Charity

James Scott is running 12 marathons in 12 months

Charity Fundraiser

Man's epic marathon challenge for dad whose retirement robbed by Alzheimer's

Dominic and his support worker Alan

Dominic and his support worker Alan

‘Football-obsessed’ player needs £5,000 for special wheelchair to enjoy game he loves

Taylor Barnes who is taking on the Manchester Half Marathon and Tom who suffered a major brain injury seven years ago visiting Ewood Park to watch Blackburn Rovers.

Taylor Barnes who is taking on the Manchester Half Marathon and Tom who suffered a major brain injury seven years ago visiting Ewood Park to watch Blackburn Rovers.

Taylor inspired by brother to run in support of brain injury charity

A Blackburn bowling club has donated £1,400 to two worthy causes including the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

A Blackburn bowling club has donated £1,400 to two worthy causes including the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.

Bowling club fun day raises £1,400 for good causes

A mother and daughter have climbed Africa's tallest mountain to raise money for a children's hospice

A mother and daughter have climbed Africa's tallest mountain to raise money for a children's hospice

Mother and daughter go to great heights for hospice with mountain trek

The event is organised by One Voice Blackburn’s youth groups who were on hand to serve an array of drinks and sweet treats.

The event is organised by One Voice Blackburn’s youth groups who were on hand to serve an array of drinks and sweet treats.

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'Spirit of Blackburn' celebrated at afternoon tea gathering

A family fun day in Blackburn raised £35,000 to help with the extension of one of the town’s oldest mosques.

A family fun day in Blackburn raised £35,000 to help with the extension of one of the town’s oldest mosques.

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£35,000 collected for extension to one of town’s oldest mosques

Chip in supports young people with volunteer opportunities across Blackburn with Darwen

Chip in supports young people with volunteer opportunities across Blackburn with Darwen

Sponsor revealed for young people's award at Blackburn with Darwen ceremony

The Larder and Tribe Fitness have joined forces to launch the Kingsfold Fitness Champions initiative

The Larder and Tribe Fitness have joined forces to launch the Kingsfold Fitness Champions initiative

Project to train 10 women to become fitness instructors - how to get involved

The three charities selected for the Blackburn area are FoodBank, Shelter, and North West Air Ambulance

The three charities selected for the Blackburn area are FoodBank, Shelter, and North West Air Ambulance

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Skipton Building Society's Community Giving scheme returns to Blackburn

A fundraising day has been organised on behalf of Trish Barnes, who lost her ability to speak after a stroke

A fundraising day has been organised on behalf of Trish Barnes, who lost her ability to speak after a stroke

‘Stroke took my sister’s speech – but one thing’s helped her find voice again’

Ava Pearson is fundraising

Ava Pearson is fundraising

Girl, 11, on mission to help ‘struggling’ Blackburn club that trained Olympian

The 'No More County Lines. Ridding the Streets of Exploitation' presentation at Pleckgate High School

The 'No More County Lines. Ridding the Streets of Exploitation' presentation at Pleckgate High School

Schools tour highlights 'county lines' drug gang dangers

Mark Newman, Alex Hooley, and Dan Cooper raised nearly £1,500 for East Lancashire Hospice

Mark Newman, Alex Hooley, and Dan Cooper raised nearly £1,500 for East Lancashire Hospice

Friends raise nearly £1,500 for hospice through gruelling 10k obstacle course event

The Mental Elf run will take place in Leyland this year

The Mental Elf run will take place in Leyland this year

Entries open for annual elf-themed fun run with change of location

Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley with St John's Ambulance volunteers and Darwen Brass Band members outside the recued ambulance station.

Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley with St John's Ambulance volunteers and Darwen Brass Band members outside the recued ambulance station.

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Secret donor buys building to be home for St John Ambulance and brass band

Denis presents his autumn “Back in Time” music show donation to Sue Swire of Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Denis presents his autumn “Back in Time” music show donation to Sue Swire of Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Sell-out show hits the high note for cancer foundation

The team at Olive Branch Fostering have made a donation to pupils at Castle Hill School in Todmorden

The team at Olive Branch Fostering have made a donation to pupils at Castle Hill School in Todmorden

'Lovely letter' found in puddle inspires community to support appeal

Bill Lloyd, Anne Ellwood, Christine Shuttleworth and Duncan Holmes from Witton Country Park Green Gym

Bill Lloyd, Anne Ellwood, Christine Shuttleworth and Duncan Holmes from Witton Country Park Green Gym

Green fingered group highly commended at BBC Making a Difference Awards

The RSPCA is appealing for information on a young dog that was abandoned at a block of flats in Lancashire

The RSPCA is appealing for information on a young dog that was abandoned at a block of flats in Lancashire

Vets say young dog found abandoned had 'never felt grass under her feet before'

Held at St Luke’s Church, the event drew in more than 100 professionals and service user

Held at St Luke’s Church, the event drew in more than 100 professionals and service user

Recovery event celebrates community-funded projects

DownSyndrome performance

DownSyndrome performance

DanceSyndrome spreading the word of inclusivity to Japan

Help for Heroes choir

Help for Heroes choir

Singing the Blues

The run, takes runners past local landmarks such as Wainwright Bridge, Blackburn Cathedral and King George’s Hall.

The run, takes runners past local landmarks such as Wainwright Bridge, Blackburn Cathedral and King George’s Hall.

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See the iconic sites of Blackburn on town's 10k run

Seth and Sophie at Shores Hey Farm

Seth and Sophie at Shores Hey Farm

Two horses in need of help rescued by equine charity

Renovations are continuing at the Masjid-e-Rizwan on Newton Street

Renovations are continuing at the Masjid-e-Rizwan on Newton Street

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Mosque hosting popular fun day to help with renovations

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Sadness as party to celebrate restoration of stunning gardens called off

Accrington charity DanceSyndrome launch film series with NHS

Accrington charity DanceSyndrome launch film series with NHS

Charity works with NHS to smash perceptions of learning disabilities

Mickii Edwards is set to take underprivileged children and pensioners on two separate trips, this December

Mickii Edwards is set to take underprivileged children and pensioners on two separate trips, this December

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Kind bar owner to take underprivileged kids and pensioners on dream trips

The special ceremonies invite families to light a candle in remembrance of their baby and participate in a moment of reflection.

The special ceremonies invite families to light a candle in remembrance of their baby and participate in a moment of reflection.

Two poignant ceremonies to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week

Young people from Leeds Children's Hospital enjoyed a day out at the beach in Scarborough

Young people from Leeds Children's Hospital enjoyed a day out at the beach in Scarborough

Children with complex medical conditions given free day out at the beach

Andy grew in Padiham and still has family in East Lancashire

Andy grew in Padiham and still has family in East Lancashire

Former submariner completes grueling 50 mile bike ride

Darwen Asylum Refugee Enterprise (DARE) which provides a drop-in service for the refugee and asylum seeker community.

Darwen Asylum Refugee Enterprise (DARE) which provides a drop-in service for the refugee and asylum seeker community.

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Free broadband donation helping to ‘tackle isolation’ for communities

Front centre, Gregg Stevenson, on his left is organiser David Rasche then David Llewellyn., on Gregg’s right, Andy Stevens, c

Front centre, Gregg Stevenson, on his left is organiser David Rasche then David Llewellyn., on Gregg’s right, Andy Stevens, c

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Paralympics star adds to summer of success at veterans golf day

The top three fundraising businesses were thanked for their donations.

The top three fundraising businesses were thanked for their donations.

Businesses thanked for raising staggering £36k for hospice

AJ as Robbie - The Tribute will perform at Nelson Cricket Club later this month to raise money for Pendleside Hospice

AJ as Robbie - The Tribute will perform at Nelson Cricket Club later this month to raise money for Pendleside Hospice

Robbie Williams

'Robbie Williams' set to perform in East Lancs for hospice fundraiser

To help with preparation for the competition, Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust offered their Indoor Centre facilities as a base for them to use to train free of charge.

To help with preparation for the competition, Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust offered their Indoor Centre facilities as a base for them to use to train free of charge.

Rovers team up with Salvation Army footballers

Jonathan Townson (left) with son Charlie Townson and parents John and Dorothy Townson. Ribble Valley Mayor Cllr Louise Edge with her husband Phillip Edge and one of the dogs from the walk.

Jonathan Townson (left) with son Charlie Townson and parents John and Dorothy Townson. Ribble Valley Mayor Cllr Louise Edge with her husband Phillip Edge and one of the dogs from the walk.

Dog walk and show raises £925 for cancer charity

Andrew Luxton, Sarah Jones and others receiving the charity's runners-up award

Andrew Luxton, Sarah Jones and others receiving the charity's runners-up award

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Ramsbottom charity achieves runners-up in BBC Make a Difference Awards

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir hosted its annual 10K Charity Challenge as part of its ongoing community outreach initiatives.

The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir hosted its annual 10K Charity Challenge as part of its ongoing community outreach initiatives.

Hindu temple volunteers- age 6 to to 70+ - brave rain to complete 10k walk

Longridge Men's Shed on opening night, September 17

Longridge Men's Shed on opening night, September 17

New facility opens to help men speak about mental health

North West Air Ambulance Helicopter based in Manchester

North West Air Ambulance Helicopter based in Manchester

North West Air Ambulance

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Air Ambulance ups funding target by 50% to provide life-saving service

Bobby McCaigue and Robyn Pinter

Bobby McCaigue and Robyn Pinter

Charity Fundraiser

Woman running length of the country in memory of brother in law

Creative Football CIC team, Anthony Whittaker, Wayne Beck, Paul Davies and Paul Hardman

Creative Football CIC team, Anthony Whittaker, Wayne Beck, Paul Davies and Paul Hardman

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£20,000 raised for football club that is ‘vital’ lifeline to hundreds in Blackburn

The Salvation Army’s annual football tournament, kicks off next week with three teams from the Lancashire region taking part.

The Salvation Army’s annual football tournament, kicks off next week with three teams from the Lancashire region taking part.

Lancashire sides gearing up for annual Salvation Army cup

With this donation CANW can continue to support children, adults and families across the North West

With this donation CANW can continue to support children, adults and families across the North West

Performing arts firm announces new partnership with children's charity

Members of the 'Men in Sheds' group have been marking World Suicide Prevention Day in Blackburn.

Members of the 'Men in Sheds' group have been marking World Suicide Prevention Day in Blackburn.

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Men's mental health group members urge anyone struggling to 'reach out'

For dad Jamie Berrisford, 37, taking part in Dive for Derian was the perfect tribute to his son

For dad Jamie Berrisford, 37, taking part in Dive for Derian was the perfect tribute to his son

Parents skydive 15,000 feet for children’s hospice that cared for their sons

This September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people across Lancashire are being called on to clear out their wardrobes

This September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people across Lancashire are being called on to clear out their wardrobes

Trouble in your closets? Declutter for a cause

Hannah Binns will run the London Marathon next year to raise funds to thank the firefighters that rescued her

Hannah Binns will run the London Marathon next year to raise funds to thank the firefighters that rescued her

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Woman lucky to be alive after being stranded upside down in car after M6 crash

The Spark Recovery Olympics

The Spark Recovery Olympics

Recovery Olympics gives drug and booze addicts a sporting chance

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Football club legends turn out to help mum's brain tumour battle

A Fellowship Award was presented to Oswaldtwistle Mills, to recognise their support by opening their grounds to host the event every year.

A Fellowship Award was presented to Oswaldtwistle Mills, to recognise their support by opening their grounds to host the event every year.

Scouts honour shopping village with Fellowship Award

Lee Cunningham and Dermot Gallagher

Lee Cunningham and Dermot Gallagher

Blackburn men to tackle "extreme" Mount Kilimanjaro challenge next month