Leigh on Sea News - charity

Local hospice annual memory walk returns this September

A popular and picturesque walk is returning this year to remember loved ones who have died and raise vital funds for local hospice care.

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Southend in Sight receives donation from Rochford Rotary Club

Southend in Sight, Southend’s local, independent sight loss charity, is delighted to have received a donation of £500 from the Rochford Rotary Club.

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Relief effort for Ukraine

Residents of the City of Southend-on-Sea are showing true generosity in the relief effort for the people of Ukraine.

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Bag a Wedding Dress for Less

Bag a wedding dress for less for your Big Day in support of Havens Hospices

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Southend in Sight welcomes donation from the members at Garon Park Golf Complex

Southend Blind Welfare Organisation was delighted to be the recipient of a generous donation from Garon Park Golf Complex

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Toy Drive: There’s still time to donate

Council elves have been hard at work coordinating and wrapping gifts for the council’s annual Toy Drive to provide some Christmas joy for vulnerable children across Southend.

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Jingle Meals needs your help

Jingle Meals, a local initiative started by Chalkwell resident Ryan Gosling, will once again be delivering Christmas dinner with all the trimmings to those who are vulnerable, elderly, and also working for the NHS.

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Can you help be Santa for the annual Toy Drive?

It’s that time of year again - we are bringing the eighth annual Toy Drive to town this Christmas, with the aim of ensuring all of Southend’s vulnerable children and young people receive a gift.

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Southend’s Virtual Song raising funds for local charities

The Southend Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs have joined up with past members and local musicians to produce a virtual recording of the classic song “How Can I keep from Singing?”.

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Creating Paul’s Lasting Legacy at Havens Hospices

A campaign is underway to secure a lasting legacy to late artist Paul Karslake at one of his favourite local charities.

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Hares About Town: ‘Hare-raising’ prizes up for grabs in charity raffle

Havens Hospices is asking the local community to ‘hop to it’ and enter its Hares About Town Grand Raffle to raise vital funds during the public art trail.

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Charity calling on locals to take on a ‘Hare-raising’ challenge to mark launch of Hares About Town art trail

Havens Hospices is kickstarting fundraising activities during its Hares About Town public art trail with its Bad ‘Hare’ Day challenge.

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National Lottery grant enables Sight Loss MOT

Southend in Sight has secured funds for three years from the National Lottery Community Fund.

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Thanks to local charities for extra defibrillators for our seafront

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council has sent its thanks to local charities for donating another four defibrillators to keep residents and visitors safe along Southend seafront.

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Citizens Advice Southend receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services for 2021

Citizen’s Advice Southend have been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

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Local hospice charity looking for London Marathon runners to support their hospice care

Havens Hospices is seeking runners who have managed to grab a place at this year’s world-famous London Marathon to join ‘Team Havens’ and help raise vital funds for their hospice care.

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London Southend Airport collaborate with SECE MIND for Mental Health Awareness Week 10-16 May

London Southend Airport is collaborating with South East and Central Essex Mind (SECE MIND) to support Mental Health Awareness Week, 10-16 May.

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London Southend Airport continues to support SNAP Helpline

SNAP Charity provides vital support to local families with children who have any special need or disability. The helpline is more important than ever during the pandemic ensuring that families can speak to someone to receive assistance.

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Local hospice charity in need of garden volunteers

A local hospice charity is looking for ’green-fingered‘ volunteers to help maintain its gardens at its children’s hospice Little Havens and its adult hospice Fair Havens.

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London Southend Airport donates £1000 to St Cedd’s Life Skills courses for the community

London Southend Airport, 23 April 2021: St Cedd’s Church are to offer Life Skills Courses starting in September for the local community. The courses are free of charge due to donations and funding by London Southend Airport.

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