach Mercer is the fifth celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. He joins hair stylist Chris Appleton, singer Delta Goodrem, actress Lacey Turner, and reality star Dani Dyer in the upcoming series.
UK domestic abuse charities report a 78% rise in tech-facilitated or economic abuse referrals, with a "staggering" increase in victims coerced into car finance agreements. Data shows economic abuse referrals doubled, highlighting a growing trend of financial control by perpetrators.
World-renowned conductor Gustavo Dudamel will hold a charity concert in Los Angeles in August with the LA Philharmonic to raise funds for earthquake victims in Venezuela. Dudamel expressed his solidarity with his homeland, stating that the proceeds will aid in the country's reconstruction.
Prince Harry is in the UK for a week of engagements, starting with an Invictus Games event in London. He will also learn the outcome of his court case against Associated Newspapers on Tuesday, alleging unlawful information gathering.
Prince Harry is in the UK for a week of engagements, starting with an Invictus Games event in London. He will also learn the outcome of his court case against Associated Newspapers on Tuesday, a visit marked by security concerns for his family.
A British charity, Friends of Yeshivat Shavei Hevron, has sent nearly £200,000 to a religious school in Hebron, facilitating the expansion of an illegal Israeli settlement. Critics argue this funding supports obstacles to peace and increases violence against Palestinians.
