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,
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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.
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
