Charity
LAST month, we reported that the former chair of Harlow Council was set to undertake a charity “step” challenge on behalf of Prostate Cancer. Ten days in, we asked Ian Beckett how it was going? Ian said: “I have just completed week one of the…
THE Essex Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the highly anticipated return of our Chambers Annual Golf Day, on Wednesday 25 June. We wanted to bring our players something new this year and so for the very first time we are delighted to be…
WE all have a deep affection and respect for St Clare Hospice. We all know what they do and all the challenges that they face. They are so embedded into the community of Harlow and West Essex. They are always in our hearts. We went…
ONE OF Harlow’s best distance runners is taking on the London Marathon for one of our town’s most cherished charities. Cathrine Ridge is running for Razed Roof. She did so in 2013 and is doing so again in April 2025. So we asked Catherine to…
THE government recently called for evidence relating the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. The Bill has two parts: the first on children’s social care and the second on schools. Bump to Five and Harlow Foodbank submitted three pages of evidence, focused on the following areas:…
A FORMER chair of Harlow Council is looking to put his best foot forward for Prostate Cancer UK next month. Ian Beckett is now an authorised local preacher at St Stephen’s Church, as well as being a health and wellbeing advocate, and an ambassador for…
IT is time to put on your dancing shoes and help to raise funds to support early diagnosis of liver disease for patients at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT). The Liver Ball, organised by the gastroenterology department at PAHT, promises to be a…
ARE you caring for a relative, friend or neighbour who couldn’t manage without your help? Then come along to St Clare Hospice’s first-ever Carers Connections Day on Tuesday 18th March and unlock the information and support you need to help you in your caring role. Taking…
CONGRATULATIONS to the ladies from Dunmow Bowling Club who won the Ladies Gala at Tye Green Indoor Bowls Club in Harlow recently. More than 20 teams from across Essex and Hertfordshire entered the Charity Gala in aid of St Clare Hospice. A very close finish…
ST Clare Hospice is proud to be one of over 143 hospices taking part in the “This is Hospice Care” campaign, a national initiative facilitated by Hospice UK. The hospices are joining forces to highlight the vital role of hospices in communities and challenge public…
STAFF, patients and their families at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood were celebrating recently following a grant of £5,235 from the Morrisons Foundation. Thanks to the funding from the charitable arm of the supermarket, the hospice has been able to fully renovate its kitchen facility…
EARLIER this week, members of the Harlow Green Party went to the Playhouse to visit their friends at Razed Roof. Julie Taylor handed over their donation of £250.00 which they raised at their Christmas Fayre. A spokesperson said: “Our annual Christmas Fayre was a fabulous…
JOIN the team and help to sort donations and pack referrals for our families. We are looking for volunteers on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30 to 12.30 or 9.30 to 2pm. If you’re interested in joining our lovely team, pop in and see us at…
ON FRIDAY night, the chair of Harlow Council, cllr Andrew Johnson hosted his second Live Lounge. The event was held at the Harlow Playhouse. It was a fantastic event held up in Theatre 2. This special event was in support of two deserving charities: Harlow…
ECCO awards grants to 6 local projects totalling £13,000 since launching the ECCO Environmental fund in 2024. The fund was launched with the goals of supporting projects which have a focus around the following Environmental Sustainability Fighting Poverty Promoting Community Belonging Outdoor Education The…
IN 2024 Harlow Health Centres Trust awarded nearly £150,000 in grants funding and donations to support health and wellbeing related projects across Harlow and the surrounding area. A total of 18 organisations were awarded funding, including Streets2Homes – Harlow Health Centres Trust were very proud…
