Charity

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

NSPCC’s Childline counsellors will hear from a child every 45 seconds over Christmas

Newsquest and NSPCC launch fundraising Christmas campaign

Frank Bithell alongside Sue Williams and Helen Glaze from the fundraising department at the hospice.

Frank Bithell alongside Sue Williams and Helen Glaze from the fundraising department at the hospice.

Shropshire border man celebrates winning Nightingale House Hospice lottery prize

(L-R): Volunteer Wendy Bamlet with Legion branch chairman Bob McBride, Lynn Howard and Ellesmere Poppy Appeal organiser Caroline Ford.

(L-R): Volunteer Wendy Bamlet with Legion branch chairman Bob McBride, Lynn Howard and Ellesmere Poppy Appeal organiser Caroline Ford.

Ellesmere Royal British Legion poppy selling boosted by new volunteers

David Ryder (right) and Peter Williams with Fiona Gordon from HeadQuarters.

David Ryder (right) and Peter Williams with Fiona Gordon from HeadQuarters.

Purple hair for polio as Whitchurch Rotary Club president goes all in

The official opening of the Ray Grocott Track at Prees Primary School.

The official opening of the Ray Grocott Track at Prees Primary School.

Ray Grocott running track opened up at Prees Primary School by family trust

The money has been split between the three charities

The money has been split between the three charities

Whitchurch Young Farmers Club raise nearly £20,000 for charities

Maddie Stafford, said that more volunteers are urgently needed

Maddie Stafford, said that more volunteers are urgently needed

Shropshire charity shop needs more volunteers to reach first million

Tullis Matson, Verity Smith, Zoe Alles and Tony Noble on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tullis Matson, Verity Smith, Zoe Alles and Tony Noble on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Kilimanjaro climb and white rhino encounter delights Whitchurch man

The offer is for the Christmas car boot sale on October 6

The offer is for the Christmas car boot sale on October 6

Whitchurch Rotary offers free car boot stalls for local charities

Gavin Speed will be finishing off a trio of incredible challenges by cycling the length of the UK

Gavin Speed will be finishing off a trio of incredible challenges by cycling the length of the UK

Whitchurch man to finish fundraising challenge by cycling the length of UK

Claire Orr, Jenny Edge and Meryl Parsons from the Sequel Charity.

Claire Orr, Jenny Edge and Meryl Parsons from the Sequel Charity.

Facebook appeal lands Ellesmere charity new blood after retirements

This is the last year of the competiton

This is the last year of the competiton

Wem's Scarecrow Trail competition raises vital funds for charity

The 50-foot tall Paddington Bear at Cheshire's Snugbury's Ice Cream Farm.

The 50-foot tall Paddington Bear at Cheshire's Snugbury's Ice Cream Farm.

Paddington Bear towers over Cheshire plain as Snugbury's raise charity money

Mandy Silvester, manager at the Bradbury Centre with fellow 10-year service employee Karen Lipman.

Mandy Silvester, manager at the Bradbury Centre with fellow 10-year service employee Karen Lipman.

Whitchurch Bradbury Centre plans for next 10 years after landmark anniversary

Tullis Matson and Tony Noble climbing up Snowdon as preparation for their trip to Africa.

Tullis Matson and Tony Noble climbing up Snowdon as preparation for their trip to Africa.

Africa's Mount Kilimanjaro awaits Whitchurch's Tullis Matson for charity trip

Barratt Homes supporting the maintenance of Whitchurch’s Waterways with £1,500 donation

Barratt Homes supporting the maintenance of Whitchurch’s Waterways with £1,500 donation

Whitchurch Waterway Trust receives donation for towpath initiative

Natalie Durham, Carolyn James and Jackie Crouch are jumping at Whitchurch.

Natalie Durham, Carolyn James and Jackie Crouch are jumping at Whitchurch.

Whitchurch's Tilstock Airfield to host Nightingale Hospice trio for charity dive

Kitten in a shelter

Kitten in a shelter

Kitten rescued in Whitchurch after being caught in 'horrific' trap

The items raised by Inner Wheel Whithcurch for Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service.

The items raised by Inner Wheel Whithcurch for Shropshire Domestic Abuse Service.

Whitchurch Inner Wheel reaffirms support for Shropshire domestic abuse group

Steve O’Connor on his brutal Spine Race challenge

Steve O’Connor on his brutal Spine Race challenge

Whitchurch worker tackles world's toughest race for children's charity

Grant and Den are greeted by Mayor Andy Hall

Grant and Den are greeted by Mayor Andy Hall

Two men who cycled to every Whitchurch in the UK given hero's welcome

The Mayor opened the event

The Mayor opened the event

Ash Village Fair's grand success sees thousands collected for the local air ambulance

Shropshire Community Foundation trustees with Mandy Thorn MBE DL second from the right.

Shropshire Community Foundation trustees with Mandy Thorn MBE DL second from the right.

Former High Sheriff joins Shropshire Community Foundation as trustee

The Whitchurch League of Friends for the RJAH at the summer coffee morning.

The Whitchurch League of Friends for the RJAH at the summer coffee morning.

More than £1,200 raised by Whitchurch's League of Friends for RJAH hospital

Eric Williams, from Whitchurch, with some of the products he has sold to raise funds for Hope House.

Eric Williams, from Whitchurch, with some of the products he has sold to raise funds for Hope House.

Whitchurch grandad uses carpentry skills to raise £10,000 for Hope House

Lower Heath Primary School and Lingen Davies - Ella May Chemick, Hattie Breese, Isobel Richards and class teacher, Lily Sands

Lower Heath Primary School and Lingen Davies - Ella May Chemick, Hattie Breese, Isobel Richards and class teacher, Lily Sands

North Shropshire primary school raises more than £500 for charity

Den and Grant on their journey to evry Whitchurch in the UK

Den and Grant on their journey to evry Whitchurch in the UK

Cyclists begin journey to every Whitchurch in the UK

People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt

People's Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt

Shropshire street wins in today's People's Postcode Lottery draw

The Headway charity shop in Whitchurch

The Headway charity shop in Whitchurch

Brain injury charity urgently needs volunteers for Whitchurch shop

The game is set to take place at the end of June

The game is set to take place at the end of June

Bear Inns sponsor Cheshire's Lord's Taverners cricket match for next three years

Felix Davies was a well-liked member of the White Lion's team.

Felix Davies was a well-liked member of the White Lion's team.

Community pub sets up event to remember beloved staff member Felix

You can get tickets now

You can get tickets now

Whitchurch charity shops team up for vintage fashion extravaganza

Grant and Den will be cycling to every Whitchurch in the UK

Grant and Den will be cycling to every Whitchurch in the UK

Meet the two men planning to cycle to every Whitchurch in the UK

Queensway Playing Fields have just received thousands in a National Lottery Grant

Queensway Playing Fields have just received thousands in a National Lottery Grant

Whitchurch playing field gets thousands from the National lottery

Winners from Whitchurch with Freedom Fibre funding.

Winners from Whitchurch with Freedom Fibre funding.

North Shropshire community funding opened up by Freedom Fibre

Kingsway Court in Whitchurch.

Kingsway Court in Whitchurch.

Volunteers needed to help transport Whitchurch Age UK users

Sian Hughes has joined Poetry Whitchurch as a Trustee.

Sian Hughes has joined Poetry Whitchurch as a Trustee.

Award-winning poet Sian Hughes joins Poetry Whitchurch board

Shropshire councillor Peggy Mullock oversees the donation to Alan Strutt.

Shropshire councillor Peggy Mullock oversees the donation to Alan Strutt.

Whitchurch Alport makes Easter Eggs donation to town's foodbank

(L-R): Linda Grocott, Daniel McGowan, Louise Allmark and Evie Kiernan of Whixall Marina pictured with the new defibrillator.

(L-R): Linda Grocott, Daniel McGowan, Louise Allmark and Evie Kiernan of Whixall Marina pictured with the new defibrillator.

Lifesaving defibrillator installed at Whixall Marina by Grocott charity

Ella McCreadie (inset) and a house lit up in pink in her memory.

Ella McCreadie (inset) and a house lit up in pink in her memory.

Ellesmere praised for going pink for Ella's Army as family says thanks

Anthony Gilmore, volunteer, Vicki Ayton, chief executive and Carla Armstrong, digital skills co-ordinator.

Anthony Gilmore, volunteer, Vicki Ayton, chief executive and Carla Armstrong, digital skills co-ordinator.

Whitchurch CIC takes on challenge to improve digital skills

Mark Perkins's boat for his big adventure.

Mark Perkins's boat for his big adventure.

Whitchurch man set for 'experience of a lifetime' as he joins Pacific yacht race

Charlotte and Louis Perrin, left, have seen their cause backed by Michael Sheen, right

Charlotte and Louis Perrin, left, have seen their cause backed by Michael Sheen, right

Celebrity Michael Sheen donates £5,000 to help convert of disabled boy's home

Bailey and Tristan Williams with the cheque and Midlands Air Ambulance.

Bailey and Tristan Williams with the cheque and Midlands Air Ambulance.

Sheila and Keith's thanks as Christmas Lights display raises £12,000

Young AFC fan Louis Perrin

Young AFC fan Louis Perrin

Wrexham AFC co-owners make generous donation to young fan with genetic condition

Kate Wilson, Paula Pritchard and Nicci Roberts from Nightingale House with Whitchurch-based Tracy Kinsey.

Kate Wilson, Paula Pritchard and Nicci Roberts from Nightingale House with Whitchurch-based Tracy Kinsey.

Whitchurch garage owner hails support after prostate cancer treatment

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Henry Faure Walker, Newsquest CEO (left), with CEO of the NSPCC Sir Peter Wanless as Newsquest joins forces with the charity

Newsquest announces £6 million support for NSPCC in anniversary year

Mandy Silvester from the Bradbury Centre.

Mandy Silvester from the Bradbury Centre.

Bradbury Day Centre's future secured as money put up for building plans

Liz Houghton and her mum Doreen Ivison with the donated cheque.

Liz Houghton and her mum Doreen Ivison with the donated cheque.

95-year-old Wem woman raises hundreds for charity with gifts

Alan Scutt, from Whitchurch Foodbank with Sue Fawcett and Hazel Nimmo.

Alan Scutt, from Whitchurch Foodbank with Sue Fawcett and Hazel Nimmo.

A decade of donations celebrated by Whitchurch Inner Wheel to foodbank

Inner Wheel Club makes over 100 donations to Whitchurch foodbank for centenary

Inner Wheel Club makes over 100 donations to Whitchurch foodbank for centenary

Whitchurch's Inner Wheel Club celebrates 100th anniversary with charity donation

Heart-warming Christmas tradition brings festive joy to vulnerable locals

Heart-warming Christmas tradition brings festive joy to vulnerable locals

Whitchurch Rotary continues Christmas tradition of helping vulnerable locals