Voices of Hope are holding a charity dinner to raise money for Ukraine.
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VIDEO: Kingston’s award-shortlisted food-hunger project delivers hundreds of recipe kits
The BRITE Box project, founded by Voices of Hope, delivers weekly recipe meal kits to families across Kingston, Richmond and Southwark and delivered 257 boxes in its first packaging session of 2022.
Kai’s Cafe raises money for victims of war in Ukraine
Kai’s Cafe and European Food has raised over £1,000 for victims of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, giving proceeds made by weekend sales.
Closed mental health charity Hearts and Minds to continue as volunteer collective
Peer-led London mental health charity Hearts and Minds has closed down due to financial and staffing problems, but said that former employees would continue to offer support as a voluntary collective.
Local charities to benefit as council relaunches Mobile Mop Up recycling project
Kingston Council is relaunching the Mobile Mop Up recycling scheme to raise money for local charities. Residents are being asked to donate old mobile phones,
How can you give back to the Kingston community this Christmas?
During the festive season, it’s easy to forget about community charity and just focus on your own family, but a lot of people don’t have
Kingston Council and The Fircroft Trust unite to discuss future plans
A Kingston charity prevented from entering its premises by the council last year has said it is now working with the council to plan its future.
Kingston charity seeks new location as council says current building is not safe
Fircroft Trust had leased a building on Ditton Road in Surbiton from the council for more than 40 years and CEO Kay Harris said the council’s decision that the building was unsafe, made last July, was untimely.
Lifesaving heart screening halted due to pandemic
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.
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.