Charity | South West Connected https://swconnected.co.uk Hopping Between Hubs Mon, 18 May 2026 04:21:30 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Edenstone sponsorship to help Devon cricket club make home ground improvements https://swconnected.co.uk/edenstone-sponsorship-to-help-devon-cricket-club-make-home-ground-improvements/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=edenstone-sponsorship-to-help-devon-cricket-club-make-home-ground-improvements Mon, 18 May 2026 04:21:30 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149904 A CRICKET club’s vision of future-proofing its facilities, improving the matchday experience and growing the sport in Devon has moved a step closer with sponsorship from Edenstone. Currently building and selling homes in Sampford Peverell, the company has donated £1,000 towards works at Heathcoat Cricket Club’s ground at Whitnage Road in the town. Across its […]

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]]> DEBRA launches first TV advert to highlight butterfly skin condition https://swconnected.co.uk/debra-launches-first-tv-advert-to-highlight-butterfly-skin-condition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=debra-launches-first-tv-advert-to-highlight-butterfly-skin-condition Thu, 14 May 2026 03:18:57 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/debra-launches-first-tv-advert-to-highlight-butterfly-skin-condition/ May 2026 – Charity DEBRA UK launches first TV advertisement featuring DEBRA member, Jasmine Ritchie and newly appointed president Graeme Souness.   Living with a rare condition like epidermolysis bullosa (EB) creates everyday challenges for the individuals and families affected. From the physical pain of having to endure daily dressing changes, which can take up […]

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]]> Celebrating Search and Rescue Dogs: Remarkable Working Dogs Making a Difference https://swconnected.co.uk/celebrating-search-and-rescue-dogs-remarkable-working-dogs-making-a-difference/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrating-search-and-rescue-dogs-remarkable-working-dogs-making-a-difference Wed, 13 May 2026 05:25:03 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=150000 Every year, International Search and Rescue Dog Day shines a spotlight on some of the most skilled and dedicated dogs in the world. Celebrated this April, it is a chance to recognise the incredible work these canine heroes and their handlers do to help keep communities safe. Search and rescue dogs are trained to locate […]

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]]> Candlelighters cancer charity launches campaign to celebrate 50 Years. https://swconnected.co.uk/candlelighters-cancer-charity-launches-campaign-to-celebrate-50-years/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=candlelighters-cancer-charity-launches-campaign-to-celebrate-50-years Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:46:17 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/candlelighters-cancer-charity-launches-campaign-to-celebrate-50-years/ Candlelighters, the leading charity supporting children with cancer across Yorkshire, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a fundraising campaign. Since its inception in 1976, the charity has been a beacon of hope for thousands of families, and is now calling on the public to take on a “50-themed” challenge, to ensure no family faces childhood cancer […]

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]]> More Devon charities closed than opened last year, as sector faces growing pressure https://swconnected.co.uk/more-devon-charities-closed-than-opened-last-year-as-sector-faces-growing-pressure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-devon-charities-closed-than-opened-last-year-as-sector-faces-growing-pressure Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:07:44 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149805 Charities across Devon entered the new year facing a complex operating environment, as fresh Charity Commission data reveals more organisations were removed from the register last year than newly established ones. According to the Charity Commission, 73 charities were registered in Devon during 2025, while 98 were removed. Removal from the register can include mergers or […]

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]]> CELEBRITY CHEFS RALLY FOR YORKSHIRE CHILDREN’S CANCER CHARITY https://swconnected.co.uk/celebrity-chefs-rally-for-yorkshire-childrens-cancer-charity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrity-chefs-rally-for-yorkshire-childrens-cancer-charity Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:05:42 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/celebrity-chefs-rally-for-yorkshire-childrens-cancer-charity/ Five of Yorkshire’s leading chefs are coming together at Rudding Park for the five-course fine dining event of the year in aid of Candlelighters children’s cancer charity. This one-off collaboration, hosted by Yorkshire Food Guide and proudly supported by R and J Yorkshire’s Finest Farmers and Butchers, will be held at Rudding Park in Harrogate on May 18, where each […]

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]]> Innovation Meets Championship Golf: The QHotels Collection Announces HiO Golf Partnership https://swconnected.co.uk/innovation-meets-championship-golf-the-qhotels-collection-announces-hio-golf-partnership/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=innovation-meets-championship-golf-the-qhotels-collection-announces-hio-golf-partnership Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:05:42 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149755 Exciting new commercial agreement enhances on-course engagement and reinforces continued investment in modern golf experiences [March, 2026] The QHotels Collection has announced an exciting new commercial partnership with HiO Golf, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, investment and delivering exceptional player experiences across its portfolio of championship venues.   The partnership will see HiO Golf’s cutting-edge hole-in-one […]

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]]> Educating The Children https://swconnected.co.uk/educating-the-children/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=educating-the-children Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:05:42 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149748 Educating The Children  Microsoft’s “Red Alert” on Automation — Met with Defiant Optimism by Uganda’s Code Queen Graduates   As top leadership at Microsoft signals urgent warnings about AI’s near-term impact on white-collar work, Uganda’s Code Queen graduates are issuing a clear rebuttal: AI is an invitation to accelerate inclusion, not a countdown to job […]

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]]> Candlelighters celebrate “hat-trick” of nominations for Yorkshire Leadership Awards. https://swconnected.co.uk/candlelighters-celebrate-hat-trick-of-nominations-for-yorkshire-leadership-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=candlelighters-celebrate-hat-trick-of-nominations-for-yorkshire-leadership-awards Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:54:07 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/candlelighters-celebrate-hat-trick-of-nominations-for-yorkshire-leadership-awards/ Three team members from Candlelighters, the leading Yorkshire-based children’s cancer charity, have been named finalists in the prestigious Yorkshire Leadership Awards 2026. The awards recognise individuals who act as role models, empower their teams, and drive positive change across the region. The charity has secured a remarkable “hat-trick” of nominations, highlighting the strength and depth of […]

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]]> Candlelighters issues guidance on symptoms for International Childhood Cancer Day. https://swconnected.co.uk/candlelighters-issues-guidance-on-symptoms-for-international-childhood-cancer-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=candlelighters-issues-guidance-on-symptoms-for-international-childhood-cancer-day Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:08:50 +0000 https://swconnected.co.uk/?p=149511 Yorkshire children’s cancer charity Candlelighters has published advice on how to spot the symptoms of childhood cancer, as part of International Childhood Cancer Day on Sunday February 15th.   Emily Wragg is the CEO of Candlelighters and says: “Cancer in children and young people is different to cancer in adults. Whereas many cancers in adults are influenced […]

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