Leigh on Sea News - charity

Wing Walk for charity this Summer

March 26, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Adventurous adrenalin junkies can take to the skies and do a spot of wing walking this summer to raise funds a local charity.

Charity launches Summer Shop Campaign with a little help from students

March 25, 2019 by Joanna

Today, 25^th March, a local charity launches their Summer Campaign across the county having collaborated with South Essex College fashion students.

Fashion students team up with local charity

March 18, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

South Essex College fashion students are collaborating with a local charity for their Summer Campaign and highlight the quality of clothes that can be found in charity shops.

Half Marathon returns to Southend in June

March 11, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

There is still time to register for Havens Hospices’ Southend Half Marathon which returns for its 24^th year on Sunday 9^th June.

New Hospice build takes ‘the next step’

March 5, 2019 by Joanna

A new hospice for Southend, which will eventually be caring for thousands of local people, is taking ‘the next step’ as vital infrastructure begins to be constructed on site.

Haven's Hospice need you!

March 4, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

There is still a chance to join the Prudential RideLondon this summer and raise vital funds for local charity
Havens Hospices, which includes Fair Havens Hospice, Little Havens Hospice and The J’s Hospice, are looking for cyclists to join them for the 100-mile ride on Saturday 4^th August

Your chance to join charity Ascot event

February 18, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Every year Little Havens Hospice hosts the exclusive event, traditionally a Ladies Day event – raising vital funds for the hospice. However, last year the charity that cares for children from across Essex with life-limiting illnes added a second date that is open to all. 

Hospice Buildings ‘For Sale’

February 12, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

A local charity has put its iconic building up for sale as it prepares to move to new premises.

Cyclists needed for European challenge for hospice

February 12, 2019 by Joanna

A local children’s hospice is looking for those with pedal power to join them for their bespoke cycling challenge this September.

Join Team Havens in Brentwood

February 4, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Havens Hospices are looking for 50 runners to join ‘Team Havens’ at this year’s Brentwood Half Marathon on Sunday 17^th March.

The charity which includes Fair Havens Hospice, Little Havens Hospice and The J’s Hospice has 50 spaces for this highly popular race that takes runners through the beautiful Mid-Essex countryside around Brentwood and surrounding villages.

Beauty Salon and Lingerie Boutique in Essex join forces to raise money for gynaecological cancer

January 7, 2019 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Beauty Shop on Plaza Way in Southchurch has teamed up with Coco-Boo Lingerie on Rectory Grove in Leigh-on-Sea to create a campaign called “Vagina Is Not A Dirty Word” to raise awareness and funds for The Eve Appeal, a charity that raises money for research in to the five gynaecological cancers - Cervical, Ovarian, Womb, Vulval and Vaginal. 

Lady McAdden ... Leigh-on-sea turn Pink with Power

October 14, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Congratulations to everyone in Leigh-on-Sea who have turned their windows 'Pink' for the month of October in support of Lady Mcadden

The Craft Club Yarnbombers latest delights!

September 2, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

Just another reason that we love our little town.....

Two great causes vying for your votes

April 29, 2018 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

Two fantastic community initiatives are going head-to-head in a bid to win a major funding boost from Tesco shoppers.

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

December 4, 2017 by Joanna

Finally after 30 days I will be able to shave off the caterpillar that has been growing on my top lip

Leigh In The Pink

October 9, 2017 by Stephanie Wilson

Leigh Traders turn pink for their local breast cancer awareness charity. From 9-15th October 80 traders will decorate their shops and office fronts, hold raffles and competitions and even bake pink cakes to raise much needed funds for Lady McAdden Breast Screening Trust.

Calling all ladies, I need your help!

September 20, 2017 by Simone at Scott & Stapleton

Scott & Stapleton are once again supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month and will be dressing in pink to raise awareness for Breast Cancer which is a cause that is very close to all our hearts here.

Walking Together for Better Mental Health

September 5, 2017 by Michael Shelley

Trust Links, the local mental health and wellbeing charity, is making a call out to the community to join them for their annual ‘Walking Together’ fundraising walk.

Charity Cocktail & Fundraising Event

May 11, 2017 by Leigh-on-sea.com

On Wednesday 24th May the Royal Hotel in Southend will be hosting a special afternoon tea with proceeds going to the Indee Rose Trust.

The Great Pier Swim 2017

January 30, 2017 by Leigh-on-Sea.com

One of the most unique swims in the UK is returning to Southend.