Browsing: Charity

Little Havens has unveiled a stunning new sensory garden inspired by Disney’s “Moana”, created with The Green Genie Brothers and The Walt Disney Company UK & Ireland. Designed to be fully accessible, the immersive space offers children with complex needs and their families a magical place to explore, relax and make lasting memories.

Carers First is encouraging people to support its Summer Appeal to help unpaid carers access vital information, emotional support, peer networks and wellbeing activities. The charity believes that good care is supported care and is working to ensure carers receive help throughout the year.

Anna Firth and David Stanley BEM took on the annual “Tackle the Tower” charity abseil at Southend Hospital, raising record amounts to help take the Southend-born Music Man Project to Broadway this October.

Gold Geese is celebrating eight years of supporting families across Essex affected by childhood cancer. Founded by Katie Southgate following her daughter’s diagnosis, the charity has helped around 150 local families through practical and emotional support, awareness campaigns and community fundraising.

A new partnership between HARP and local technology company Couno will provide fundraising support, refurbished IT equipment and digital inclusion help for people experiencing homelessness across Essex.

The Southend Half Marathon returns this summer to celebrate its 30th anniversary, with runners taking on a fast, flat 13.1-mile seafront route in support of Havens Hospices. Registration is now open for the landmark event, which has sold out for the past two years.

Homeless charity HARP has received a landmark High Street building for £1 in a deeply personal donation from local resident Mark Talbot. Renamed Ann Terry House, the building will become a central hub for homelessness prevention, recovery and community support.

Looking for the perfect prom dress without the hefty price tag? HARP’s Preloved Prom, Evening and Cruise Wear Sales Event offers affordable, sustainable fashion while supporting local people experiencing homelessness.

Television personality and Dogs Trust ambassador Pete Wicks visited local homelessness charity HARP to film a festive For Dogs’ Sake special, delivering Christmas gifts for dogs and highlighting how pets provide vital emotional support for people experiencing homelessness.

HARP is urging public support during the National Christmas Big Give Challenge as homelessness in Essex reaches critical levels. All donations made between 2–9 December will be doubled, helping fund essential services at the Bradbury Day Centre in Southend.