Charities & Volunteering Alzheimer's campaigner Pratchett knighted
31/12/2008
Terry Pratchett OBE, Patron of the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, will become Sir Terry in light of his astonishing literary success and tireless campaigning for improved dementia research and care.
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Grandparents and Grandchildren sought to toddle for charity
The Meningitis Trust is appealing for toddlers to take part in its 10th Toddle Waddle during April 2009. The event is a fun, sponsored walk or waddle for the under 5s - raising funds to provide ongoing support to individuals and families all over the UK who have been affected by meningitis.
A Silent Night indeed as Christmas Carols become a thing of the past
New research has been unveiled which shows that the great British pastime of carol singing is in decline - and 52% of younger generation have never been carol singing...so why not dust off the lyrics to your favourite carols, wrap up warm and help spread some festive cheer this Christmas.
This Morning fund raiser starts with a bang
This Morning’s ‘Help the Elderly’ Christmas appeal has so far raised an enormous £132,575 for Age Concern, with donations still being pledged by generous viewers.
New hand at the charity helm
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Earlier this year, Age Concern and Help the Aged officially announced what many people had been speculating upon for some time: that the two charities were to merge
How the elderly are pressurised by hard-sell charities
You might like to know how people are trained to hard-sell charities by phone to the public. I know because I tried a call-centre job which was doing exactly this. I gave it up after only five days! And even the call-centre said they had a huge turnover of people because very few can handle doing such a horrible job.
Financial help offered to vulnerable older people in greater Bristol
As many older people struggle to make ends meet, those living within greater Bristol who are worst hit are being urged to contact The Bristol Benevolent Institution (BBI) for help. Founded in 1869 to help relieve the poverty of vulnerable older people, the BBI still manages to distribute more than £300,000 a year to those who are eligible for help - but despite the economic crunch, fewer people are coming forward.
The "Big Share" - cash free ways to help your local community
Despite all the endless publicity about the economic crunch, one bright spark has come up with a simple idea called "The Big Share". It is based on the premise that sharing is a practical way for communities to get through the credit crunch - and an opportunity to re-establish the values that everyone’s true worth is more than money.
Step up to beat breast cancer this December
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‘Tis the season to be jolly – and lace up your walking boots for Breast Cancer Campaign’s annual Winter Wonderland Friendship Walk.
With the Christmas period just weeks away, now is the perfect time to wrap up warm and walk for breast cancer research on Sunday 7 December in Henley-on-Thames.
'This Morning' to raise vital funds for Age Concern Christmas Appeal
ITV's hugely popular 'This Morning' programme will this year be raising vital funds for Age Concern with their ‘Help the Elderly’ Christmas Appeal, supporting the charity’s important work with older people across the country in the lead up to Christmas.
Join Jane Asher as she conducts in Parkinson's fund raiser
Following her appearance on BBC Maestro, actress and businesswoman Jane Asher will be conducting at the Parkinson Disease Society’s (PDS) 27th Christmas Carol Concert this year. The concert takes place on Wednesday 10 December at Central Hall, Westminster, London at 7pm. And Mature Times has a pair of tickets to be won for one lucky MT online reader.
Rascals need replacements
Philip Joseph, who was left severely disabled as a result of his service in the armed forces during the war, founded the charity 'Rascals' in 1990 to help elderly disabled people. His pioneering work has not only won him medals and cups - but also a personal accolade from HRH Prince Charles. Now he is asking Mature Times readers for their help in continuing his remarkable work.
Fun film helps older people in developing countries enjoy Christmas
Leading older people’s charity Help the Aged is launching a tongue-in-cheek 'viral' film featuring a cow piloting a plane to encourage people to buy a gift from its ethical gifts scheme Cows ‘n’ Things this Christmas. Donations made will help to supply vital items desperately needed by older people in developing countries where the charity works.
Deafness the 'poor relation' of research
Deafness and deafness-related conditions affect one in seven of the UK population, a staggering 9 million people, yet the charity Deafness Research UK estimates that less than £2 per person affected is spent on medical research into deafness each year - less than the cost of a pint of beer.
Remember those who fell at sea
International seafarers’ charity, the Sailors’ Society, is calling for all those who fell at sea to be honoured this Remembrance Day, along with those who sacrificed their lives on the front lines.
