IN 2023, a staggering 2,446 charities were established across England, an increase of 342 compared to the previous 12 months. Of these, 79 were registered in Essex*, signifying a growing trend for people keen to make a meaningful difference in their communities as well as…

HARLOW-based charity Rainbow Services were delighted to introduce Harlow’s Paringdon Pirates Walking Football Club to A Chance for Children – a not for profit organisation which offers young children day trips during the year to help broaden horizons, provide enriching life experiences, and improve life…

THE winners all know that by playing they’re supporting charities too. And right on their doorstep, the Harlow based Michael Roberts Charitable Trust (MRCT) has been awarded £50,000 raised by Postcode Lottery players, with funding awarded through Postcode Places Trust.  Founded in 1997, the charity…

KIND-hearted chef persuaded his wife to play People’s Postcode Lottery– and doubled their winnings.  Jeff Lilley, 65, signed up to help charities then talked missus Marion, 63, into joining after he had been playing for more than three years. Now the pair are celebrating after they each…

CHARITIES have expressed their anger after the government downgraded its disability minister role during Disability History Month. reports ITV.Com The position, left vacant when Tom Pursglove was made legal migration minister last week, will now be held by Mims Davies, who said she is “honoured”…

ECCO Charity has raised £3000 with the help of their generous customers and have donated this to Harlow Foodbank. Molly Folan, Ezra Folan & Dean Trussler from ECCO met with Andy Thornton to discuss how ECCO can continue to support the cause in the future.…

ONCE again, community champion Paul Blake has a wonderful Christmas lights display on at his home in Woodcroft, Harlow. All donations will be shared between three amazing local charities : Streets 2 Homes, ASL/Bridget’s and St Clare Hospice. You can donate by using cash, through…

EACH year a magical transformation takes place in a street in Church Langley. The whole length of Ridgeways is lit up in order to raise money for St Clare Hospice. A hospice spokesperson said: “We’re so thankful that the kind hearted people of Ridgeways have…

VARNEY Green Physiotherapy Christmas appeal for every child. Full details below. https://youtube.com/shorts/9rULkpb8IC0?si=XG858Yp7G6VgAVz_

DOZENS of families, who have had a challenging year, were treated to a chauffeur driven tour of Harlow and a special performance of the pantomime at Harlow Playhouse on Saturday afternoon. The tour was organised by Daniel Robinson and Sons Funeral Directors. The convoy started…

THIS December, as many families decorate the tree and prepare for Father Christmas to visit, foster carers are bringing the magic of Christmas to vulnerable children who have never experienced it before. Foster carer Sheila said: “There are children of all ages in Essex who…

ECCO charity have partnered again with Roots To Wellbeing to work with local families who need a little extra help this Christmas. Families will be able to visit the ECCO shop in Harlow to redeem a £25 voucher to spend on anything they may need.…

ST Clare Hospice’s Christmas tree recycling scheme continues to grow – this year branching out into even more postcode areas across the charity’s catchment area. The eco-friendly fundraiser is expected to be more popular than ever, with St Clare offering to collect and responsibly dispose…

BARRINGTONS Funeral Directors‘ Jingle Bell Sleigh will be dashing through the streets of Harlow this December – all in aid of St Clare Hospice. Santa and his elves will be making a number of stops as they make their way around the town on Saturday…