A mother from Worcester Park was able to save her son’s life by taking him for a preemptive heart screening just before the first lockdown began.
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Surrey food bank usage increases but so are donations and volunteers
Surrey food banks have seen a surge in usage during Covid-19, yet there has also been an increase in volunteers and donations, providing “heart-warming” support within communities.
New charity launches with a mission to protect local nature, wildlife and heritage
A new charity, Habitats & Heritage, dedicated to looking after nature, wildlife and heritage, in south and west London launched on November 5.
Richmond CEOs walk marathon for residents affected by Covid lockdown
Four charities in Richmond walked a marathon to raise awareness and money for their services which help the vulnerable.
Runners racing in the Cabbage Patch Invisible 10 raise over £2000
Scores of runners raced across 10 mile routes in London, participating remotely in a race known as the Cabbage Patch Invisible 10 and raising just over £2.000.
Surbiton care home for veterans appeals for toiletry donations amid coronavirus outbreak
A care home for veterans in Surbiton has made an appeal for donations of toiletries following shortages caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The care home experienced
‘Worst is yet to come’: Kingston Council head calls for volunteers to help vulnerable residents during COVID-19 crisis
The head of Kingston Council has called for volunteers to help vulnerable residents during the coronavirus outbreak and says “the worst is yet to come”.
Rough sleeping in Kingston increases due to lack of affordable housing
The number of new people sleeping rough in Kingston Upon Thames increases every year with most individuals listing the reason as housing-related. Statistics revealed by
Charity finds LGBT+ people ‘forced off social media’
Around 80 percent of LGBT+ individuals have experienced online abuse in the past five years, a leading charity has revealed. UK LGBT anti-violence charity Galop noted
Kingston homeless charity seeks donations for shelter
A Kingston homeless charity is seeking donations for its night shelter in St Peter’s Church Hall in Surbiton, which provides 30 bed spaces for male and